1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
The main entrance opens onto the living room, which includes a day bed with integrated storage, plus some shelving and a large porthole-style circular window to maximize daylight inside.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
Even in a room with low ceilings, a gallery wall or vertical shelving can draw the eye upward and elongate your walls.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
The vibe: Indy is a small space that emanates warm, cozy vibes with its wooden tables and shelving, green plants and pottery for sale.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Its biggest sale of the year has kicked off early, bringing discounts of up to 40% off bed frames, sofas, lighting, tables, shelving, and home decor.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
The main entrance opens onto the living room, which includes a day bed with integrated storage, plus some shelving and a large porthole-style circular window to maximize daylight inside.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
Even in a room with low ceilings, a gallery wall or vertical shelving can draw the eye upward and elongate your walls.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
The vibe: Indy is a small space that emanates warm, cozy vibes with its wooden tables and shelving, green plants and pottery for sale.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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