Bookshelf: 75 of the best options for different interior

In every house there are books, they are placed in the closet, on the shelves, in general, take up much space. Many have whole libraries, it is becoming very popular. I wish that the shelves were not just standard and unusual to fit perfectly into the interior. Here it is necessary to stay a designer and come up to the room any unusual bookcase or rack. Even plain old shelf can be restored, add some new items to decorate, then the library will be transformed, and the house will be user-friendly, well-maintained area.

What is it and how is arranged

What is a bookshelf? This piece of furniture that has no facade, the rear wall is either present or absent - all depends on the imagination of the designer. He arranged the books or other items. The shelves may be made from metal, glass, wood, chipboard, MDV, even from drawers. Attached to the wall on the different types of fasteners. On request there is possible to build in the backlight.

If you decide to make your own unusual bookshelf, there is nothing difficult, but the original item will appear in the house.

Types and examples

Bookshelves, even unusual, can be very diverse:

• Floor. This type of shelves has an impressive amount. They are usually placed in large rooms. A good option if you live in a studio apartment. This piece of furniture is a cabinet on the wall - floor-to-ceiling windows, divided into sections. Does not necessarily have the right shelves, they can be placed at an angle, zigzag, wavy, circular, and so on. E., It is necessary to show imagination.

• Wall. This type of shelving takes up much less space than a floor. But visually, they can reduce the area. Should think twice where to place them better. Designers have come up with a variety of shelves: detachable, angled, fixed, even the shelves of the seat. But whatever form they may have, must be solid, spacious, capable of withstanding heavy loads. The structure is fastened to the wall in any desired position, it is still it will look original.

• Modular. The design includes several blocks. They can rotate, rotate, swap, in general, from one shelf to create completely different. If necessary, you can purchase additional units and expand the structure of discretion.

• Shelf-transformer. Perfectly fit into any interior. The most advantageous option. By the shelf can add a new item, or alter an existing acquiring unit in the store, or make your own.

Bookshelves and shape, and size can be very diverse. They are inserted into the ladder, on the table, put in the middle of the room, is mounted in the sidewall of upholstered furniture - all of the options are not listed.

As in the library

Electronic books are trying to supplant conventional. But home library have to be in every home. How to organize it, how and where to place the book? We have decided to create a library at home, most importantly, make it beautiful, unusual, but duly justified by its location in the room.

As for furniture, it may be the bookshelves in the wall, shelves, cabinets, if the library is in a private home, it is possible to arrange it along the stairs. Optionally supplement construction shelves, modules, sections. The main thing to take into account, to the shelves depth was 22 centimeters, then they can place a book larger than the traditional, as well as big ones. Now the shelves are made under any wall, they can fill the void in the house, for example, the wall above the desk. Twisted rack perfectly fills the corner. It all depends on the imagination.

The charm of the alcove

Stay in the role of the architect. If you have a fireplace in the house and on both sides of it there are alcoves, this place is suitable for built-in bookshelves. If the fireplace, but there are undercover nook, in this place organize a niche with built-in bookshelves. We have decided to make repairs and to close the existing projections to mask heating pipes or wires hanging, while in these areas can build a niche of drywall.

The formed alcoves place bookshelves, supplement them with light. The presence of a niche will allow to arrange the existing library correctly. If the workstation is located in an alcove, there is built-in book shelves help organize the zone properly. Everything you need is within walking distance.

Mirror, Mirror

Location mirrors between book shelves or racks to visually expand a room, give a feeling of lightness. This will allow the aesthetic draw walls that will create a positive mood. Mirror, as it is known, is an ideal element of decoration. It will complement the space with light, give the interior a charm.

Secret door-wardrobe

Nowadays secret doors are quite popular. Very often they can be found in modern homes. Have them anywhere. Them may be hiding a staircase leading to the second floor, bedroom, closet, bathroom (if you put it in the hallway) can be positioned behind the cupboard. The construction will add irresistible home, modifies the room.

Room with a view of the... books

Many in-house equip the room as an office or isolated area under the seat. But it so happens that the room has no windows, and the business zone is located in the corner. In this case, you can place a bookshelf. This will give the office business style. But it will not just study, but comfortable space where both work and relax.

Advantages and disadvantages

Bookshelves - it certainly is beautiful, practical, but they have both advantages and weaknesses.

Benefits:	Disadvantages:
beautiful element of decoration;	occupy enough space;
have excellent heat and sound insulation;	Cover different colors do not always give a neat appearance;
you can organize a good library to collect a delicious collection.	Cleaning takes a lot of time.

How to choose

Before you go shopping, decide on the place where you want to place a bookshelf. What role it will perform - just a small shelf, it is placed on a desk or the like shelving, it is used as a partition may be greater shelf from the floor to the ceiling for the library. It is important that the furniture in harmony with the overall interior design. Consider financial opportunities.

How to make your own hands

Make the bookshelf is not difficult as it may seem. The first step is to choose a place, you will need to take into account that the book can not tolerate moisture and sunlight. You can not place them in front of the windows and where high humidity. Configure, thoughtful design. Prepare the necessary materials and tools.

Then sawing material according to the desired dimensions, process sander or sandpaper. Then the finished parts to be processed by special means for protecting surfaces of wood. When they are completely dry, proceed with the assembly. For the manufacture of shelves, in addition to the tree, use chipboard, MDF, laminate flooring. Creative imagination, then you can make the original bookshelf.

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