Acrylic Wall Magazine Rack

Magazines and catalogs have a way of spreading across every flat surface in a home: the coffee table, the kitchen counter, the arm of the sofa. A floor rack helps, but it takes up space and often ends up in the way. The Acrylic Wall Magazine Rack takes a simpler approach. It moves the reading material onto the wall, where it is easy to see and easy to reach, and in the clear version it holds everything up without visually adding anything to the room.

It comes in three widths, in clear acrylic or one of twelve colors, and mounts with the included wall fixings. That combination of space saving storage and near invisible design is what makes it such a good bookshelf for magazines, brochures and thin books.

What makes the acrylic magazine rack stand out

The clear design comes first. In clear acrylic, the rack more or less disappears against the wall, so the covers of the magazines become the display. That is exactly what you want in a small hallway, a home office or a bathroom, where a solid rack would add visual clutter.

The space saving is the second strength. Because it mounts on the wall, it keeps the floor clear and the coffee table tidy. In a small room, freeing up that floor space makes a noticeable difference, and the reading material stays organized rather than stacked.

The practicality is the third. The acrylic is 0.2 inches thick, and it wipes clean properly, which matters in a bathroom more than people expect. Three widths, 11.8, 15.7 and 19.7 inches, suit different walls, and twelve colors are available for anyone who would rather the rack showed. Screen settings can cause slight color variations between the photos and the item you receive.

Where it looks best, room by room

• Hallways. Keeps catalogs and mail off the console table.
• Bathrooms. A tidy spot for magazines that wipes clean easily.
• Home offices. Holds brochures, notebooks and reference magazines at eye level.
• Reading corners. Puts the current issue within reach of a favorite chair.
• Waiting areas. A clean, modern display for a studio or a small office.

The clear version suits almost any style, from modern and minimalist to Scandinavian, while the colored versions can add a playful accent to a child's room or a bright hallway.

Choosing the width and placement

The three widths are 11.8, 15.7 and 19.7 inches, and the acrylic is 0.2 inches thick. The 11.8 inch rack suits a narrow wall or a bathroom, the 15.7 inch rack holds a good spread in a hallway or an office, and the 19.7 inch rack suits a wider wall or a reading corner. The Dimensions section above lists each size.

A few placement tips help:

• Mark the fixings level before drilling, so the rack sits straight.
• Fix into something solid before loading it.
• Hang it at a height where the covers are easy to see and reach.
• In a bathroom, keep it away from direct splashes from the shower.

For a gallery effect, hang two or three racks in a row or a staggered column. The covers then become a changing piece of wall art that updates every time a new issue arrives.

Pairing it with other pieces

An acrylic rack pairs well with other light, open storage. Floating shelves nearby can hold books and plants, while the rack keeps flatter items like magazines and brochures visible. Together they make a small reading or working corner feel organized without looking heavy.

The floating shelves collection has open shelves that suit the same clean look, the bookshelves collection has other wall storage for books, and the wall decor collection has pieces to finish the wall around it.

Care is simple. Wipe the acrylic with a soft, damp cloth and dry it. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners, which will scratch or cloud the acrylic.

It also makes a thoughtful gift for a keen reader, a new homeowner or anyone setting up a home office.

Rotating what goes in the rack keeps it interesting. A favorite issue, a travel guide or a children's picture book facing out gives the wall a fresh look without any effort beyond swapping one cover for another.

In a family home, a low rack at a child's height can turn picture books and comics into something children reach for on their own. Hung beside a reading chair or at the end of a bed, it makes a small, inviting library that takes up no floor space at all.

In a bathroom, a single rack beside the bath keeps a couple of magazines off the floor and within easy reach.

Is the acrylic magazine rack right for your space?

This rack is a strong fit if you:

• Want magazines off the floor and the coffee table.
• Like a clear design that almost disappears on the wall.
• Have a hallway, a bathroom or an office short on floor space.
• Want to choose between clear and a colored finish.

It may not be the right choice if you need to store thick books or heavy binders, or if you would rather not drill into the wall. A standing bookshelf would suit those needs better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes and colors are answered at info@norafurnish.com.