These modular shelving units range from printed honeycomb shelves to modular wall panels that can be removed and re-arranged according to a user's preference. Consumers are looking for customization and convenience when investing in interior decor that serves a dual purpose.
While permanent shelving can make a bold visual impact, modular shelving solutions give brands more creativity when it comes to store displays and visual merchandising. In addition to this list's modular store shelves -- including paper-made beer bottle displays that are 100% sustainable and collapsible wall panels -- its other standouts include residential solutions that are designed with young consumers in mind. Designed for homes aesthetic, these storage concepts can also be adapted by retailers who are looking to create a memorable shopping experience for younger visitors.
22 Examples of Modular Shelving
From Arboreal Jewelry Storage to Modular Wall Panel Solutions:
Jana Pijak — Jun 17, 2015 — Art & Design
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Chic Pegboard Shelving
Peg-It-All by Kreisdesign is a Modern Version for Stylish Homes
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Modular Suspended Ledges
The Link Shelf Can Be Custom-Assembled to Accommodate Unique Needs
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Gradient Perforated Shelving
In the Fog by Dmitry Kozinenko is an Aesthetically Unique Collection
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Story-Telling Shelving
Flex Shelf by Story Store Encourages Imaginative Installation
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Tectonic Contemporary Cubbies
The SWOC Storage System Comprises Irregular Arranged Compartments
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Printed Honeycomb Shelves
The SuperMod Storage System is Nature-Inspired and Industrially Made
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Undulating Storage Solutions
This Curved Shelf Can Be Wound About a Room, Doubling as a Partition
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Recyclable Retail Shelving
Trumari's Eco-Friendly Retail Display Solutions are Vibrant and Compact
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Modular Wall Panel Solutions
Prokk's Wall Attachments Can be Creatively Customized by Users
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Spinning Footwear Storage
The Shoe Wheel Rethinks Traditional Shelving for the Sneaker-Obsessed
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Honeycomb Shelves
The Ruche Shelving Unit is Inspired By Beehives
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Object-Specific Furniture
ROOM Collection by Erik Olovsson and Kyuhyung Cho is Cleverly reative
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Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
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Hybrid Staircase Shelves
This Staircase Shelf Look Stylish While Also Combining Necessities
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Compartmentalized Shelving Units
This Movable Shelving System Transforms the Rooms in Your House
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Playful Dollhouse Shelving
Straight Line Designs Introduces a Range of Unique Shelves
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Cross-Cultural Hipster Boutiques
No Wodka Pop-Up Shop Celebrates the Best in Polish Design Talent
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Adaptable Knob Organizers
This Pegboard Shelf Offers Practicality in Its Open Customizability
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Affectionate Shelving Units
The Love Shelf Will Send Guests the Right Message
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Arboreal Jewelry Storage
The Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch is Organically Ornate
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Fruit-Picking Shelves
Newton by One of Studios Recreates a Childhood Experience
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Optical Illusion Shelves
This Shelf Gives the Impression of Floating Books on the Wall
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Fantastic Fan-Like Bookcases
Web Shelf Comprises Interlocking Ledges Arranged at Different Angles
Sophisticated Rustic Residences
The North Lake Wenatchee House by DeForest Architects Has a Secret
Multifunctional Minimalist Furniture
This Company Specializes in Space-Saving Furniture Design
Conceptual Wood Furniture
Arca Studio Creates Unusual Designs for Modern Homes
Modular Suspended Ledges
The Link Shelf Can Be Custom-Assembled to Accommodate Unique Needs
Gestalt-Inspired Storage Units
The Modular Shelves by Reinier de Jong Can Be Built Over Time
Vibrant Geometric Book Shelves
This Vivid Book Shelf is Large in Size and Presence
Divine Shoe-Drying Shelves
The Spare Shoe Rack Subtly Integrates an Electric Airflow Function
Tech-Integrated Furniture
The CLIQUE Collection Blends Furniture and Technology
Radically Retro Retail Buses
The Hex Bus is a Travelling Pop-Up Shop Bus
Eccentric Storage Solutions
This Abstract Cabinetry is Highly Graphic and Gravity-Defying
Basic Bentwood Ledges
The Tile Shelf Looks Great in Repeated and Patterned Arrangements
Wraparound Sofa Shelves
This Couch Arm Table Makes Laptop and Glass Balancing Less Difficult
Outward-Arching Shelving
The Curve Lean Shelf Bows Away from the Wall as a Dynamic Storage System
Modular Green Wall Accessories
These Shane Powers Ceramic Wall Planters are Eco-Conscious
Biodegradable Furniture Designs
This Alki Eco Chair is Made out of a 100% Bioplastic Material
Book-Dangling Shelves
OldAndCold Creates Unique Book Shelving for Those Who Love to Hang Out
Cubby-Connected Tables
The Iggy Console Comprises Sliding Storage Boxes for Custom Organization
Affordable Furnishing Pop-Up Shops
Fab.com's SoHo Shop Introduces Its 'Happy Modern' Furnishings
Self-Watering Plant Shelves
Pikaplant Designs Modern Vertical Garden for Negligent Plant Owners
DIY Organization Decor
These Stacked Dowel Shelves Embrace Simple Design Details
Shipping Palette Pop-Ups
LoopCreative Designs a Collaborative Space for Artists and Retailers
Grungy Pop-Up Shops
A.P.C. Opens a Temporary Retail Space in 'The Shop'
Minimalist Techcessory Ledges
Stage Interactive Shelf Inconspicuously Conceals Wires and Devices
Minimalist Geometry Furnishings
The West Elm Origami Coffee Table Embraces Simplistic Ideals
Modernist Office Decor
This Desktop Storage Set by Dino Sanchez Reduces Workspace Clutter
Unconventional Shop Displays
Fendi's Designer Pop-Up Shop Displays Include Vending Machines
Sustainable Seaweed Furniture
Jonas Edvard and Nikolaj Steenfatt Create Raw Chairs and Lamps
Flatpacked Storage Systems
This Wooden Shelf is Made Up of a Dozen Frames for Customized Stashing
Fold-Up Shelving Units
The Flapps Shelving System by Ambivalenz Seriously Saves Space
Stacked Wood Shelving
The REMLshelf by Tadej Podakar and Luka Fabjan is a Sleek Modern Decor Item
Scissor Lift Shelving
Lift by Staffan Holm is Inspired the Design of Industrial Trucks
Reclining Bookshelf Chairs
The Bibilochaise Turns a Bookshelf into a Comfortable Chair
Fishing Shack Beer Displays
This Retail Display Plays Up Streetwater Brewing's Beach Branding
Oddly Assembled Furniture
Designer Teste di Legno Ignores IKEA Instructions for the Lato B Series
Clever 3D-Printed Modules
TAKT Project is in the Business of Hacking the Home
Wonderfully Quirky Workstations
Kenn Desk is an Idiosyncratic Composition of Surfaces and Storage
Hipster Lifestyle Boutiques
Urban Outfitter's Space Ninety 8 Offers Completely Unique Products
Tectonic Contemporary Cubbies
The SWOC Storage System Comprises Irregular Arranged Compartments
Practical Tissue Shelves
The InTeam Toilet Paper Holder Stashes TP and Reading Materials
Sweet Finned Stools
The Toco Stool Stands on a Sturdy Structure of Overlapping Rounded Legs
Pinscreen Storage Systems
Pin Art Interactive Storage is a Playful and Modular Shelf Design
Compact Accessible Kitchens
ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
Haphazard Horizontal Shelves
Babel Storage System Invites You to Lay Books in Organized Chaos
Remixed Artisan Furnishings
West Elm's Sculpted Metal and Leather Bowl Chair is Retro-Modern
Elegantly Ornate Outdoor Furnishings
The Mosaic Tiled Coffee Table from West Elm is Artfully Bold
Artistic Acoustic Installations
The BAUX Traullit Tiles Enable Unique and Creative Soundproofing
Neat Nook Ledges
The Fferrone Corner Shelves Tuck into Underutilized Spaces for Added Storage
Skateboard-Displaying Shelving
Wall Ride by Zanocchi & Starke is Made for Organized Sport Lovers
Crisp Triangulated Cubbies
Flip Bookshelf Comprises a Pair of Wedged Halves to Expose its Contents
Tiny Eavestrough Escritoires
My Small Writing Desk Incorporates Bordering Gutters for Storage
Chromatic Wine Displays
Alice White's Stacking Retail Display Puts Color First
Practical Cushioned Shelves
The 'SNUG' Padded Shelf is the Most Adept of Home Decor Accessories
Honeycomb Shelves
The Ruche Shelving Unit is Inspired By Beehives
Paper-Replacing Tablets
Sony's Digital Paper is a Tablet Made to Replace Paper in the Office
Flowing Unibody Shelves
Zaha Hadid Uses Black Marble to Create This Beautifully Unique Design
Customizable Triangle Tiles
These Kuusi Wall Tiles Transform Home Owners into Designers
Futuristic Liquor Store Displays
Doma Liquors Boasts Wooden Shelving That is Bar-Themed
Customizable Bracket Shelving
The Nooks Shelf System by Michael Bernard Takes on Various Forms
Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
Stylishly Versatile Shelves
This Bookshelf by Basber Osgerby Can Double as a Room Divider
Chevron Woodgrain Furnishings
The Parquetry Media Console from West Elm is Intricately Detailed
Rustic Sphere Shelving
The Shape Wall Shelf from West Elm Doubles as an Elegant Art Piece
Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
Covert Keyhole Mirrors
The Egg Hides Conceals Cluttered Collections of Openers in Your Foyer
Intriguing Abstract Cabinetry
Booleanos Cabinet Gives the Illusion of Overlapping Slanted Squares
Prismatic Wall Tile Decor
These Faceted Wall Coverings Boast a Textural Design
Gamified Storage Systems
Tetris by Front Lets You Create New Furniture At Your Own Will
Classic Denim Pop-Up Shops
The Levi's RED Spring 2014 Pop-Up Shop Features Floating Denim Garments
Wireless Bed-Side Lamps
The Ludovica Reading Lamp is Functional and Funky
Minimalist Sportswear Pop-Up Shops
These 'Seek No Further' Shops Pays Subtle Homage to Its Roots
Compartmentalized Shelving Units
This Movable Shelving System Transforms the Rooms in Your House
Upscale Watch Boutiques
The New London Larsson & Jennings Location Boasts an In-Store Fika Bar
Masculine Liqueur Displays
Harlem Kruiden Is Showcased in a Dark and Industrial Shelving Unit
Perforated Workspace Storage
Jordi Blasi's Modern Office Accessories Keep Spaces Clutter-Free
Concealed Lateral Cubbies
The Pixl Bookcase Comprises Storage Compartments with Sideways Access
Abstract Bark Shelving
The REMLshelf Wooden Shelving Units are
Recycled Pine Dressers
The Mari Bermain Rasa Furniture Pieces are Made From Unwanted Wood
Playful Dollhouse Shelving
Straight Line Designs Introduces a Range of Unique Shelves
Vertically Flexible Furniture
These IKEA Adjustable Standing Desk Designs Can Also Be Sat At
Beach-Evoking Beer Displays
These Pacifico Light Cardboard Displays Are Inspired By Beach Visuals
Valchromat Cut-Out Chairs
Lindavista by Rodrigo Osornio is Strong and Industrial
Unconventional Rope Shelving
Altar by Mr & Mr is a Customizable Temple for Household Treasures
Whimsical Wire Tables
Rotonda by Levantin Design is a Romantic Piece of Furniture
Delicately Faceted Furniture
Rock Metal by Antoine Morris is Inspired by Rock Formations
Stonehenge Side Tables
The Caramel Table is Assembled from Identical Rounded Rectangles
Illuminated Bookshelf Storage
The Lili Lite Wall Shelf Brightens Up One's Workspace for Reading
Golden Flowering Kiosks
The Flowerbomb Rose Explosion is a Perfect Perfume Retail Display
Curlicue Ceiling Lights
Curly Wooden Lamps Artistically Express Carpenters' Beautiful Byproduct
Meandering Mounted Shelves
Snake Shelf Rises and Falls to Accommodate Items of Different Heights
Twizzling Storage Towers
The Stella Revolving Shelf Spins for Varied Access and Exposure of Items
Adaptable Knob Organizers
This Pegboard Shelf Offers Practicality in Its Open Customizability
Architectural Staircase Bookshelves
The 'Book Tower House' Flaunts an Amazingly Unique Design
Swilled Wood Furniture
Sebastian Cox and Lorna Singleton Revive the Tradition of Swilling
Fashionable Acoustic Fixtures
The Ecoustic Foliar Series from Unika Vaev is Inspired by Nature
Modular Cube Storage
These Custom Shelving Units from Urban Outfitters are Easy to Re-Arrange
Personalizable Wall Pallets
The Organised Mess System Lets You Custom-Arrange Storage Compartments
Marvelous Multitasking Movables
Mus by Moya Acts as a Shelf, a Cabinet, a Bench and a Table
Built-In Ladder Bookshelves
Higher Ground by Said the King Makes Top Shelf Access Even Easier
Folding Arch Shelving
The Wall Storage Unit is Perfect for Small Hallways or Tight Atrium Spaces
Poverty-Resembling Cabinets
The Shanty Storage Cabinet by Doshi Levien is Based on Shelters
Metallic Barn Abodes
This Contemporary Residence is Utilitarian and Aesthetic
Deceivingly Delicate Shelves
The Vase Shelves by Bakery Design Appear Very Fragile
Micro Pop-Up Stores
Netshoes' Cleverly Creates the Smallest and Largest Sporting Goods Shop
Bold Barred Bookcases
The Hash Bookshelf Obscures the Appearance of its Confined Contents
Almost Invisible Book Shelves
This Minimalist Book Shelf Looks Like it’s Not There
Peggy Lumber Ledges
The Intersect Collection Combines Dowels and Shelves for Assorted Storage
Interactive E Ink Walls
Dynamic Architecture Wall Tile Will Eliminate the Need for Paper and Paint
Flexible Partitioning Fridges
The FR Refrigerator Can Be Reconstructed According to Your Stock
Nautical Sea Creature Decor
These Whale Tail Sculptures from West Elm Celebrate Aquatic Style
Chic Adaptable Shelves
Plateau by Felix Klingmuller Can Be Rotated into a Number of Positions
Slanted Shelf Divisions
This DIY Activity is Perfect for Those Who Enjoy Contemporary Furnishings
Eroded Rock Storage
The Snarkitecture Shelve Series Looks Like It's Been Broken Off of a Cave Wall
Novel Metropolis Installations
The Casa Bosques Book City is an Urban Literary Retreat
Dapper Animal Dishware
These Personified West Elm Plates are a Hipster-Approved Home Accessory
Bold Jungle-Themed Retailers
The Hovse Pop-Up Shop by Fos is a Critique on Mass Consumerism
Contemporary Strap Shelving
Backpack by fifti-fifti is a Modular Wall Unit that is Chic and Light
Trompe L’Oeil Shelves
Sombra by Catarina Carreiras Looks Like a Long Shadow
Eco-Friendly Furniture
This Photosynthesis Table Can Harvest Energy and Power Electric Devices
Paperboard Panel Furniture
'Tapeflips' Focuses on Providing Sustainable Solutions for the Home
Austere Vine-Inspired Salons
The Vine Hair Salon is Inspired by Dangling Vines & Exposed Concrete