If you are a DIY novice, the idea of choosing and assembling shelving to meet your storage needs may be a daunting task. However, all homes, and indeed businesses, have a need for shelving, to keep things tidy and organised. So, here are some pointers to help make your shelving project a success.
- Form or function? Think about how the shelves or units are to be used. As an example, if you plan to display a beautiful collection of ornaments in your lounge, the aesthetic value of the shelving will likely be of prime importance. Conversely, if you are buying storage racking for your garage, durability and cost may be your key considerations
- Measure up. If you are creating a storage area in a finite area, such as an alcove, it is important to measure your available space carefully. Similarly if you are buying a floor-standing shelving unit, chalk or tape out its footprint to ensure that it doesn’t pose any obstacles in opening doors or moving freely around the space it will occupy
- Set your budget. Here at BiGDUG we have a vast array of shelving and storage racks to suit all budgets. Decide at the start how much you want to allocate to your shelving project and remember to build in any additional costs, such as delivery
- Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to ask a more practised friend or relative to help you in planning out and assembling your shelving. People are usually very generous in passing along the benefit of their experience and will most likely be flattered to be asked
