How to Cover Shelves Without Doors?

Although open shelves are in trend these days but some people prefer to keep them covered. It would be inconvenient to many to keep everything out in the open for everyone to witness. So how to cover shelves without doors? I am going to tell you 3 easy ways by which you can hide your shelves and still maintain a decent décor.

I know, you must be thinking curtains are for doors and windows, why would you suggest that. Trust me, it would be an amazing idea. You can pick out curtains and cover the shelves entirely. You can either install a curtain rod or use a spring tension rod. By hanging curtains, you’ll be able to cover up the clutter.

If you have open bookshelves and you wish to cover them now then hanging paintings in front of them as a cover would be a great idea. You yourself can paint a few paces to give them a personalized touch.

If you can't hide the shelves, you can hide the things you’re placing on them. Bring in baskets which are slightly smaller in size than your shelves and you’ll be able to place everything in them.

If you want to cover kitchen shelves without doors then I believe you can find detachable screens or doors online and use them to conveniently cover them. They’ll be an economical and convenient option.

This is all I have for you on how to cover shelves without doors.

I was looking for DIY methods to cover my disarranged bookshelf in my bedroom. It’s an open shelf that collects dust daily and is difficult to clean because of many items stored on the shelf. This mess not only makes the room less inviting but also causes a sudden increase in my dust allergies. I was concerned about how to cover open shelf to hide the clutter. After looking at different options, I found the best solution to keep my bookshelf clean and organised.

Diy How to Cover Open Shelves?

Here are some easy ways to make group the items and shield your shelf:

• Folding Screen Wall: This movable screen can be placed in front of your messy shelf to hide it from view. This separates your living area from the storage space, making it look more clean. 

• Window Shades:

  If your shelves are attached to the wall, installing a roller shade or a fabric shade on the shelf front can hide the clutter. It is a creative idea because you can pull it down or roll it up when you need to access the shelves. 

• Storage Boxes:

  Use different sized boxes to organise similar items together and label them for easy access. You can either paint or wallpaper the boxes to match your room decor, making the shelf look tidy.

• Clustered Vases:

  You can arrange a variety of vases with small sculptures or candles to improve the overall decor while keeping the clutter out of sight.

In my home, I have installed window shades. However, you can prevent overcrowded shelves by usefully creating a perfect space with these innovative ideas on how to cover an open shelf in your home.

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To be honest, I don’t think shelves without doors make much sense for me. I live in Bangalore and I have lived in 3 rental homes. Out of these 3 one of them didn’t have any doors on the cupboards and it was a nightmare for me. I struggled to keep my shelves free of cockroaches, fruit flies and if nothing, there was moisture all the time. But I do understand that open shelves do look good and are in trend. So, here are a few things that I would recommend you do. I will tell you how to cover open shelves in bedroom along with a few ideas for kitchen as well.

How to cover cupboard shelves in bedroom?

To cover cupboard shelves in bedroom you can go for:

• Curtains

• Transparent sheets

• Paintings

• Makeshift cardboard 

These are some open cupboard covering ideas.

Ideas to cover open shelves in Kitchen

If you want ideas to cover shelves in kitchen then be sure to try these methods:

• Install tension rod and hang attractive kitchen towels

• Install adhesive hooks to hang placemats

• Install roller blinds 

I hope these tips help you cover shelves without doors easily without shelling a lot of money.

Initially open shelves looked great but cleaning them got too tough. They are open to the air and dust and hence get dirty easily. Above all, I sometimes do not like people commenting on what crockery I have on the open shelves of my kitchen or why they are not properly arranged. I really wanted to cover them up hence had to find methods on how to cover open shelves in kitchen. Hanging curtains, or placing pots with plants were getting old so I chalked out some better ideas. I know many of you too want to know some tips and I hope my list is going to help you.

How to cover open shelves?

Here are some ideas to hide or cover your shelf:

• Use a sliding door: These doors are very cool and superior looking and serve as a partition wherever wanted.

• Installing a room divider: Room dividers help to divide big spaces into smaller ones. You can guard or hide your shelf and use a room divider as an open shelf cover

• Using a mirror: Mirrors can also be used to cover a closet without a door. In a kitchen, it might look odd but to hide open shelves in other rooms, mirrors can be used

• Installing barn doors: Barn doors are like sliding doors only but these kinds of doors have aesthetic vibes of their own. They are usually used in large farmhouses but is a unique way to cover shelves.

The answer to how to cover shelves with doors is also going to be the same. You can implement these methods only to hide the shelves.

Hope you have got tips on how to cover open shelves in kitchen.

Thank you Kritika you have shared some great shelf cover ideas. Ms. Unnati apart from what she has shared, I would like to add a couple of more ideas into the kitty. Perhaps when you are looking for a change, these can come in handy. Check them out below:

These 2 ideas are my absolute favourite. In fact, I have implemented them at my place and I am so proud.

Don’t be surprised. You can elaborate on this idea by picking out indoor creeper plants and placing them in pots. Keep them on the shelves and let their long and thin stems do the job. This idea is the best in my opinion as it introduces greenery into your home, has a fresh vibe to it and most importantly, it is inexpensive.

If you don’t know how to cover shelf without a door, you can opt for a frosted glass. You will have ample choices in design, shape and quality. I advise you to go for cracked theme sliding frosted glass. It is convenient and lasts longer (Unless you have naughty kids at home). This option will require little investment but it is one of the safest bets.