B&M is selling a wall-mounted shelf for £12 that bears a striking resemblance to a £45 version from Next, potentially saving shoppers more than £30. The Michigan Round Multi-Section Shelf is designed to add both style and functionality to a home while saving floor space.
Design and features
The B&M shelf comes in black with four shelving panels, a weight capacity of 1.5kg, and dimensions of 50cm wide, 10cm deep, and 50cm tall. It is available only in stores, and customers can use the postcode checker on the B&M website to find their nearest location. The product description says: "Bring some style and functionality to your home with this Michigan Round Multi-Section Shelf." B&M describes it as "smart."
Comparison with Next's version
Next's Natural Dark Bronx Round Wall Shelf costs £45 and features three shelves, a black metal frame, and rustic wood-effect shelves. It is slightly larger at 55cm wide, 12cm deep, and 55cm tall. The Next description reads: "Bring rugged charm to your space with our Bronx round wall shelf. Featuring a black metal frame and rustic wood effect shelves, the circular design could make a statement in any room."
Customer reviews
While B&M's website does not allow customer reviews, Next's site features positive feedback. One shopper said: "Saw this shelving at my cousin's house ages ago & thought how effective it looked. It’s taken me ages to get round to buying it, but I’m so glad I did." Another commented: "Good quality and well made item. Good price. A really nice way to display your things." A third wrote: "Nice I really like it not too over the top and displays my little nick knacks looks amazing with my furniture."
Space-saving benefits
Wall-mounted shelves like these make use of vertical space that often goes unused, eliminating the need for bulky floor-standing furniture. They offer a smaller footprint and flexible placement, helping to open up room layouts.
