Storage space is something that every home needs, but if you want something that is not just practical, but decorative as well, go for a customised built-in design. The good thing about made-to-order storage displays is that you can be sure everything you want to display (or hide) fits nicely, since it is tailor-made!
With a unique design, it will definitely make for a statement feature, too. You can also integrate them into your home’s design such that they fit into odd corners or narrow areas.
Every space could do with a focal point, and that’s where a feature wall will come in. Not only does it backdrop and help to anchor a room, it allows you to showcase your favourite objects – or stash away others – when you customise it to include shelves or cabinets.
Don’t settle for housing your collectibles in display cabinets. We’ve rounded up some creative ways of displaying your prized possessions so they become part of your decor!
The homeowner didn’t let space restrict him from infusing every inch of the home with his colourful taste and character.
1. Wall shelf
Leaning art pieces against the wall isn’t new, but putting it up on a ledge gives it more visibilty!
2. Custom Coffee Table
Turn your favourite item into the centre piece of your living room by containing it within your coffee table!
3. Wall niches
A visually arresting wall display and colourful painting dress up the entrance.
4. Open shelves
Get creative with the placement of your collectibles on a wall full of open shelves of varied widths.
5. Glass table with storage
An empty area beneath the glass table top lets the homeowner display objects and collectibles.
6. Pegboard Storage
This mobile display board made with perforated metal and wood can be moved anywhere in the home – giving you the flexibility of moving it anywhere, and curating it as you wish.
7. Mailbox
The discarded mailbox from Linda’s first home in Singapore 18 years ago now serves as a display case for her antique odds and ends.
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8. Bay window shelves
To save space, interior designer, KK, built the storage-and-display cabinet to extend from the ledge of the bay window.
9. Build a partition
A full-height partition, that houses storage space and display shelving, zones the study area, creating a semi-private working space for the family.
10. Open Bookshelf
As the study has so many contrasting lines, the interior designer used an almost invisible glass desk to minimise bulk.
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11. Curved Bookshelf
A curved bookshelf breaks the boxiness of the room and gives the space a sense of movement.
12. Full height storage cabinet
The study incorporates a wealth of shapes and storage options.
13. Corridor shelves
Because of the owner’s love of collectible items, an open display shelf is custom designed to run along the walkway of their 4 room HDB for additional storage space.
14. Corner shelves
Modernist lines and a striking palette turn the study into a dramatic working space.
15. Double storey storage
Double height storage display cabinets for this duplex apartment in The Calrose condominium, Yio Chu Kang.
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16. Staggered bookshelf
This bookshelf by the main entrance reveals the homeowner’s book and magazine collection.
With storage space always being a requirement when it comes to renovations and customised built-in carpentry, it tends to occupy large surface areas in your home. Instead of having conventional (and perhaps, boring) cabinets, you can turn your practical storage into a design feature.
Trending now is open shelving with staggered, structured designs. Not only is it eye-catching, but also since you customise it to have shelves of different sizes, all the various things you want to display will fit perfectly!
17. Display cabinet wall
The master bedroom is separated from the common area by a partition, which also serves as a display shelf and doodle wall.
18. Open Bookshelf
This comfortable, light-filled study area was carved out from one of the former bedrooms in the flat.
19. Under stairs storage
This under stairs staircase built-in storage cabinets maximises underutilized spaces.
20. Behind sofa cabinets
Create an effortlessly chic backdrop for your living room.
21. Pegboard Wall
Design a versatile storage and display system with a full-height pegboard display wall.
22. Garden decor
Line your garden or or windowsills with objects like crystals, just like actor and wushu champion Vincent Ng did.
Read more: See Vincent Ng’s house tour here
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