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Clever, beautiful wall decoration ideas

Pia Seidel
26.2.2024
Translation: Katherine Martin

I regularly share the niftiest designs in our range. This time, I’ll be taking a look at decorative wall accessories with built-in storage space.

This trick is an oldie, but a goodie: go for two-in-one solutions. Doing so often saves space and makes life easier. Even decorative wall accessories can be multifunctional. Just check out these examples made from a range of materials.

Decoration and shelf in one: designs made of wood

While plain wall shelves are decorated, multifunctional shelves serve as wall decor themselves and exude a sense of warmth. Despite their small size, they’re miracle workers when it comes to storing knick-knacks.

«Diti» is practical but decorative at the same time.
«Diti» is practical but decorative at the same time.
Source: Kave Home
FineBuy Wall shelf (Ø 30 x 33 cm)
Shelving
EUR39,95

FineBuy Wall shelf

Ø 30 x 33 cm

Plastic sculpture meets bookshelf

The more unusual the bookshelf, the more it can hold its own. Kartell’s shelves, for instance, kill two birds with one stone. Not only do they provide space for books, they also decorate the room as a result of their eccentric shapes and colours.

The Lovely Rita shelf can be used as a single shelf or combined with others.
The Lovely Rita shelf can be used as a single shelf or combined with others.
Source: Kartell

Beautiful mirror with built-in storage

Although social media would suggest otherwise, mirrors aren’t just for taking selfies. In fact, as this piece designed by Hübsch demonstrates, they’re also great for storing sunglasses or plant pots.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, which wall accessory is the fairest of them all? Chico.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, which wall accessory is the fairest of them all? Chico.
Source: Hübsch
Zuiver round wall
Mirrors
EUR159,87

Zuiver round wall

Zuiver round wall
EUR159,87

Zuiver round wall

Chic wall lamps and hot-metal-look shelves

Although metal shelves look slightly cooler, you can use accessories such as plants, magazines or light to give them a more inviting look. However, this only works if you go for two-in-one designs like these.

Whether it’s plants or odds and ends, the Birgit wall box is perfect for storing small items.
Whether it’s plants or odds and ends, the Birgit wall box is perfect for storing small items.
Source: Hübsch

Functional rattan wall artwork

Creatively designed wickerwork looks fabulous and breathes a touch of nature into your home. And if it provides you with a nice bit of storage space, it’s a win-win situation.

«Nyarai» is more than just a wall accessory – it cuts a fine figure as a narrow shelf.
«Nyarai» is more than just a wall accessory – it cuts a fine figure as a narrow shelf.
Source: Kave Home
Kave Home Nyarai (58 x 25 x 25 cm)
Shelving
EUR63,50

Kave Home Nyarai

58 x 25 x 25 cm

Bloomingville Mini Preet Shelf, Nature, Rattan (30 x 21 x 31 cm)
Shelving

Bloomingville Mini Preet Shelf, Nature, Rattan

30 x 21 x 31 cm

Bloomingville Mini Preet Shelf, Nature, Rattan (30 x 21 x 31 cm)

Bloomingville Mini Preet Shelf, Nature, Rattan

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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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