Making the most of the space in your home or garage is essential. Whilst bookcases and shelves can go so far, sometimes modular shelving systems are more convenient, because they can work around any nooks or crannies in your space. You can also take these shelving systems with you when you move, so they are a great investment.

String it up

Shelves can be divided by metal partitions or strings, which allow for shelves of different depths to be created on your wall. You can add to the system if you need more space or as your budget allows. One of the best-known string systems is a classic Swedish design by Nils Strinning.

Copy and paste

Another cool modular shelving system is minimalist and practical, and can be used at home, in an office or even in a shop. Designed by Ben Couture, the CV Shelving System – named after the keyboard shortcut for cutting and pasting, can be expanded by adding more wall panels or redesigned by moving individual shelves.

Versatility of modular shelving

The beauty of modular shelving is that you can decide how much space to leave between shelves. If you have tall objects such as A4 files, then you can leave a big gap, with smaller gaps for CDs, for example. You could even arrange your wall unit to have your computer in the middle and then shelving all around it.

Towering above you

One of the most eye-catching designs is a tower system, which is like creating your own mini cityscape. Shelving panels rest on railing towers which can be as tall as you wish. The Heal’s tower system is one of the best known and is perfect for making the most of any awkward corners.

You can see how versatile light duty shelving can be, by looking at designs shown by a company such as https://www.garage-shelving.co.uk/33-light-duty-shelving.

Stacked shelves

For a funky effect, you can get boxes which stack together like shelves using small clips. These can then be as large or as small as you wish. They also make a great room divider too, for large spaces. You can also buy them in different colours to mix and match for a truly eye-catching piece of furniture. Whatever your shelving needs, the modular system is so versatile that it can be used in hundreds of ways.