When planning the decoration of a room it is more than likely that the first things you consider will be the colour, the paint and the furnishings. Shelving is something that very rarely crosses the mind within the first stages of decoration. However, the right storage in a room can make it much easier to keep tidy and looking like new.

Shelves used in the correct way can also become a design statement as opposed to just a necessity. There are now many types of design out there, from traditional wood to curved edge glass – the options are endless. Whether you want to use them simply to create a bookcase or more creatively to show off pictures and ornaments, the right shelves can quite simply make a room.

Shelving units are also extremely useful for creating extra space, especially if you’re living in rented accommodation and therefore can’t go around knocking holes in the wall. Depending on the type of items you want to store, there are wooden units for more day to day domestic items, or for the garage there are more heavy duty metal units to suit your needs.

Despite not being the most exciting home furnishings, getting the right unit can create invaluable storage as well as completely changing the style of the room. Whether it is old fashioned wood styles, or a more modern day metal piece you’re looking for, they definitely shouldn’t be the last on the list when it comes to redecorating your home.