Styling a functional yet appealing bookcase is an art that combines function and aesthetics. A well-designed bookcase not only offers a useful way to store items, but it also improves the room’s design. It is possible to make a display that both reflects your personality and keeps things organized by carefully choosing objects like books,...

Right now you’re probably what’s so special about a nursery bookshelf anyway. Although at its core it’s still just a simple, regular shelf, there are a few small details and characteristics which may or may not interfere with that. For example, a nursery bookshelf tends to be smaller than other types of shelves or to...

Whether you use them to store and organize books, for display or as space fillers, bookshelves are very versatile and provide lots of unique and interesting opportunities for designing and decorating the space around them in cool ways. With that in mind, let’s check out a few inspiring ways for decorating with bookshelves or the...

The versatility of bookshelves goes beyond the multitude of different styles and types that you get to choose from. Modern bookshelves, in particular, are great at blending looks and functionality in the sense that they not only turn the books and other items that they hold into decorations but the shelves and the units themselves...

Forget the old, boring and simple bookshelves your parents used to have and focus on more creative designs. It’s time to think out of the box and to find new ways to display your book collection. Get some inspiration from nature and opt for a tree bookshelf. This tree bookshelf designs has already become a...

Bookshelves may not seem like the type of exciting furniture pieces but don’t let their usual lack of complexity fool you. You can customize them in all sorts of cool and ingenious ways and you can even give them a whole new identity. Originality and creativity come with the job when you’re a DIYer and...

Shelves, regardless of type or design, are practical and versatile. Every room can benefit from open shelves, whether in the living room for books and decor, the dining room for dishes, the bathroom for toiletries, or the kitchen for utensils and spices. Shelving also works well in spaces like home offices, entryways, hallways, and bedrooms....

What you display on a bookshelf is as important as the shelf itself. We sometimes choose to ignore that and we furnish our homes and offices with the same plain and boring bookshelves that everyone else has without stoping to consider other options. If you’d like to see some alternatives, we’re ready to show you...

Bookshelves are a necessity in almost every home, but they don’t have to be basic or boring. The designs available today are varied and cool, and bookshelves come in all decor styles to fit your personality and home. Choices includes small units to hold selected volumes and decor accessories to large, full-wall style for bibliophiles...

A home library is not exactly a common feature but let’s not take things so literally. Don’t necessarily think of the home library as a separate room dedicated entirely to books and reading. This can simply be a corner in one of the rooms, furnished with a wall-mounted bookcase and a comfortable armchair. In a...

Shelving units are becoming increasingly popular and the simplicity and minimalism of modern and contemporary interior designs are starting to make us aware of the importance and usefulness of such elements. They allow the space to look and feel open while offering the much-needed storage space for things like books, collectibles and other objects. Unlike...

There are so many ways built-in shelving units will come in handy. Bathrooms are more organized, living rooms are less cluttered and bedrooms are even more luxurious. If you’re lucky enough to get to renovate or snag a space with these additions, embrace every part of them! These 20 built-in shelves will revitalize a lot...

For years the only acceptable way to store our books was in a classical box-like unit known simply as a bookcase. Sure, there were a few exceptions but this didn’t change the situation very much. With time, things changed. We sought out new ways to store and display our books and we came up with...

An industrial bookcase is definitely not a standard piece of furniture but it’s one of those pieces that sometimes fall right in place. Don’t be fooled by the style. Such a bookcase isn’t only for industrial interior designs. It can also look perfect in a contemporary or rustic décor. You just have to picture it....

When designing a home library a few things need to be taken into consideration. The location is one of them. The library can be a separate room or it can be a portion of a larger floor plan that also includes the living room for example. Then there’s the layout which can take many forms....

A corner you can use for storage or for displaying collections is better than an empty corner. The transformation is easy when you’re using a corner bookshelf. They can take a variety of shapes, sizes and designs, depending on the look and style you prefer. Here are a few examples and how corner shelves can be...

Lots of people like to read. They find this a very relaxing activity that allows them to get rid of the stress and to disappear into a fantastic world along with the characters of the book. It’s great to be able to do that but before you get to enjoy reading you also have to...