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If you’ve been following along on the blog for any length of time, you’re painfully well aware of our lofty plan to redesign the entire main floor of our home. So far we’ve crossed the dining room, powder room, and my home office off of our project list. Strangely, the great room has proved to be the most challenging space so far, for a variety of reasons that I’ll save for a future post.
Most of the existing furniture pieces in the great room were purchased right around the turn of the millennium. They’ve served us well, but it is DEFINITELY time to invest in some new pieces. We’re chomping at the bit to retire our 17+year old “vintage” television and the traditional media cabinet that houses it. The plan is to mount a flatscreen t.v. above a center console that will be flanked with some coordinating (or matching) shelves.
{This room is currently in an identity crisis…old furniture mixed with new accessories does NOT make for a good look}
I’m drawn to shelving with a modern, industrial vibe. This style is characterized by a mix of metal and wood components, with reclaimed wood often being incorporated into the design.
I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect furniture pieces for the past several months. The process has actually been a lot more challenging than I thought it would be, since there are so many gorgeous options to choose from. I’m sharing my list of final contenders here today in the hopes that it saves you from having to do the research legwork if you happen to be in the market for similar-style shelving.
MODERN INDUSTRIAL SHELVING: LEANER SHELF OPTIONS
I love the minimalist, airy feel that these leaner shelf options bring to a space, don’t you?
1. Black Acero Shelf – Pier 1 Imports
2. Reclaimed Elm & Iron Leaner Shelving – Restoration Hardware
3. Camden Town Leaning Bookcase – Allmodern
MODERN INDUSTRIAL SHELVING: X-BACK OPTIONS
The “X-back” design is a classic decor element, and it’s definitely popular when it comes to modern bookshelf design. Check out these beauties that I came across during the course of my research:
4. Ronay Rustic Industrial Bookshelf – Target
5. INSPIRE Q Nelson Industrial Modern Rustic Bookcase – Overstock
6. Tall Bookcase – Urban Outfitters
7. Homelegance Bookcase – Amazon
8. Mayes Bookcase – Joss & Main {this bookcase sold out between the time I created the collage above and when I wrote this post. Click through the link to explore the other options at Joss & Main though. Their inventory is ever-changing…kinda like a TJMaxx online}.
9. Emerson Shelving – World Market
MODERN INDUSTRIAL SHELVING: CASTOR OPTIONS
Adding caster wheels to the bottom of a shelf adds to the industrial feel for sure (It could also come in handy if you’re the type who likes to rearrange your furniture on a regular basis, right?)
10.Industrial Empire Bookcase – Home Decorators
11. Dutch Industrial Shelving – Restoration Hardware
(also #5 above has casters)
MODERN INDUSTRIAL SHELVING: MISCELLANEOUS
Last but not least , are these ever-so-gorgeous options:
12. Industrial Modular Closet Storage Tower – West Elm
13. Durham Tall Bookcase – Ballard Designs
Time to let the cat out of the bag. We’ve actually selected one of these beauties for our great room and are currently waiting for it to arrive. I’m going to keep you in suspense and reveal which one won our heart when I complete the redesign and post the reveal.
Would you like to venture a guess? Which one would YOU choose?
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Nosulire says
Keeping the design simple will make your kitchen more spacious. You don’t really need complexity in this area of your house. A simpler and cleaner kitchen will give you a much more comfortable feeling.
Randa says
I’m so happy that I came across your site! I’ve been looking for a particular style of industrial shelving and you led me right to the exact one I needed.
Natalie Gallagher says
Oh that’s so exciting to hear Randa! So glad to be of help. Which one did you end up going with?