Not selfish, or shellfish, but shelf-ish. Cornerstones only has one 'built in' shelf- which is the the space in the atrium* which was the bathroom windowsill [before the previous oiweners built the extension] and is now on an internal wall.
It is particularly useful at Christmas for displaying my Willow Tree Nativity Set. We have 5 'Billy' shelving units holding books and DVDs, and some 'Gorm' shelving [also Ikea] in the study holding sewing stuff, and office equipment [the laminator etc]
Bob has put up small shelves for specific purposes - by his record deck there's a long narrow shelf, so he can display the sleeve of any LP he is playing.Years ago he put up a little shelf in the atrium to hold the WiFi router. But that isn't needed any more. Over Christmas I used the shelf for decorations.
So helpful if we [or guests in the back bedroom] need the loo at night. Or if grandchildren on sleepover wake up and need us. We can have a gentle light on instantly [without flailing around trying to find the switch in the dark] - but we do not need to leave the light on all night.
The phone base has been fixed to the other end of the shelf - and in between is a good space to display greetings cards. Now Christmas is over, I am sticking to my fortnight rule for cards on display. After that they are repurposed or recycled. Many become placemarkers in my cookbooks - tio the frustration of the rest of the family, who pick up a book to flick through the recipes and end up being showered with confetti [birthday greetings, thank you notes etc]
* we call it the atrium after the manner of the Romans who gave that name to the space in the centre of their villas. It's not a room as such - but the other rooms open on to it, and there is an arch through to the hallway. Since retirement it has been our dining area.
**please don't comment on the many uses for suncream, I have regular body lotion, and brass polish, and I don't need shaving cream [there was more than enough to depilate an army of wookies]
Intrigued by the motion sensor for when you go to the loo.
ReplyDeleteFour rooms open onto the space - three of them are not near the light switch, and in the dark, you'd run the risk of tripping over chairs or dining table. But we don't want to leave the light on all night. It's a surprisingly successful solution.
DeleteUrgh, the thought of using suncream for any of those purposes is repugnant!
ReplyDeleteI like your shelves. Our piano gets used as a shelf for cards. We only have window sills in the bathrooms and then the kitchen. The idea of an atrium with a dining table is pleasing.
Well done for your shelf care. I'm trying to use things up and discard too!
A piano provides a good "card shelf". In many NT properties I've seen grand pianos used to display all the family photos in silver frames. Not something 8 have room for...
DeleteWe had an atrium in a bungalow we once lived in. It was a square, with each wall being a door! Kitchen, bedroom 1, bedroom 2 and bathroom! Very odd; a previous owner had removed a corridor/hall to increase the size of the kitchen and this was the result.
ReplyDeleteI think many atria appear after extensions are added
DeleteYou've made me miss all the shelving in my old job!I used to.love arranging them with their fine artefacts and ornaments and the photographs on the grand piano! I'm just about to dismantle an Ikea bookshelf in my boxroom which is leaning dangerously to one side! Just got to find homes for everything that it's packed with Buy Nothing Group awaits).
ReplyDeleteWell done with the declutter
DeleteI am envious of you being able to have birthday cards on display for so long. In this house my husband (despite my protests) goes around taking them down after only a couple of days as they 'get on his nerves' BUT he always complains if I even mention taking Christmas cards down much before twelfth night!
ReplyDeleteBob sometimes mutters gently - usually with justification because cards are displayed months after the event
DeleteWell done getting all your shelves dusted and organized. It's something I should do, too.
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DeleteI do like a good shelf, my favourite one ... and thinking about it ... my only one, is the radiator cover in my living room. I switch out the things on top regularly, but it always holds some plants and books.
ReplyDeleteDo your plants cope with being over the radiator? Don't they dry out?
DeleteThey seem to thrive, but then I've got mostly succulent types. The Poinsettia however did NOT approve and is now back on the windowsill. :-)
DeleteIve given up on poinsettias long ago!
DeleteWe have Shedman made shelves above our radiators and they are useful for little displays. Like you, I have the two week card rule but for my birthday this year, my friend Ann gave me a card to plant in a pot. It has wild flowers seeds in it so watch this space! Catriona
ReplyDeleteA quick look round Cornerstones reveals that almost all radiators are under windowsills and would not be good locations for a shelf. The one in the Futility room has an airer hooked on it. But there's one in the hall where a narrow shelf might work... I must consult MY Shedman!
DeleteThank you for sharing your shelf-ish day. It made me think I should check my shelves though!
ReplyDeleteI do not wish to make anyone feel guilty...
DeleteI like the idea of the motion sensor light. We each have a penlight to use to go to the bathroom without putting on a light (too much light wakes me up). However, DH. forgets to use his and there is enough light to get to the bathroom but since he turns on the full light in there, he can't see on his way back. So I end up awake holding my penlight for him to get back through the bedroom without stumbling! An automatic light would help, I guess.
ReplyDeleteI think it would! 💡
ReplyDeleteI love that Willow nativity display - and perfect place to display it! You really make good use of those shelves.
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