6 Creative Ways to Use Open Shelving in Your Home

6 Creative Ways to Use Open Shelving in Your Home
January 10, 2026 hometrust

6 Creative Ways to Use Open Shelving in Your Home

Open shelving is a popular feature in Singaporean homes, especially for homeowners who want to display their knick-knacks.

In this article, we show you 6 ways to use open shelving in your home.

Read on to find out more!

1. Open shelving at your TV console

modern living room with roller blinds and sofa
465A Fernvale Road ($85,000) by The Interior Lab Pte Ltd

With your TV console, go with a mix of closed cabinetry and open shelving.

You can stow away unsightly items, and display your collectibles or items that have special significance to you.

2. Open shelving at your shoe storage area

contemporary entryway with cove lighting and shoe rack
Blk 3 Everton Park ($80,000) by The Design Scientists

An open shelf or niche at your shoe storage area breaks up the monotony, and adds some visual interest.

You can use this area to display items, or allow visiting guests to store their belongings here.

3. Open shelving at your kitchen

minimalist dining room with dining table and dining chairs
9 Joo Seng Road 2 ($90,000) by The Interior Lab Pte Ltd

Want to incorporate open shelving in your kitchen?

The trick is to locate your shelf away from the stove, so that the items displayed on the shelf don’t get sticky, oily, or dirty.

4. Open shelving at your dining area

contemporary dining room with dining table and display cabinets
682A Edgedale Plains ($44,000) by The Interior Lab Pte Ltd

Open shelving next to your dining area is both aesthetic and functional.

Other than displaying knick-knacks, you can also use this area as a dry pantry, where you store drinks, glasses and cups, and anything that you might need.

5. Open shelving at your hallway

scandinavian living room with display cabinets and open storage
114B Alkaff Crescent ($30,000) by The Interior Lab Pte Ltd

Open shelving is a great way to spruce up an empty hallway or wall.

You can easily switch up the items on display – so you get to refresh the look as and when you want!

6. Open shelving in your bedroom

scandinavian walk in wardrobe with wardrobe and carpet
Springfield ($200,000) by Juz Interior Pte Ltd

Have a bag collection or shoe collection that you want to show off?

Build some open shelving in your bedroom, so that you can do just that!

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