Save 25 - 60% Off Storewide!

Home > Articles > Shelves & Bookcases > Why Choose String Furniture Over Custom Built-In Shelving?

Why Choose String Furniture Over Custom Built-In Shelving?

Choose String Furniture for modular shelving over built-ins because of its key advantages. You can see the exact setup before buying, preserving room depth and openness. Its iconic design balances beauty and function. Modular flexibility lets you adjust configurations as needs change.

Published by danish design co |

May 14, 2025

“How a Duxiana mattress keeps you in deep sleep. Benefits of deep sleep. Sleep science behind deep sleep. How a Duxiana mattress works.”

Rhiannon Hills

Owner

String Furniture: The Modular Shelving Solution Over Built-Ins

Why Choose String Furniture for Modular Shelving Over Built-In Solutions When deciding between custom-built-in shelving and modular systems like String Furniture, both options have their pros and cons. Custom built-ins have always been very popular in Singapore and with Singapore designers. They do allow for personalized design that can hide away items, String Furniture does offer numerous advantages that make it a superior choice for many people in Singapore. Here are five key reasons why String modular shelving stands out:

See more on FurnitureShelves & BookcasesStorage topic

Sculptural Lighting: When Your Light Is Also Art

Outdoor Dining Chairs vs. Benches

Sofas for Multi-Generation Homes in Singapore

How to Clean and Maintain a Luxury Mattress

Design Harmony at Home: Matching Sofas and Lounge Chairs

Top Recommendations

1. You Know Exactly What It Will Look Like Before Buying

With custom built-ins, it can be hard to fully visualize the result until the work is done. In contrast, String Furniture is a tried-and-true system. You can plan and view the exact configuration of shelves and cabinets, ensuring you know precisely what you’re getting. Its established design allows you to design the look and choose the pieces that fit yours needs and aesthetic.

2. You Preserve Room Depth

Built-ins often close off the space and can make rooms feel smaller. String Furniture’s modular design, even when combined with cabinets, retains the depth and openness of the room. Its slim profile is unobtrusive, and the system allows for both open and closed storage without sacrificing space. So your room remains as spacious as you can make it – you don’t loose the eyesight depth which for Singapore is key. Another major benefit of String Furniture is its ability to be installed at higher levels, taking advantage of vertical storage space without overwhelming the room. Its lightweight and airy design leads the eye upward, making the room feel larger, rather than closed off or cramped. Unlike bulky built-ins.

3. It’s a World-Famous Design and looks great!

Unlike most built-ins, which prioritize function over aesthetics, the String Shelving System is iconic for its beauty and minimalist appeal. Designed by Nils and Kajsa Strinning in 1949, it has been celebrated by design authorities worldwide for its sleek, timeless appearance. String Furniture strikes the perfect balance between form and function. Bringing a real style to the room but with so many looks to choose from you can get minimlaist, a classic danish look, an industrial feel and even a more italian aesthetic by mixing woods and colours.

4. Modular Flexibility - you can change your mind and rearrange / restyle or even move it!

A significant drawback of built-in shelving is that once installed, it's there for good. However, String Furniture is flexible. You can easily change the configuration by adding or removing shelves, cabinets, and accessories as your needs evolve. This flexibility is perfect for those who want the ability to modify their space over time. You can change your mind and reorganise, add to or modify the system with minimal fuss.

5. Portability - you can take it with you!

When you move houses, built-ins stay behind. But with String Furniture, you can take your investment with you. The system disassembles easily, making it ideal for renters or those who anticipate moving in the future. Its portability ensures that you don’t have to leave behind your carefully curated storage solution and its easy to fit into your nw space as you can modify it to suit your needs.

1. Add Your Heading Text Here

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

From $ 7,586

FAQ

Item #1

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo

Item #2

Furniture Models

Playground Sofa

From $3456

Be Inspired

Visit our showroom

We invite you to experience our quality firsthand and find inspiration for your home.
We look forward to welcoming you!

ASK AWAY

We are here
to help

Whether you have an enquiry about a product, or a question about our complimentary home styling service, we are here to help!

NEED DESIGN HELP?

Create your dream home

We provide complimentary home styling service with 3D room renderings to show you how it will all come together.

What others had to say

Got my String Furniture shelving system from them. Quality products and great customer service. Shout out to Lauretta from sales and Gabriel from the delivery team!

-Daria L

I placed a string furniture order with Danish Design Co., in November 2021. My order arrive in January 2022 but the installation was only completed at the end of February. The delay was due to the Chinese New Year holiday and SG-MY safe travel restriction cause by the pandemic. Despite the installation delay, the delivery and installation man was professional. He was alone and managed to set up the entire set in a couple of hours. I was really pleased with his workmanship. The quality of the String Furniture is top-notch too. Thank you!

-Sisu Shan Leong

Excellent custom made furniture worth the wait time and investment. Great customer service too!

-Sishreyas Subbaraya

DISCOVER MORE

Explore Related Topics

Embrace Comfort and Sustainability in Scandinavian Living Room Design

Why Choose An Extendable Dining Table for Your Home

Luxury Bed Brands: Duxiana vs. Hastens vs. Savoir

SOFA

LIVING ROOM

DINING ROOM

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

BEDROOM FURNITURE

LIGHTING

STORAGE

OFFICE FURNITURE

PET FURNITURE

SALE

PROMO