Bookshelves

Bookshelves

Bookshelves

Here's a terrific way to create storage and a focal point using less than 12 inches of floor space. A wall of bookshelves stretches up to the ceiling and brackets a pair of French doors


Built-in bookcases have a sedate, cohesive look to them. These feature a cupboard unit underneath for storage of non-decorative items



Make good use of an awkward area by filling it with custom bookshelves. These span the area to the left of the fireplace, then turn the corner to fill an adjacent wall.



Yet another version of wrap-around shelving, these bookshelves have been arranged with books on the bottom and decorative items on the top, making for a somewhat heavy look



Infuse bookshelves with a touch of style by adding molding or other details. On these bookcases, one shelf has an arch detail that echoes the slightly arched doorway nearby. A wood display shelf cuts the look of the all-white cabinetry.



book collection on shelves stands behind the beds in this library guest room. Swing-arm lamps offer a reading light for all of the treasures waiting to be found in books.



Bookshelf units can be purchased in any of a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles. These feature blond wood and clean lines, perfect for this contemporary home office.



Here's a look that can sometimes be achieved using ready-made bookshelves. Fit them together along a wall, attaching each one securely to the others and to the wall. Trim out the top with molding to get a built-in look.



Here's a classic use of bookcases built to surround a fireplace. This look keeps a mantel from protruding so far into the room, making it appear as part of a detailed wall.

Books, beds and bathrooms

Books, beds and bathrooms

bedroom Books Bookshelves Cushions Home Office Study

For me there's nothing nicer than a wall of books. Except my problem is I keep every book I ever get and, as I discovered during the unpacking, we have so many books - quite a few of which I don't know why I kept in the first place! And the sad thing is, second hand book shops are now pretty fussy about what they stock and even charities are being selective. So now I've made a pact to only keep ones I really, really liked and want to have on the shelves.

Here is a little corner of the study with flying ducks on the wall from Delilah Devine's Esty shop (aka Linda from Adelaide) who makes them from vintage wallpaper and eco ply. She also does flying horses! Have to point out another of homemade cushion and the old green phone I bought a while ago that our electrician has just spent ages on to get it working properly and restore its ring. Being the youthful age he is, he thought it rather quaint and couldn't get over how long it took to dial (I didn't like to tell him we had one of these when I was growing up!).

Through the door at the end of the bookshelves you get to the master ensuite - hence the continuation of the timber. I spent ages looking for bathroom mirror lights I liked (which hubby never quite understood!) and finally found these Italian numbers which fitted the bill nicely.

Then through the ensuite you get to the master bedroom (and another homemade cushion!).

And if you're lying there, you get to look here ...

Glad we went for the extra carpet underlay as the carpet is soooo comfy. And in case you're wondering the carpet is Cavalier Bremworth NZ wool and all the bedroom curtains are a sheer of some sort with a neutral blackout lining behind so you can get the best of all worlds: privacy, light and total darkness as required.