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It’s the age-old dilemma. So many friends and neighbors have asked me exactly how to find the best type of wall shelf. Well, if we are going to take into account floating wall shelves as a category in our quest, or wooden wall shelves as well, then the solution is simple — surprise, it’s just that: a floating wall shelf. It’s an inevitability that soon or later all home improvers must grapple with: there’s no better way to add functionality to your walls (without the use of a classic “bookcase”) than the wall shelf. The floating wall shelf. There’s no way around a wall shelf if you’re looking for the finest in wall shelves.

Toolmonger has an interesting theory that PLASTIC is a great interweave to support and add durability to the shelf as a whole. I disagree, though I value Toolmonger’s opinion. Wall shelves, specifically floating wall shelves, should be wood. Constructed of wood.

Not entirely unlike the look of this Floating Wall Shelf from StacksAndStacks.com. The look of custom shelving with those in-demand Architectural Elements built right in. And built of wood. It would be stating the obvious to say that these wall shelves add character and elegance to your home or office, but I’ll spell it out, as Toolmonger disagrees with my premise. The uses you’ll find for a 36″ shelf are legion; the versatility is unlimited — no — limited only by the limits of your imagination. Book, vases, everything, anything. I implore you to consider the Floating Wall Shelf in your hunt for the finest Wall Shelf. By all means, do your own research, but consider it nonetheless. You’ll be glad you did. And so on.

The Floating Wall Shelf. Recommended.

As I’m writing this article on a computer, writing this article for a BLOG, it’s a little hypocritical of me to say that print is here to stay. Alright, you got me. Print IS dead. But while we wait for the older generation of humans to die — the generation that refuses to go online, refuses become tech-savvy, and refuses to set the VCR clock — we can continue to print magazines and newspapers. We can be merciful. (As an aside, isn’t it great that some of these old-timers never bothered to learn how to set a VCR clock? Now they don’t have to! The VCR is gone! Although trying to explain to them that BluRay is the perfect format to view Barney Miller is no consolation.) In offices, school guidance centers, retirement homes, corner markets, and maybe even your home, there is still a lingering need for a magazine shelf. I wondered if I would even FIND magazine shelves for sale in this day and age. Maybe on eBay I thought. In the antique section. But no! It turns out that a website still offers them, and terrific ones to boot! The website? Stacks and Stacks!

Look at this amazing Solid Wood Literature Rack. Available in your choice of Medium Oak, Light Oak, or Dark Mahogany finish, it’s a Magazine Rack that can be purchased to complement your decor! That’s a nice convenience to the seeker of Literature Racks. Solid Oak, the rack is constructed of Solid Oak, and why not. If you’re going to read and discard periodicals made from the pulp of deforested trees, why not place them on a rack made of Solid Oak? The Rack is almost a defacto advertisement for magazines and newspapers, just by existing! It’s wide, durable, and deep enough to hold more than a few pieces of your favorite literature. Stop by Stacks and Stacks and order up this wonderful addition to the office, or home, or wherever you need it.

The Solid Wood Literature Rack.

Convenience is the name of the game. And really, now that I reflect on it, Convenience is at the heart of all shelves. Consider for a moment: what is a shelf but a perfectly designed way to make your home, office, the grocery store, videocassette rental center, or library convenient? If we weren’t looking for the convenience shelves graciously offer, we as a people would just remand everything to unceremonious boxes. There would be boxes everywhere. But alas, we don’t, and alas, shelves serve a terrific purpose. You know, everyone’s home or office can always use a little extra space here and there. Organizing space. Space to spread out. To make things convenient. The kind of space that fits right where you need it, adds a few inches of pure, pristine space. Shelf space. Wouldn’t a little extra space be marvelous? Marvelously convenient? Yes, it would be. And yes, it is.

While holiday shopping over at STACKS AND STACKS, I stumbled onto this amazing little shelf. I promised marvelous? Indeed. And it has to be as such, for it bears the name, and that name is THE MARVELOUS MODERN MODULAR MEDIA SHELF. Sly and stylish, the SHELF is perfectly designed to blend in with your pre-existing workspace and home decor. It can stand alone as a helpful addition, or can be mounted under existing cabinets and shelves. Full customization, thats what the THE MARVELOUS MODERN MODULAR MEDIA SHELF offers. It allows you the full freedom and convenience of customization. Feel free to stack MULTIPLE UNITS together for even more storage options! And of course it’s perfect for all those VHS Machines, DvD Disk Players, Stereo Components and other Media Accessories that the modern world demands we use. STACKS has noted that all the mounting hardware is included, with pre-drilled holes for easy assembly, and that’s a great convenience for rapid installation (in minutes, I’ve heard, requiring no power tools). This terrific shelf solution is available in your choice of Black, White, Maple or Walnut — and that pretty much closes the case. THE MARVELOUS MODERN MODULAR MEDIA SHELF is modern, modular, marvelous, and perfect for your media. Best of all? It’s convenient. Recommended.

Sometimes a shelving solution will come along that covers all the bases, and takes home furnishings to a new level. A shelving cabinet that elevates the field. Eye-catching, ornate, and classic. Functional, durable, delightful. Timeless. Take a closer look at the Bookcase Cabinet from the Mount View Office Collection, and imagine your home or place of business with this incredible cabinet up against the wall.

Created by Kathy Ireland Home, an innovative company headed by Kathy Ireland, the case features the traditional look of an old-fashioned four-door cabinet, awash in a cherry veneer. Solid cherry wood doors obscure and protect the spacious interior of this amazing cabinet, while tough MDF construction overall means this bookcase is dependable, sturdy, and long lasting.

The Cabinet is perfect for the den, the hallway, or the office. It complements a décor that is tasteful, elegant, and cultured. It’s adjustable inner shelf is hidden within, pitch-perfect for all your notable collectibles such as rare books, personal memories within treasured photo albums, knick knacks, and vases. The exterior middle shelf is exposed and terrific for items that not only need to be organized, but add to the overall style and tone of your home or office décor.

I had the pleasure of finding Miss Ireland at a trade show recently. I told her how excited I was about Kathy Ireland Home, an environmentally sensitive company committed to outstanding style, quality and service. I know that Kathy Ireland Home uses only superior materials, experienced craftsmanship, innovative designs, and she is obsessive about the high quality of her products. I was overjoyed to speak with her, as my chief obsession is shelves and shelving solutions. Clearly, we have a lot in common.  Moments after I introduced myself, we were photographed together:

I began to tell her about ShevlesBlog, and what we hope to accomplish with the site: to bring interesting shelving solutions to the public, spotlighting specific products of note, and featuring the cutting edge of shelf technology. I hoped that perhaps one day she might appear as a guest blogger, or co-editor. Unfortunately she was late for a vendor meeting. She wished me luck with the site, and shook my hand goodbye.

Kathy Ireland Home products prove that Quality is not a trend, it’s a Revolution. If you like what you see in the Mount View Office Bookcase Cabinet, you might want to consider the entire Kathy Ireland Home line from our friends at STACKS AND STACKS. Highly Recommended.