ᐅ How can I combine IKEA Besta furniture with glass shelves to create an open and airy overall look?
Created on: 17 Feb 2023 10:23
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Hello everyone,
I am looking for ideas and tips on how to combine my IKEA Besta furniture series with additional glass shelves in a way that keeps the overall appearance in the room airy and light.
Specifically, I want to find out how to harmoniously blend the typical closed Besta units with doors or drawers with open glass shelving. It is important to me that the glass surfaces help break up the visual weight of the wall units without making the sections above or below seem too heavy or bulky.
Are there any special design tricks, layout options, or color elements that can help make the furniture ensemble look open and modern? How do you best balance the closed look (storage) and openness (glass shelving) in practice?
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
I am looking for ideas and tips on how to combine my IKEA Besta furniture series with additional glass shelves in a way that keeps the overall appearance in the room airy and light.
Specifically, I want to find out how to harmoniously blend the typical closed Besta units with doors or drawers with open glass shelving. It is important to me that the glass surfaces help break up the visual weight of the wall units without making the sections above or below seem too heavy or bulky.
Are there any special design tricks, layout options, or color elements that can help make the furniture ensemble look open and modern? How do you best balance the closed look (storage) and openness (glass shelving) in practice?
I look forward to your experiences and recommendations!
Regarding how to combine IKEA Besta furniture with glass shelves for an open and airy overall look, I would like to add a practical note about installation:
Make sure the glass shelves are securely and stably mounted. The load-bearing capacity should not be underestimated, especially with open glass elements.
- Use suitable wall brackets that correspond to the weight.
- Check the fixing of the Besta units to avoid any unwanted instability.
- A combination of fixed hooks and concealed lighting can enhance both stability and design.
This is not only visually sensible but also ensures a safe assembly in the long term.
Make sure the glass shelves are securely and stably mounted. The load-bearing capacity should not be underestimated, especially with open glass elements.
- Use suitable wall brackets that correspond to the weight.
- Check the fixing of the Besta units to avoid any unwanted instability.
- A combination of fixed hooks and concealed lighting can enhance both stability and design.
This is not only visually sensible but also ensures a safe assembly in the long term.
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