You know how jealous you’ve been of friends before just because of the bookcase they were showing off in their home? Well, you don’t have to fear anymore. There are actually many affordable and most used furniture items out there. You can collect books, but also use it to display things like photos, your collections, and do what some other people do – use it as a “catch all” (we’re just kidding about that one, but hey; it does happen). If you choose the right bookshelf however, you can have a piece of furniture that can last you a lifetime.
Style is Important
There are multiple styles available when it comes to picking the right regale. You need to decide what style of book shelves you want. You may want one of the following styles of bookshelves:
Standard – bookshelf, which are commonly made of wood of manufactured wood and have shelfs spaced evenly apart (or sometimes shelves may be adjustable).
Étagère – These are more delicate bookshelves, and are often made of glass and open-backed.
Ladder Bookshelf (or leaning) – These bookshelves have a ladder design and are meant to lean against the wall with “step-style” shelves that can decrease as the ladder goes up from the ground.
Corner Bookshelf – This style of bookshelf is made and designed to neatly fit in the corner with the backs at a 90-degree angle.
Scaffold Shelf – These are literally named by the way they look like an old fashioned suspended supports like a real scaffold.
Cube Shelves – These fancy style shelves are more modern and are usually a lot shorter, so they look like a shelfed cubby and are great for setting objects on.
Built-in Shelf – These are creatively built into your wall. This style is the most durable, but they do have pros and cons (like the fact that you can’t just take it if you moved or sold your home). They are one of the most elaborate forms of bookshelves, and you may need to hire a contractor to create your custom bookshelf for your home.
Size Always Matters
When it comes to designing your bookshelf space, you need to consider the size. You don’t want it to overpower everything in the room, but you do want it to compliment everything. That being said, you also want to ensure that you have enough space to put the bookshelf where you want it so it can complement your room properly.
How Functional Is It?
Do you want your bookshelf to be able to be moved with other furniture in the home during a remodel/rearrangement? You may want a bookshelf on wheels then even if you’re using it as a room divider. At the same time, you may want to consider an adjustable height shelf so you can easily adjust the height of each shelf.
Conclusion
With the preceding tips above, you can get another step on your way to having a great bookshelf. Of course, you also want to think about having a custom bookshelf built, or you may want to make sure the material compliments your room and home design as well. Of course, you don’t want to forget that the color is very important too.
