21 Reasons You Need Wire Shelving in Your Home

Wire shelving is functional, affordable, and space efficient. It’s the preferred choice of many businesses and homeowners. Plus, it comes in a variety shapes, sizes, and colors to suit individual needs and personalities.

Still need convincing? We found 21 wire shelf photos that prove metro shelving will rock your world.

Let’s take a look at the list below.

 1. It makes for the perfect pantry

A pantry organized with chrome wire shelving is pretty as well as functional. You can see what you have and what you need with ease. BONUS: It’s also a pest deterrent. Mice like to hide, but with this type of pantry, there is nowhere to hide.

 

2. Declutters the garage like a boss

Good chrome wire shelves can store up to 800 pounds. This makes them very durable and ideal for decluttering a messy garage. They’re perfect for storing sporting equipment, tools, and hardware.

 

3. Allows for more storage room in your bathroom

Make that awkward space above the toilet useful. Style it up with shelves, and you have a more functional bathroom. Bonus points for renters; as this is not a permanent change and you can take it with you if/when you move out.

 

4. It’s a closet’s best friend

Wire shelves are the simplest solution to a wardrobe nightmare. They also look amazing when done correctly. The functionality speaks for itself. FYI: for smaller closets, you can modify this look by adding a garment rack directly inside the closet.

5. Compliments your house plants

Soften the industrial look of metro shelving by neutral-colored accents and plant life. This creates a drool-worthy home decor look you’re going to want to show off on Instagram.

 

6. Provides dust-free wine storage

If you love wine but hate dust, then get a set of chrome wire shelves. Your wine cellar will thank you. There are shelves for storing bottles of wine on their side like such (aka the proper way to way to store corked wine).

 

7. Makes an excellent bookcase

Wooden bookshelves are out, and chrome shelves are in! This bookcase is modern, screams “I’m a smart cookie with style,” and like the wine shelves, won’t collect dust.

 

8. Causes major shelf envy

Initially designed to help bakers cool off their baked goods, the baker’s rack has evolved into a useful and trendy piece of kitchen furniture. All home chefs should have one; they are the envy of your dinner guests.

 

9. Works wonders in your man cave

Create a sleek and modern entertainment center. Why go for the big, clunky furniture when you can have dust-free, space efficient chrome?

 

10. Ideal for a home espresso bar

You can DIY a handy and stylish coffee bar for your home using a bakers rack and a nifty butcher block. No need to wait on long lines at Starbucks anymore. Customize it to fit your coffee personality and impress your guests.

 

11. Perfect kitchen island alternative

Do you ever watch HGTV and cry because you don’t have a beautiful kitchen island in your home? (Maybe that’s just me). Turns out a chrome unit with a butcher block counter top makes the perfect alternative. Plus, you can add casters for mobility.

 

12. A way to hang pots and pans

Hanging your pots and pans is an excellent way to save cabinet space. If you have a small kitchen or an abundance of pots and pans, hang them to maximize your space.

 

13. It’s the ultimate addition to your Girl Boss Office

A wire shelf may be just what your office needs to go from drab to fabulous! Why shouldn’t you work in style?

 

14. Tidies up a kid’s room like no other

Make space for stuffed animals, bouncy balls, and other toys. Basket shelves help keep oddly-shaped items in place. The overall look adds character too, which is perfect for a child’s playroom or bedroom.

 

15. Provides shelf help for craft supplies

Creative spaces and craft rooms always seem the hardest to organize. But with a wire shelving unit and a few bins, you can get your supplies in order.

 

16. You can transform it into a gift wrapping station

This is simple but effective organization solution for frequent gift givers. Or those with a stash of recycled gift wrapping supplies. It’s also a great addition to any craft room and makes a helpful wrapping/packaging station.

 

17. You can travel with it

Add a shelving unit to the trunk of your car for organized luggage and sporting equipment.

 

18. You can paint it for a rustic look

A coat of paint can work wonders on a chrome shelf. Even the slight transition from metallic silver to matte gray changes the look and feel of this unit.

 

19. You can add fabric for a cozy touch

You can also warm up the appearance of chrome with a fabric covering. BONUS: You can also create fabric curtains to go over your unit for a more private storage solution.

 

20. Brighten up your décor with shelf liners

Cute shelf liners can make your décor pop. They also serve as a way to prevent certain objects from falling through the gaps of the wire shelves, so it’s a win, win.

 

21. Turn it into a greenhouse

Turns out a greenhouse doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. DIY one using a sturdy wire shelving unit and greenhouse plastic.

 

So, do you want to buy wire shelves?

We thought so 😉

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Omega specializes in durable, high-quality products to keep you clutter free. We provide wire shelving & organization solutions for both commercial and home use. Check out our Home & Kitchen Storage Solutions.