There's something appealing about the combination of steel and wood. Here are two shelf options for instant storage—over a desk, in a kitchen, or in an entryway.

Above: Blu Dot Wonder Wall Shelf (shown with a walnut back panel; also available with an ivory back); $299 for a set of two at Design Public.

Above: Fabian Wood and Steel Shelf with brackets of powder-coated steel; $6.99 each at Ikea.