Bookcases, Shelving & Display Units

Open shelving units are ideal for living rooms where you want to combine practical storage with decorative displays. They can be used for books, plants, photographs, vases and ornaments while keeping favourite items visible and easily accessible.

Tall bookshelves can work particularly well in small rooms because they make use of vertical wall space rather than taking up additional floor width. A tall, narrow bookcase or shelving unit can provide useful storage and display space while maintaining a relatively compact footprint.

Some freestanding open shelving units can help visually separate areas within an open-plan room while maintaining a sense of light and connection between the spaces. Always check whether the individual shelving unit is designed and suitable for your intended position before using it as a room divider.

Start by measuring the available width, height and depth of your space and consider what you intend to store or display. Tall shelving units can make greater use of vertical space, while lower or narrower bookshelves may be better suited to smaller rooms or restricted wall spaces.

A tall, narrow bookcase can work well in a small room because it uses wall height while taking up less floor width. Measure the depth too, particularly if the bookcase will sit beside a doorway or walkway.