Novel Bookcase Ideas for the Home
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
In these fast-paced times, reading the news or the latest best seller is often done on a tablet, phone, or computer. From kids to adults, its pinch, swipe, and shuffle, back and forth between groups of icons. However, for many, nothing compares to the smell of the ink and paper, the weight of the book in your hands, and the sound of turning the pages. It involves all of the senses. Then there is the sight of the beautifully-crafted book cover — not just thumbnail in your Kindle inventory.
For those who continue to enjoy their collection of books, make sure to incorporate attractive library space in your remodel. See the following creative bookshelf ideas to help you house your collection attractively.
Bored Panda A leading art, design, and photography community, Bored Panda has collected these 33 Creative Bookshelf Designs. Even if you are not a book lover, consider their ideas for general storage – there’s something for everyone –from cats to kids.
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- Cat Play Structure
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- Room Divider with Table & Chair
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- Room Divider with Table & Chair
House and Garden, The Most Novel Book Ideas
Find bookshelf ideas for every room in your home, including fitted and floating bookshelves, floor-to-ceiling libraries, and bookshelves built into stairs.
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- High Times by Lucas Allen
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- One Step Ahead by Rachel Smith
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- Hidden Talent by Sarah Hogan
And finally, through a Houzz Tour see how the love of reading shaped a Seattle couple’s home remodel.
DeForest Architects in Seattle, WA took a dark Tudor-style home and opened it up for the couple to enjoy views of their garden and Lake Washington. Every room was designed with their love of reading in mind. Their home includes over 300 linear feet of shelving and various cozy reading spots.
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