The open bookshelf has long been a staple of the home library. But the last few years have seen it step beyond the confines of a home library or study and break conventions by gracing the living room and hallways alike. A large, open shelf adds ample display and storage space; bringing together both the elements in a seamless fashion. Add to it the charm and inviting warmth of wood and you have a winner! Contemporary wooden shelves are a far cry from their predecessors that relied on a heavy grain of wood and seemed more cumbersome than convenient. Today, innovative design and new-age technology has seen an entirely new army of open wooden shelves.Metallic frame holds wooden boxes that create a cool displayOpen shelves in wood blend textural contrast and beauty with an aura of spaciousness that cabinets with doors simply lack. With many of these wall-fitted compositions offering flexibility and modular ease, you can actually start off small and add in more shelving units down the line. Depending on both your current needs and the available space, these adaptable shelves evolve and also shrink. Space-savvy, smart and trendy, here is a look at 11 such fabulous shelving ideas ?Metal and Wood ShelvingIn a modern interior dominated by polished surfaces, man-made materials, finishes that feel inherently urbane and curated, wood and metal automatically bring contrast both visually and texturally. Combining wood with metal also opens up an entirely new avenue of decorating styles t...