Increasingly, modern design is leaning towards greater functionality. The owners try to think through everything down to the smallest detail so that the home interior is not only beautiful and stylish, but also as reliable, practical, and comfortable as possible. An abundance of modern furniture and appliances successfully solve this problem. One of these is the partition rack, the name of which already speaks of its dual functionality. Such a thing in the house not only successfully zones the space, but also serves as an additional storage place for accessories and other necessary items.
Hanging bookshelves
They will bring novelty to your interior, because you can choose any place for them on the wall, and are perfect for storing books, placing photographs, flower arrangements, and any trinkets.
They save a lot of space and are very functional. Using them, you save space for tables and other furniture. It is better to choose models with durable fastenings so that you can place heavy items without fear.
Shelving from ceiling to floor
This storage idea is suitable for those corners of the apartment that you hope to turn into a kind of office.
By integrating a tabletop into the shelving unit, you will increase the usable area and at the same time get excellent storage space. At the table you work comfortably, and any necessary thing is within reach, at arm's length.
Competent zoning
Let us give several examples of the functional use of shelving partitions from the point of view of space zoning.
Rack-partition in a one-room apartment of a married couple with a child
In this case, the rack serves as a partition between the children's and parent's areas. Children have their own territory, albeit small, which is important in fostering independence and responsibility. So, parents can control the baby without claiming his personal space.
Shelf partition in the living room
In a large living room, a shelving partition is an excellent idea for dividing it into a relaxation area and a study. In this layout, you can conveniently and easily place everything you need for work - books, paper, reference books, disks and other accessories.
A shelving unit can serve as a functional niche near the bed, as well as separate the living room area from the dining room in a large kitchen.
Rack-partition in the interior of a nursery
In a children's room, such a design will help define the boundaries of the play and learning area, which will additionally discipline the child. Plus, the nursery’s interior will provide an excellent place to store both school supplies and a variety of toys.
Rack-partition in the hallway
A semi-open shelving unit in a one-room apartment can serve as a partition that separates the living area and the hallway. It’s good if its lower part is closed (in the form of drawers for shoes), and the upper part is open.
Tip: a mobile shelving unit is an excellent solution for organizing space. Thanks to the wheels, you can adjust the zoning of the room at any time by moving the rack. Installed special stoppers on the wheels securely fix it in one place, so there is no point in fearing that the structure will roll.
Folding bookshelves
These designs will help you display your books and goodies while showing off creativity and practicality at the same time. They are lightweight but strong enough to hold multiple items.
They save space thanks to their ability to rise 90 degrees. You need to put the book down - move your hand down, and the horizontal plane is ready. It’s not necessary - they raised it, and now there’s nothing left except a vertical decorative element of the interior.
Comprehensive storage system
If your bedroom is too small, increase the functionality of the space with a mobile wall. By folding it back, you get a comfortable place to sleep; by lifting it, you get a lot of shelves. This idea is simply a salvation in a small space.
Here are just a few current examples of shelving that will help you make efficient use of limited space. Do not forget that in any house there are free areas in the bedrooms and corridors, especially under the ceiling and near the floor. Try organizing your space in a new way with the help of our tips.
Functions of shelving partitions
Obvious options for shelving that are used in rooms as partitions include dividing space (zoning) and acting as storage systems. In addition, the shelving can act as an accent element of the interior, attracting everyone's attention and distracting from unsuccessful elements of the decor. Also, a partition rack can act as a decorative element, decorating the interior, adding a touch of originality with the help of creative design.
Zoning
If you need to highlight a functional segment in a small room with one window, then using a “translucent” shelving design is the best option for zoning. Unfortunately, many of our compatriots are forced to find the possibility of separating separate zones in small spaces. For example, in a one-room apartment it is often necessary to separate a parent’s relaxation area and a segment for the child’s sleep and games.
In spacious rooms, partition racks are most often needed to zone space without the use of solid walls. You can even use a low shelving unit - the illusion of separating the space will remain, but the visual volume of the room and the amount of lighting will remain virtually unchanged. But in some cases, a shelving partition from floor to ceiling is needed - this zoning technique will not become an obstacle in a spacious room with several windows.
Storage systems
The advantage of partitions created in the form of shelving is that they can be used as a storage system. In some cases, it is this option that becomes decisive in the choice of furniture for the interior, even without the need to create a fence for a particular functional segment. It’s impossible to list everything that can be stored on the shelves – from traditional books to collectibles.
Depending on the room in which the partition rack is used and what functional zones are separated, its content also depends. Storing books is one of the most common options for filling storage systems in the form of shelving. There is no reason to hide books behind facades, in the depths of cabinets or drawers. Beautiful book spines will not only help you quickly find the work you need, but will also decorate the interior of the room and add color variety to the design of a room with a neutral palette.
If in a studio apartment the working and dining area of the kitchen-dining room is separated from the living room space by a shelving partition, then it will be equally effective for storing items that may be needed in all of the listed functional segments. This could be beautiful dishes, cookbooks, household appliances, or simply decorative items that harmoniously fit into the created environment.
Another option for dividing a partition for a kitchen area in a common room is to add a shelving unit above a peninsula or bar counter. Practical from the point of view of its main purpose, the kitchen peninsula becomes part of the partition. Typically, adding a shelving unit comes down to constructing laconic open shelves above the countertop.
In a spacious bathroom, a partition rack can be used to separate the area for water procedures and the toilet. In such a storage system you can place not only bath accessories and accessories for various water and sanitary procedures, but also a supply of towels for the whole family.
In the bedroom, the shelving unit can be used as a partition separating dressing areas. Obviously, the shelves of such a storage system will be occupied by items from the owners’ wardrobe. The rack can be made transparent or use a wall, but from the side of the sleeping area you can hang a picture or a TV.
Protective function
In addition to the obvious options, including the use of a rack as a storage system and a zoning item, this type of partition can also perform a protective function. For example, located near the stairs, a partition rack not only zones the space, but also acts as a railing, i.e. protective screen for those going up or down the steps. A similar function is performed by a shelving unit located on the upper level of a room with several functional tiers.
