Shelves above the sofa: how to choose and hang beautifully?

To create a modern interior in the bedroom or living room, it is not necessary to purchase too expensive and exclusive furniture. To do this, it is enough to hang beautiful shelves over the sofa, which will not only help dilute the monotony of the situation, but also fulfill their functional purpose. When choosing this piece of furniture, it is important to consider the combination of its shapes and colors with other decorative elements.

Shelves designed for installation above the sofa are presented on the furniture market with a huge assortment, while each model can differ in size, design and method of fastening. Depending on the design features, shelves are divided into the following types.

• Wall mounted. Similar models have a support on a floor or other steady design. The advantages of wall shelves include the fact that they are able to withstand a large weight load and occupy a minimum of space.

• Rectangular (classic). They differ from the wall ones in that they are attached directly to the wall. The advantage of these structures is that they allow the use of both their external and internal surfaces. Moreover, the rear part of such shelves may be absent. Upstairs you can put such interior items as photographs, books, watches, figurines and vases.

• Layered. They have an original look and multifunctionality. Such structures often consist of inclined, vertical and horizontal planes.

• Corner They allow rational use of free corners in the apartment. Characterized by stability and reliability.Above the sofa, transparent corner models look the best, which go well with other pieces of furniture.

Shelves that are placed above the upholstered furniture can be made of various materials. Most often on sale you can find wooden, mirror and glass models. The budget option is usually made of plywood, MDF or particleboard. Plastic and polymer products that can easily be combined with other furniture also look elegant in modern design.

Shelves are a modern element of the interior, which is usually hung over the sofa in the bedrooms and living rooms. In order for this piece of furniture to always attract attention to itself and originally complement the design of the room, you need to know how to place it correctly. There is no special rule for installing shelves. The height of the structure should be comfortable, as a standard it is 20-30 cm from the head of a person sitting on a sofa.

Today, there are many design ideas with which you can originally transform the interior of the rooms, in particular, this concerns the design of living rooms and bedrooms. Most often, shelves above the sofa are used as an addition to the interior. They can be installed as follows.

• Classic bedroom. Roomy wall shelves above the sofa in the bedroom will perform two tasks at the same time - they will beautifully decorate the wall and serve as a place to store various items. The sofa must be placed along one of the free walls, a small section of which can be decorated with contrasting wallpaper and lamps. It is best to give preference to the figured shelves of wood.

• Modern living room. In this room, with the help of multi-tiered suspension structures, horizontal division can be performed. To achieve an unusual effect, it is recommended to finish the top and bottom of the wall in different shades. Shelves are best made on their own from drywall, complementing them with glass inserts. At the top of the structure, indoor plants will nicely fit, and below you can arrange small decor items (figurines, photographs, candlesticks).

See how to hang a shelf above the sofa in the next video.