All on the shelves!

The rack is the furniture design from many-tier shelves intended for storage of various objects. The advantage of shelves in the ability to use the area as efficiently as possible: even in a small area a lot of objects are placed, while access to them remains free. Therefore, the racks are traditionally used in the equipment wardrobe rooms, storerooms and libraries, but not only.

In modern living spaces, shelving is found everywhere — even in places where storage systems are usually not available — for example, in living rooms. Here comes to the fore another advantage of shelving - lightness. In comparison with furniture walls, windows and slides, the shelving in the interior looks easier. It does not clutter up space, unless, of course, a huge number of books are gathering dust on the shelves. In addition, the rack - a versatile piece of furniture, suitable for any room in a variety of.

What are the racks for the interior?

What house rack to choose?

The classic shelving is several tiers of shelves fixed to the side racks. This rack has no rear, and often the side walls. This is the simplest, simplest, lightest design. Suitable more for storerooms, walk-in closets, kitchens and rooms in high-tech, minimalist and.

There are also more solid shelving systems, which are, in fact, bookcases or mini-walls. Such racks have side walls and often rear. The long shelves are divided by partitions into sections. Part of the shelves can be closed by doors. Bottom can be located thumbs or dressers, and in the center of the rack - a place under the TV.

Shelves are suspended, mounted on the wall. For living rooms make low racks height of the cabinet.

The design of modern shelving for the home is varied.   There are really interesting, original models. For example, racks-lattices, representing a "bunch" of shelves and partitions. In this case, the side and rear walls are usually absent. In the grid racks, horizontal and vertical elements or diagonal elements can be intertwined. This rack can be installed on the floor or hung on the wall. These designs are most suitable for modern interiors.

The originality of the model of the rack is ensured by the asymmetry, as well as the stepwise arrangement of the shelves and partitions. In modern models, one can detect the presence of zigzag, curvilinearity and roundness. If the shelving for the house is made to order, the owners can show imagination and create a truly unique and inimitable model. It should be borne in mind that such classic shelves are not suitable for classic interiors.



Another noteworthy design is a rotating rack-cylinder. Such models are used at exhibitions and in stores, but they are also applicable in the home interior, if the owners have something to show the guests: for example, the fruits of their own creativity, awards, collection items.

Now it is necessary to say about the materials from which the racks are made for the interior.   Most often it is a tree or chipboard and MDF. Such racks are suitable for any interior styles. For modern and minimalist interiors, you can purchase a rack with shelves of glass. Racks of glass shelving are made of wood or metal. For interiors with ethnic, ecological and village motifs suitable rack of bamboo or rattan. Plastic shelving is good only for storerooms and.

Choosing a color shelving for home, they are guided both by the color of other pieces of furniture and by the shade of the walls. Against the backdrop of bright, rich walls, a white shelving looks great. It makes the interior light and elegant.

You can also put a white shelving to the white wall. It will merge with the wall, so that the items on the shelves, as if floating in the air. This is an interesting design trick.

To light monophonic walls put dark racks. Its lines appear clearly defined - this makes the interior graphic and geometric, which creates the effect of orderliness.

You can pick up and bright shelving for the home, which will become an accent object in the interior.

Where and how to place the rack in the interior?

Rack for the living room is an alternative to the traditional wall or window with a slide. Racks for living rooms are often a complex structure with drawers, cabinets and space for appliances.

Narrow shelves in the living room and behind the sofas. Most often, this piece of furniture is used for books and magazines. Very convenient, without getting up from the couch, choose your own reading.

In the bedroom with a wall rack can be equipped. This is a practical solution that allows you to organize the storage system in the place that is usually little used. The rack here is often U-shaped, that is, it is as if “wrapping” the bed against the wall.

Rack in the bedroom

Rack for a bedroom

The rack is extremely comfortable in. Here, storage is simply necessary, because the child needs to put together numerous toys, books and various educational supplies.

Rack for nursery should be low (not above the raised child's hand). If the structure is heavy and not very stable, it must be additionally fixed by attaching it to a wall or floor.

Racks for the nursery often do bright, colorful. Girls usually like racks-houses: this is a standard cabinet with open shelves, equipped with a decorative roof. This furniture is used not only as a storage system, but also as a play corner. In the "cells" of the rack the girls lodge their dolls and toy animals.

Shelving in the kitchen is also used. First of all, metal structures on castors are very convenient in large kitchen areas: for example, pots and other utensils are stored on them. Shelving can be moved around the kitchen and put where it is most convenient at a particular moment.

Secondly, the racks are traditionally installed in the dining area as a modern alternative to the good old buffet. On the shelves put the sets, as well as various decorative items.

The third hypostasis of the rack in the kitchen is suspended structures in the working area, replacing the upper cupboards of the kitchen set. Using shelving instead of closed modules allows you to visually facilitate the work area. This way the device kitchen characteristic of.

Shelving - a typical piece of furniture for offices. In he also needed. The rack is tried to be positioned on the side of the person sitting at the table so that the main part of the contents is at arm's length. The rack is selected in the color of the desktop.

Shelving for the home is often placed in narrow spaces - corridors, bathrooms. In a narrow and long, a library or a small exposition can be organized. To do this, use either a series of separately hanging shelves, or one-piece shelving, including built-in. In a narrow bathroom the rack is very convenient, but it is desirable to provide several shelves with doors to store individual hygiene items in them.

Several years ago, when I opened my stores, there was still no tendency to organize self-service in relatively small areas.

So, both in a small store (45 m 2) and in a large one (105 m 2), I set up counters and wall shelves along the perimeter. But after many self-service stores began to appear around, I thought about changing the format. Now I needed racks of the most different forms, with which I hadn’t been working before. I studied a lot of information, catalogs, spoke with colleagues - and now I can give advice myself how to choose a rack for the store.

So, first of all you need to remember that conditionally this type of commercial furniture is divided into:

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  • universal racks - such where the most different groups of goods can be placed;
  • specialized racks, properties and appearance of which are more consistent with the idea of ​​how best to arrange bread, confectionery, vegetable products, alcohol.

For example, I needed all kinds of racks, because in my store there is a rather wide and universal assortment of goods. But modern buyers are very demanding, and therefore it is necessary to demonstrate products as attractively as possible, and to have them is convenient.

Additional lines of special accessories help to solve such various tasks:

  • backlight (it is more profitable to present the goods);
  • price holders;
  • limiters of different heights depending on the type of product - can be made in the form of handrails, grids, slats; are made more often from metal or plastic, but options from a mirror, a tree are possible;
  • partitions - help arrange the display of all the rules.
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How to choose the best manufacturer of racks

At the moment, various companies, representatives of manufacturers offer a wide range of equipment. Your choice often depends on the amount you can spend. I was looking for a more economical option. In general, in Russia today sell:

  • european equipment, often German and Italian (Tegometall, Otto Kind, Market);
  • turkish (Standard, Market Raf);
  • domestic, a large part of the market (products of the Rus plants (Kostroma), Micron (Velikiye Luki), Vitrina and VICA (Moscow), MetOriyenter);
  • ukrainian ("Modern-Expo").

Having studied all the proposals, I concluded that the Russian equipment is not inferior, and sometimes even superior in quality to imported counterparts. Another big plus is that delivery times are usually shorter.

I was interested in metal universal shelving for most goods. For expensive alcohol, I ordered wooden cabinets and decided to buy the same for vegetables and fruits.

I chose the company "Rus". Their racks are easy to assemble, and moreover, the catalog presented many configurations and colors of painting. I liked that you can independently adjust the height of the shelves, do a slight tilt, when necessary.

Here are the basic elements of the rack:

  • Stand (attached to her support).   On the perforation in its ends, all other elements are hung with the help of special hooks. The basis of a rack can be completed with legs or rollers, allowing to level its level concerning a floor.
  • Rear panels.   Their presence is not necessary if the racks are placed along the wall. The main function of the back wall is to stiffen the whole structure. If you are faced with a choice, it is better to order a rack with a back wall. It is universal and suitable for a larger number of product groups. Sometimes ordered mirror panels: they create a visual effect of abundance.
  • Shelf brackets.

  • Formation of the product range of the store from A to Z

How to choose the type of stalls and correctly arrange them

In order to make the most of the trading space of the hall, it is necessary to include racks of various types in it.

Island racks (shelves on both sides).   Most often installed in self-service stores. They advantageously occupy the space in the middle of the hall, and also naturally divide it into departments. For example, I needed four island shelves, two of which were fortified - for canned products in cans, juices, drinks, alcohol, and the other two were ordinary - mainly for groceries. I stopped at the version with four shelves - the height of the ceilings in the building is quite enough. Usually the size of the shelves increases from top to bottom. On average, the height of the upper shelf can be about 30 centimeters, and the bottom up to 50. Therefore, small goods are laid up, and larger and larger ones go up (or store stock there).

Wall shelving.The name speaks for itself - they are exposed along the walls around the perimeter of the store. You can take a deeper lower shelves (60 cm) for the demonstration of small and large goods.

Face racks.Especially useful in the halls, where there are additional load-bearing columns; in the re-planned premises they will allow to go around inconvenient structures. They can also be attached to the island shelving.

Is there some more corner racks (exterior and interior). I recommend using them to use the corners of the retail space.

How beautifully arrange shelves and shelves in the store

I tried to arrange the trading floor in warm colors. So, ordered the shelves with the color of the frieze panels in orange. Therefore, for the vegetable department and for expensive alcohol, I chose wood furniture. I placed wine cabinets in front of an island rack with vodka, beer, and inexpensive drinks. Made an extra highlight. Buyers, especially men, liked my idea. In any case, I personally heard their opinion on this matter.

And for vegetables he stopped at the design version with inclined tops along the perimeter and wicker baskets installed on them. Standard equipment of such quality in the firms of my city did not offer me. There were only expensive imported options. So I ordered it separately in the carpentry shop. Found a picture that I liked on the Internet, printed and brought with him along with the calculation of the place.

In general, the choice of racking equipment is quite wide. I advise you to pay attention to the reviews of a particular supplier company. Sign a contract if the company has a good reputation, and the consultant confidently answers your questions.

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Expert opinion

Nikolai Khatskevich,

commercial Director of the FEAM Group of Companies, Moscow

Modern trade is such that the proposed range is expanding every day, while every centimeter of area counts. Natural questions arise how to save it and how to place more goods in a limited space. Manufacturers of commercial equipment are trying to answer these questions with new developments. One of them is Polybox.

These are sectional refrigerating cabinets, which take into account every centimeter of space. Although they are more expensive than the usual equipment, they save space by almost 2 times. And when you add a glass front, you can get both the display and the cooling of the goods at the same time. Neither racks nor freezers are needed. Everything is included in one unit. Agree, because it is much better to save on space, electricity and have many other advantages than to overpay for the same.

Our recent example is the equipment of mini-markets at gas stations. We have specially prepared the project, considering that people will see all the products of the store and buy it while they are waiting for the end of the refueling machine. This is the "glass front" - a very profitable option for small outlets. Shelves are shelves inside the box. By the way, they can withstand a load of up to 80 kg, which allows placing more products in the closet.

By the way, the polybox on 6 sections covers the store's needs for storing goods - you don’t even need to buy freezers. Convenience and the fact that the equipment is made to order for any premises fits into any corners.

Several types of products can be stored and displayed in it at once (for example, fish and dairy products, fruits, confectionery products) in the adjacent sections. At the same time sanitary rules are not violated. Products are securely insulated.

Another convenience is the combination of several sections with different storage temperatures in one product and the ability to store frozen, cooled and fresh products in one sectional combined cabinet.

Now is a time when you should not linger on the usual, standard solutions, but should, on the contrary, look for new ones. It is good that there are domestic manufacturers of commercial equipment who understand this and are trying to really help a business solve problems.

Information about the company

GC "FEAM".   Year of creation: 1993. Services: all complex of works on equipment of trade enterprises, selection of trade, warehouse and refrigerating equipment for stores (www.feam.ru, www.poliboks.ru). Customers: Victoria, Paterson, Myasnov, U Palycha, Shokoladnitsa, Sbarro, Teremok, Burger King. Staff: 300 people

When deciding how to choose a rack for a warehouse, it is necessary, first of all, to start from the concept of a warehouse, realized by the owner of the future storehouse. After all, the project of the future warehouse is prepared precisely from the concept. And the shelves themselves are selected on the basis of design data.

We will consider all the mentioned stages of selection of racks, starting from the project of the warehouse, moving to the stage of choosing from a variety of designs and ending with an assessment of the strength characteristics. After studying this material, you will understand, firstly, which racks to choose specifically for your storage conditions, secondly, how to evaluate their strength and, thirdly, how to choose a supplier of such equipment. But enough words, let's move on to the facts.

How to prepare a warehouse logistics project

Preparation of the project of arrangement of a warehouse is carried out as follows:

  • First, the object is visited by designers who take the size of the room and determine the operational characteristics of the building itself (the bearing capacity of the foundation, the heat resistance of the walls, the temperature conditions, etc.).
  • Next, a warehouse plan is formed, which is indicated not only by the dimensions of the room, but also by the location of communications (including fire hydrants).
  • At the next stage, the location of storage sites is paned, based on the customer's concept, drawing the position of each rack and determining the routes of the warehouse equipment.
  • In the final, software that facilitates logistics is prepared, instructions to storekeepers are drawn up and the technology of the warehouse itself is formed.

As a result, at the end of the project, the customer will have not only plans to distribute the racks in the warehouse, but also recommendations regarding the size and carrying capacity of future storage sites. With this data, you can begin to search for the necessary racks.

What are the racks

For warehouses, shelves are selected based on the characteristics of the storage itself. Since all the warehouses can be divided into several varieties (large, medium, commercial, industrial, and so on), each of them has its own shelving equipment. After all, each cargo stored in a particular warehouse has its own dimensions and weight. Consequently, for the proper organization of the process of storing goods and products, special shelving for warehouses is needed, selected according to the characteristics of the stored inventory items.

In addition, the type of rack construction itself also depends on it, since the saved cargo must be distributed not only into categories determined by storage conditions, but also by allowable weight and dimensions. Otherwise they will not fit in a cell or simply destroy the rack with their weight.

Therefore, in warehouses use several types of racks, classified by structural features. Moreover, each type of shelving has individual performance characteristics that affect the process of storage of goods and products. Since the design depends on the convenience of access to the stored inventory items, and the area occupied by one rack in the storage space.

As a result, the choice of a particular type of racking structures should be made only after a thorough assessment of all the characteristics of one or another variant.

Varieties of shelving equipment

The most common designs include the following systems:

  • Mezzanine racks. This is a structure of complex shape, with the possibility of completing levels. And the beams of these racks are mounted with an emphasis on the ceiling. Therefore, these structures have a second name - ceiling racks. Such a system allows you to mark on the shelves a large amount of shaped goods. Therefore, mezzanine (ceiling) racks are among the most efficient storage systems.
  • Pallet racking. At such places of storage, both the same type and combined goods or goods are well placed. Moreover, pallet racks, in most cases, are focused on front loading. In addition, the design of such racks created under the possibility of loading and unloading goods using special equipment. Therefore, pallet metal storage racks will go “to the yard” to all owners of dimensional storage facilities with a high degree of automation of loading and unloading operations.
  • Console racks. With the help of such constructions it is possible to assemble a storage place of any dimensions and any shape. Therefore, cantilever structures are used on platforms with non-standard sizes. In addition, it is worth noting the high strength of the console racks. This design is able to withstand a two-ton load. As a result, reinforced storage racks of the cantilever type are used for the storage of metal, heavy blanks or semi-finished products, logs, lumber and other goods with non-standard dimensions and a huge weight.
  • Deep racks. This category includes constructions created for special projects ordered for individual needs. Therefore, this rack has a non-standard dimensions of the cells. Moreover, the design of the deep rack, consisting of horizontal and vertical beams that form the frame on which the pallet is placed, offers any dimensions for the depth of the storage location. As a result, the storage rack warehouse, depth type is focused on storage, saving a large amount of inventory.

  • Shelving racks. Warehouse shelving racks are designed as a storage system with shelves of various widths and depths. And the future owner can choose the dimensions of the shelves on their own, or use standard designs. Therefore, the shelf system is suitable for storing any type of goods with different dimensions and weight.

In short, the range of racking systems offered to owners of modern warehouses demonstrates the diversity of both forms and designs. And no one forbids using racks of different types in different functional areas of the storage.

Storage Rack Strength

In addition to external characteristics and dimensions, the process of choosing a particular structure is also influenced by the strength of the racking system. And although the production technology of such metal structures involves the use of only high-quality materials, the strength characteristics of the racks still differ, due to the peculiarities of the shapes and sizes of these products. After all, the load capacity of the racks depends not only on the cross-section of the beams, but also on the distance between the supports and the geometry of the shelves or pallets holding the load.

And on the "lower" level, which occupies the first two meters of the height of the warehouse, it is necessary to select the strongest rack structures. After all, such a storage place can be increased by increasing the height of the rack up to 5 meters!

In addition, the rack rack must withstand not only the operational load. But the impact generated by a random touch of the structural element and the loader. True, such shock loads are usually absorbed by bump stops.

In consequence of this, the racking systems are selected taking into account the 125% (of the maximum operating load) safety margin. And this characteristic is checked annually. Moreover, the initial assessment of strength and maximum operating load can be carried out on the passport data of the racking system. Indeed, in this document the limiting values ​​of the longitudinal loads and torques generated in the joints and beams of this structure after the loading of the rack are indicated.

The selection of the strength characteristics is reduced to the comparison of passport data with the expected operating load (taking into account the necessary excess of 1.25 times).

Who to buy storage racks?

Acquisition of storage racks is usually given to the contractor who developed the logistics project. Moreover, the purchase process should be executed in the form of a tender, providing an opportunity for the customer to study the most profitable commercial offer.

However, it is necessary to take into account that cheap designs, in most cases, benefit in price due to a decrease in the metal intensity of products. And it turns out that, despite the apparently identical dimensions of storage racks, the strength of relatively expensive products produced without saving metal will be much higher than that of the “cheap” option. That is, expensive shelving can withstand a more substantial operating load than cheap counterparts.

As a result, with the same area, it is possible to load more cargo into a warehouse equipped with expensive but high-quality racks than into a storage facility filled with low-cost storage places.

Therefore, shelves are usually bought from the supplier who offers the best value for the strength and characteristics of the acquired storage location.

Should I buy domestic racks?

Definitely worth it! After all, domestic companies collect racks on foreign (or the best of the home-grown) technology, using imported accessories. Therefore, ordinary domestic designs work no worse than imported counterparts.

True, the accuracy of components for imported shelving is still higher than that of domestic counterparts. And any discrepancy in size will lead to difficulties in the process of assembling the system. However, with the strength and carrying capacity of domestic racking systems there is absolutely no problem.

However, in the segment of specialized shelves, for example, gravitational or mobile, the domestic manufacturer was not able to kill the proposals of competing foreign companies.

Therefore, any non-standard designs, dimensions or characteristics of which differ from ordinary values, it is better to purchase from foreign companies. After all, homegrown manufacturers simply do not have equipment for the production of racks of this type.

However, according to experts, the need for extraordinary shelving does not exceed a few percent of the annually sold products. In addition, over the past few years, equipment and specialists capable of producing non-standard racks have appeared in Russia. So, lately, very good versions of designs on hooks have appeared on the market for racking systems, which were previously purchased only from foreign manufacturers.

Well, to be specific, the following domestic companies can be singled out among the leaders in the segment of the production of warehouse metal structures: Miloran, DiKom, Belmetizdelye, Maxstor, Warehouse-Interior, Polymetal. You can trust the products of these companies completely.

Shelving for the house is a very convenient and functional storage system. They are quite versatile, and therefore relevant in any interior, both classical and modern.

In modern apartments you can often find many different types of shelving. They are very popular, since at the same time they allow to organize the space as much as possible and visually facilitate it.

Home shelving: types and functions

To begin, consider what are the racks for the house.   The simplest type of shelving consists of shelves and has no rear walls. Due to the fact that its construction does not include walls and doors, it does not clutter the space, but creates a feeling of lightness.

This shelving fits perfectly into a minimal design.rooms and suitable for storing billets and products in the pantry. Another type of home shelving is multifunctional and elegant shelving made of wood or chipboard. They can be equipped with various partitions, shelves, drawers and boxes, pallets, rear walls, lower cabinets, etc.

Zoning Rack

In the interior of the house rack can play the role of partitions for zoning a large room.   For example. In the living room, he can separate the recreation area from the dining room, in the office - the library from the computer, and in the children's room - the play area from the bedroom. For these purposes, mobile racks on wheels are very often used today, which can be easily moved from one place to another.

What are shelving in the house for

Depending on the location of the rack on it can be stored a variety of items.   Most often, shelves are used for books, they can stand in almost any room.

Modern book shelves have an advantage over other cabinet furniture, as they allow rational use of room space, have an attractive appearance and are inexpensive.

They are also very roomy, taking up very little space, so that the interior is not overloaded.

Rack in the hallway

A small flat shelving is suitable for the hallway.   which will take up little space, but will contain all the necessary things: umbrellas, hats, bags, scarves and shoes.

Rack in the kitchen

In the kitchen the rack can play the role of traditional shelves and wall cabinets.   Having adapted a shallow big rack for kitchen utensils, you will simultaneously solve the problem of placing objects and make the kitchen modern and fashionable.

Shelving in the living room

In the living room rack can be an alternative to the traditional "wall".It can accommodate books, souvenirs, a stereo system, and a TV with a DVD player. Its spaciousness and lightness will allow you not to clutter up the living room space with bulky closets and dressers.

The rack can be independent   represent part of the storage system or the system itself may consist of several racks. You can assemble such a “furniture designer” in any furniture store, based on your taste.

Rack in the nursery

Do not do without shelving in the nursery.Since open storage systems allow the child to easily find and retrieve the right things. He will be happy to arrange the toys on the shelves and play on them. And, having matured, he will put his textbooks on the shelves of the rack.

Shelving near the workplace

It is also very convenient to put a small rack near the home computer.   It can easily fit CDs, printer paper, reference books, books, magazines and other accessories that will always be available.

Rack for plants

Many housewives love to use racks for growing flowers.After all, they can easily be placed at once many different pots of flowers, in contrast to the windowsills, which contain a limited number of plants.

Shelving design in the house

It is necessary to select the style and color of the rack, focusing on the overall solution of the interior. And you can make it a "highlight" of the room and choose an unusual design and bright color, which will distinguish it from the general style.

Modern racks can be made of a variety of materials.   For example, for an apartment in the high-tech style suitable rack of metal and glass. Its shelves are made of tempered colored or clear glass, and the frame is made of chromed aluminum or steel.

Shelves made from natural wood or wood-based panels are also always in fashion.   Thanks to the special moisture-resistant impregnations, they are very practical and hygienic. Shelving can be made entirely of glass, metal, plastic, wood or laminated plates. Or they may have the most original combinations of materials. Given the low cost of shelving, unlike other options for home furniture, anyone can afford them.

Rack for home - photo

Today we will talk with you about what a rack. This interior object has long ceased to be an exclusively industrial object, although so far many people associate it with a heavy and cumbersome metal structure.

Shelves come in different shapes, they differ in size, scope of use and the material from which they are made. But their main purpose is always the same - the organization of space and compact storage of a variety of things.

Definition and Functionality

So, to make it easier to understand what a rack, you need to find out where the name of this structure originated from. The source of this definition can be considered the Dutch word Stellen, which in Russian means “to place”. In a more familiar interpretation of our ears, it was modified to the German Stellage.

In a dry academic language, this device has the definition of a structure consisting of a frame assembled from racks and crossbars, on which floorings are installed in several tiers. The rack is designed for storing piece objects and materials - this is its main function. In everyday life, it can serve not only for its intended purpose, but also as a barrier necessary for fencing individual zones in a room.

Basically, racks are metal structures in which the frame is made of pipes of different thickness (depending on the load that will be placed on them) and floor slabs of boards, chipboard or perforated metal sheets.

Types of racks for use

The simplest and most common type of racking device is considered a simple stationary design with shelves-cells. Their depth, height and width can vary depending on the dimensions of the objects stored in them. Modified models are equipped with sliding shelves, and sometimes an automated search system for ease of use of files and documentation. Do you know what a pallet rack, console or piler?

The first ones are equipped with grooves for placing warehouse pallets in them, which greatly simplifies the storage and movement of goods. The console and the rack stacker are specialized systems that do not contain stationary decking, the shelves can be fully completed and adjusted in height with the help of universal hooks-clamps.

Depending on where shelf constructions are used, they are divided into:

  • archival - devices of narrow profile, suitable for storing card files and documentation, which is rarely required;
  • office - usually it is stationary, convenient in operation racks, where business papers, different objects are put;
  • exhibition - special designs that are used to create expositions, demonstration of industrial products;
  • warehouse - most often it is metal shelving, they can be mobile, have a different structure and purpose;
  • household - fall under a separate category of furniture that can be used as an interior item in a residential, office or work space.

Due to the fact that the range of equipment needed to optimize storage and office space is very diverse, you need to be balanced with his choice.

What are the racks

Once the main material for the manufacture of shelving was wood. However, the racks and floors of this raw material did not differ in durability, especially in wet and cold warehouse conditions, therefore metal was replaced by wood.

Modern racks are made from a metal profile on which a powder-polymer coating is applied. Such constructions are distinguished by good resistance to various atmospheric influences, have an enhanced carrying capacity, are reliable and durable.

In the predominant majority of household and office racks, as well as some types of exhibition, collected from MDF, durable plastic or natural wood. It can be monolithic structures in which the frame and flooring are a single product. However, there are such modifications where glass shelves are installed. Shelving most often do not have a back wall. Also this one does not close the doors.

Business projects

What are racks and what is the scope of their application, entrepreneurs necessarily know, regardless of the vector of their activities. Where can you need such equipment?

  • On the production - for the situation of storage facilities.
  • In sales, at the points of sale of goods, we need not only designs for equipment for utility rooms and warehouses, but also retail shelving in the halls for visitors.
  • At fairs and thematic exhibitions - as showcases for demonstrative product samples.

As we have said, there are also office shelves necessary for systematization and storage of documentation, but also this furniture will be useful for decoration of premises in catering establishments, schools, kindergartens, medical institutions, etc.

Domesticated industry

In the interior decoration rack can simply be an indispensable object. This lightweight and versatile design has many incarnations. The rack can be made not only in the traditional form of a high rack with shelves arranged in a strictly geometrical order with perfectly smooth lines and features, but also have a more modernized appearance. Modern furniture designers offer asymmetric designs of various heights, widths and depths.

Shelves made of MDF panels are the most popular among buyers. This predisposition is due to ease of installation, as well as its versatility. Furniture manufacturers make modular racks, the location of the cells of which is possible in various ways, which allows you to modify this piece of furniture depending on the current needs and features of the room.

You can install the structure in almost any room, it all depends on its size. A small rack will fit into the interior of the hallway or bathroom, a large height and width design will be an excellent addition to the living room or bedroom.

Paradise for the reader

And if in the common areas of a multi-tier shelf will rather serve as a showcase for a variety of souvenirs and other nice little things, in the children's and home office the shelving is special purpose furniture. In the child’s room, it will be an ideal place to store numerous toys and textbooks, exercise books, handicrafts, and awards. In the study or home library, a bookcase will help you intelligently organize the space and arrange the print media according to your personal preferences and aesthetic convictions.