Bookcase Ideas For Your Home Library
Whether you're a minimalist or an bookworm, bookcases aren't limited to just storage in your home, they are a part of you and your personal space!
Something is common between summertime, seasonal decluttering, and reorganisation. Perhaps, it odes to the natural rhythm of rejuvenation and renewal or, just the fact that the bright day signals the exit of winter blues. Whatever brings this shift, it definitely is a motivator to revamp a few things at home. So, how about you give your bookcase that makeover it's been waiting for sometime now?
When was the last time, you gave it more than a passing thought? Bookshelves aren't just storage units that pile your paperbacks. They express your taste not just in the kind of books that appeal and refine your mind but also, reflect the space and inner world you live in. While, you may argue that they are nothing more than functional, it certainly nods the hat to a person's accumulated wealth of knowledge, and when closely looked they evoke personal taste and character. So, don't underestimate the power of a good bookshelf for your home.
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Whether you'd like to revamp your bookshelf, installing a new one, or want to simply display your book-buying addiction, we have some of the best bookcase ideas for you. Like a hot summer bod, your book shelving unit might have a few admirers this summer, including you!
Shelf Life: Stylish Bookcase or Bookshelf Ideas To Show Off Your Home Library
Like your taste in music, fashion, and culture, your bookshelf also demands a refined, classy taste. Whether you have a handful of books or enough to cover an entire wall top down, decide the perfect spot for your bookshelf... would you like it in the living room, right behind the sofa or your love of books demands you dedicate a reading room in your house.
Why not go for a theme that doesn't alienate the bookshelf from the rest of the space in the house and homogenesises it. You don't want to go for a bookshelf that is exactly how you wanted but doesn't fit the aesthetic of the house or isn't sturdy enough to handle the weight of the books. Before you think freestanding bookshelf, a modular one, or custom made, consider all aspects before you empty the books out of their space!
With all that said, we suggest a few bookcase ideas that not only enhance your living space but also improve the aesthetic appeal:
THE COUNT GRIGIO
This book cabinet by Scarlet Splendour is a tall, chic display or book cabinet in beige and grey that is 185cm tall,110 cm wide and 40.5cm in depth. Crafted with plywood and resin inlay, the piece is part of the Vanilla Noir collection.
Koji Bookshelf
This piece is a product of collaboration between acclaimed designers Rhea Kapoor and Ravi Vazirani for The House of Things. The KOJI Bookshelf warm wooden tones and sleek metal cladding with a brass finish.
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Supported with wooden fluted pillars punctuated with built-in shelves, the warm tones of Kōji are designed to complement books, decorative ornaments, and collectibles that exude simplicity and sophistication. The bookcase in 183 cm (72") in width, and the height is 166.75 cm (66.6"), while the
depth of the bookcase is 45.75 cm (18").
Beyond Designs
Known for their custom-made maximalist designs, luxury interior designs, this bookshelf by Beyond Designs, Neha Gupta and Sachin Gupta, is part of the brand's Uncoloured collection that showcases exquisite craftsmanship through muted shades. The bookshelf is a blend of the modern and traditional ethos.
Rhythm
Rhythm by Tianu Mumbai, is a stylish modern bookshelf that is inspired by the musical quavers. With the idea of a harmony in space in mind, this piece is made from a combination of Ashwood, Elm veneer, and ply in 60" x 14" x 72" (H).
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Dramatic Black And Grey Bookshelf
A dark bookshelf by Gauri Khan is an asymmetrical shelf that odes to the natural flow of things than the rigid structure. A minimalist, earthy look is the perfect opulent modern aesthetic.