The time has passed when bookshelves in the interior played a purely functional role in the room. Now they may well be a decoration element in an apartment or office. This is a great opportunity to show your creativity. What if we move away from the usual and trivial decision to decorate the walls and experiment with geometric shapes? The materials for the manufacture of such products are very diverse: from classic wood to modern objects made of glass, plastic and metal.
Bookshelves can be classified according to various criteria. Here is one of the typologies: by design.
With hidden mounts. Holders are invisible.It seems that the structure is either glued or attached to the wall in some unthinkable way. In fact, the shelves are mounted on massive metal pins and bolted.
Console type. Fasteners in this case not only fulfill their function, but also is an element of decor. There are lateral (fixed from the ends) and lower consoles (fixed directly under the shelf, not necessarily from the edge). Having bought fasteners and a shelf from different manufacturers, you can build an original design.
Modular products. A module is a unit for making a rack of any size. Moreover, the number of compositional options is measured in hundreds. A special case is shelves-puzzles that allow you to create various wall structures from triangles.
Asymmetric. One or more surfaces protrude beyond the supports. Such products are suitable for placement of interior decor, books or hanging plants.
Vertical (mini racks). These are several narrow surfaces located one above the other in the form of a ladder (as an option - stepladders).
Multifunctional. Shelves, for all their miniature size, can perform several functions at once. These are drawers, screens for the projector. A metal product can simultaneously serve as a mirror.
Mobile This furniture is a cross between a stand and a classic shelf. This is a mobile platform equipped with wheels. In addition to storing books, it can be used to accommodate large-sized home plants, audio and video equipment. The floor version is an excellent solution for a studio apartment, when dividing the space into zones.
Depending on the location, there are wall and floor versions. The latter have a fairly large size. In addition to the main purpose, they often serve as partitions in studio apartments.The most common option is a rack made by the type of furniture "wall", divided by height and width into separate sectors. The “ordered chaos” of modular designs near armchairs or sofas also looks original.
The advantage of wall-mounted products is their compactness. Compared to floor furniture, they take up much less space. Exclusive products that make the interior of the room original and completely non-standard are noteworthy. As for their placement, this can be any room.
Fancy shelves
Who said that a home library should certainly be boring rows of bookshelves or shelves, as in a regular library? After all, it is possible to make them not just a repository of paper wisdom, but also an original design element, a real decoration of the interior. Consider the most interesting options that you will undoubtedly like. Maybe you want to make something similar to order or on your own.
Pinpres
This is an unusual mix of shelving, bookcase and shelves. This is a plywood panel dotted with pegs that are retractable. You can create partitions and niches on your own at your own discretion. The “classic” versions of these shelves are yellow, orange, pink or red. In addition, they can always be painted. Manage such a storage for books, even a baby can transform it. Not to mention that it is not only very simple, but also interesting.
All your favorite books are with me
This is a special comfortable chair for those who like to spend time reading. Books are neatly placed on shelves near the seat. For magazines, special partitions are provided. There is also a small recess where you can comfortably place a cup of tea.
BUILD
This is a modular shelf. Blocks of the same configuration, which can be rotated in different ways, each time receiving a completely new version.Now you will be able to independently design a unique piece of furniture at minimal cost. Shelves are well combined in a rack, they look original in the form of a wall structure resembling an irregular-shaped honeycomb. You can use this unusual design in the form of a lightweight partition for zoning the space of the room.
Lezhebokam
What could be nicer than reading a novel or a detective, stretched out on a cozy sofa? Even better if the original sofa is combined with a bookshelf. It can be mini racks on the sides of the product.
Pac-Man and Super Brothers
An original wall-mounted product with cells, which can be easily made independently. The originality of the product is that its shape resembles Pac-Man, the hero of a computer game. Video game fans will appreciate this design element. Another idea for video game fans. Shelves made of plywood or drywall in the style of the once popular Super Mario game are appropriate in the nursery. And the superman figures - Luigi and Mario - will make the product design complete.
Curtain
Do you enjoy relaxing in a hammock? So the home library will be very comfortable in a specially made "curtain" with cells, made like an organizer. It is practical or not, but originality cannot be taken away from this option.
Country map
The basis of this unusual product is made in the form of the borders of the country that you like best, well, and the shelves can be placed as you like.
Choose shelves for books
So, bookshelves can be placed in any room. Moreover, it is not necessary to use them only for their intended purpose. To give the interior originality, you can supplement them with paintings, posters, souvenirs or photographs. If you prefer wall-mounted products, do not place them at too high a height. So they will be more beautiful and more functional. For example, it’s very convenient to reach out to a book without getting up from your favorite chair.
Such furniture looks great on the wall behind the sofa. Now - about the choice of material. It is necessary to take into account not only the aesthetics of the product, but also its compliance with the style of decoration of the room.
Tree
This is a universal option, a classic of the genre. Wood has an unusually beautiful, unique texture. At the same time, a wooden product is able to withstand significant loads and will last a long time. Such products are indispensable in the interiors of the classic, rustic style, as well as Provence.
Glass
This option is for modern and stylish people. Such shelves look very beautiful. Of course, glass is a fragile material, but products from its high-strength grades will last you a long time.
Plastic
Low-cost, easy-care material. Another positive quality is hygiene. Plastic is not attractive for mold development, unlike, for example, wood. Often, plastic products are used in a modern interior.
When choosing a product, it is equally important to consider the format of the literature that will be placed on the shelves. If you can’t find something suitable in a furniture store, it’s advisable to make it to your individual order in a specialized company or do it yourself.
Books in the interior
Oddly enough, a book is not just a functional subject. It can serve as an interesting and original decor item, a great accessory for design. Decorating the room with solid volumes and frivolous books in variegated covers is a fascinating activity even for those who have completely switched to the electronic version. In addition, it is also useful. Thinking through the design, you can get carried away and re-read the half-forgotten book of your favorite author. Here are some interesting options.
Book "wall". This option is for owners of an extensive home library. Floor-to-ceiling shelves act as an original compositional center. It is no coincidence that many designers use this solution.You can sort literature by various criteria: size, texture, or cover color.
Placement of volumes at an angle. Such an interesting solution for a living room or bedroom looks so unusual that other decor items are hardly needed.
"Skyscraper". Of course, a couple of volumes, casually thrown onto the coffee table, are stylish, but somewhat boring. It is much more interesting, choosing products in size and shade, to build original architectural compositions. But if you really like to read, it can create some inconvenience. It is also important that the composition you create does not merge in color with the background.
Books outside the living room, bedroom or study. They will look great in the kitchen interior or hallway. For example, the “island” design looks great in the kitchen, you can rotate it. The place to place light novels for women or heavy cookbooks. But with the bathroom, everything is not easy. Shelves with literature can be placed there if there is a good range hood.
Crafts from old volumes. This is a great way to give new life to literature that you have not used for a long time. Having tied the volumes on a metal pin, gluing and covering them with paint, you get a wonderful stand for a homemade table. It is possible to make an original “bed” from unnecessary volumes for low indoor plants, for example, succulents.
Phantom library. This trick is used in the design of classic home interiors, as well as themed cafes and restaurants. Old folios are not cheap, so fake books, which consist of a cover and a plastic insert, help out.
Ebook lovers
Wallpaper with photographs or drawings of books is an unusual and non-standard solution for interior decoration. It will be appreciated by those who have completely switched to reading literature in electronic form. Well, this also has some kind of rational grain.For example, for allergy sufferers, their own home library is a pipe dream, because books, whatever one may say, collect dust. The painted home library is an outlet for those who are concerned about the fate of the forest resources of the planet. At the same time, the unusual panel looks very beautiful, literally riveting its eyes. Lovers of vintage romance will be delighted.
Design solutions
As already mentioned, the shelves are great for dividing the room into separate zones. For example, it can be a “wall” or a low structure that separates the rest area from the dining room. Moreover, it is possible to delimit the space not only with classic pieces of furniture, but also with book volumes. An interesting option is an experiment with shades. First, book bindings are selected by color, and then determined with a background. Of course, neutral colors look best, especially white.
For many modern apartments, the issue of saving usable space is relevant. Placing shelves under the ceiling is a great solution for apartments that cannot boast a large footage. The only negative of this solution is the need to use a stepladder.
Useful Tips
These basic tips will help you optimize the layout of shelves and book volumes on them:
Do not place books near radiators. Binding cardboard may be deformed.
You need to protect the volume from direct UV rays. Pages from this become brittle, turn yellow.
It is undesirable to ventilate the home library if the street is damp. This contributes to the destruction of glue and paper, as well as the appearance of mold.
Do not place books in two rows: this is not entirely convenient.
You cannot place volumes too tightly, as the binding may be damaged.
The optimal amount of free space above the books is 30 mm. Therefore, lying copies over book volumes, especially in a closed cabinet - this is not the best option.
Conclusion
Beautiful, stylish, conveniently placed shelves with books have to relax and rest. Several pages of the beloved author, read in silence and tranquility, will help to temporarily forget about the futility and dynamism of everyday life.
The time has passed when bookshelves in the interior played a purely functional role in the room. Now they may well be a decoration element in an apartment or office. This is a great opportunity to show your creativity. What if we move away from the usual and trivial decision to decorate the walls and experiment with geometric shapes? The materials for the manufacture of such products are very diverse: from classic wood to modern objects made of glass, plastic and metal.
Content
Kinds
Bookshelves can be classified according to various criteria. Here is one of the typologies: by design.
Depending on the location, there are wall and floor versions. The latter have a fairly large size. In addition to the main purpose, they often serve as partitions in studio apartments.The most common option is a rack made by the type of furniture "wall", divided by height and width into separate sectors. The “ordered chaos” of modular designs near armchairs or sofas also looks original.
The advantage of wall-mounted products is their compactness. Compared to floor furniture, they take up much less space. Exclusive products that make the interior of the room original and completely non-standard are noteworthy. As for their placement, this can be any room.
Fancy shelves
Who said that a home library should certainly be boring rows of bookshelves or shelves, as in a regular library? After all, it is possible to make them not just a repository of paper wisdom, but also an original design element, a real decoration of the interior. Consider the most interesting options that you will undoubtedly like. Maybe you want to make something similar to order or on your own.
Pinpres
This is an unusual mix of shelving, bookcase and shelves. This is a plywood panel dotted with pegs that are retractable. You can create partitions and niches on your own at your own discretion. The “classic” versions of these shelves are yellow, orange, pink or red. In addition, they can always be painted. Manage such a storage for books, even a baby can transform it. Not to mention that it is not only very simple, but also interesting.
All your favorite books are with me
This is a special comfortable chair for those who like to spend time reading. Books are neatly placed on shelves near the seat. For magazines, special partitions are provided. There is also a small recess where you can comfortably place a cup of tea.
BUILD
This is a modular shelf. Blocks of the same configuration, which can be rotated in different ways, each time receiving a completely new version.Now you will be able to independently design a unique piece of furniture at minimal cost. Shelves are well combined in a rack, they look original in the form of a wall structure resembling an irregular-shaped honeycomb. You can use this unusual design in the form of a lightweight partition for zoning the space of the room.
Lezhebokam
What could be nicer than reading a novel or a detective, stretched out on a cozy sofa? Even better if the original sofa is combined with a bookshelf. It can be mini racks on the sides of the product.
Pac-Man and Super Brothers
An original wall-mounted product with cells, which can be easily made independently. The originality of the product is that its shape resembles Pac-Man, the hero of a computer game. Video game fans will appreciate this design element. Another idea for video game fans. Shelves made of plywood or drywall in the style of the once popular Super Mario game are appropriate in the nursery. And the superman figures - Luigi and Mario - will make the product design complete.
Curtain
Do you enjoy relaxing in a hammock? So the home library will be very comfortable in a specially made "curtain" with cells, made like an organizer. It is practical or not, but originality cannot be taken away from this option.
Country map
The basis of this unusual product is made in the form of the borders of the country that you like best, well, and the shelves can be placed as you like.
Choose shelves for books
So, bookshelves can be placed in any room. Moreover, it is not necessary to use them only for their intended purpose. To give the interior originality, you can supplement them with paintings, posters, souvenirs or photographs. If you prefer wall-mounted products, do not place them at too high a height. So they will be more beautiful and more functional. For example, it’s very convenient to reach out to a book without getting up from your favorite chair.
Such furniture looks great on the wall behind the sofa. Now - about the choice of material. It is necessary to take into account not only the aesthetics of the product, but also its compliance with the style of decoration of the room.
When choosing a product, it is equally important to consider the format of the literature that will be placed on the shelves. If you can’t find something suitable in a furniture store, it’s advisable to make it to your individual order in a specialized company or do it yourself.
Books in the interior
Oddly enough, a book is not just a functional subject. It can serve as an interesting and original decor item, a great accessory for design. Decorating the room with solid volumes and frivolous books in variegated covers is a fascinating activity even for those who have completely switched to the electronic version. In addition, it is also useful. Thinking through the design, you can get carried away and re-read the half-forgotten book of your favorite author. Here are some interesting options.
Ebook lovers
Wallpaper with photographs or drawings of books is an unusual and non-standard solution for interior decoration. It will be appreciated by those who have completely switched to reading literature in electronic form. Well, this also has some kind of rational grain.For example, for allergy sufferers, their own home library is a pipe dream, because books, whatever one may say, collect dust. The painted home library is an outlet for those who are concerned about the fate of the forest resources of the planet. At the same time, the unusual panel looks very beautiful, literally riveting its eyes. Lovers of vintage romance will be delighted.
Design solutions
As already mentioned, the shelves are great for dividing the room into separate zones. For example, it can be a “wall” or a low structure that separates the rest area from the dining room. Moreover, it is possible to delimit the space not only with classic pieces of furniture, but also with book volumes. An interesting option is an experiment with shades. First, book bindings are selected by color, and then determined with a background. Of course, neutral colors look best, especially white.
For many modern apartments, the issue of saving usable space is relevant. Placing shelves under the ceiling is a great solution for apartments that cannot boast a large footage. The only negative of this solution is the need to use a stepladder.
Useful Tips
These basic tips will help you optimize the layout of shelves and book volumes on them:
Conclusion
Beautiful, stylish, conveniently placed shelves with books have to relax and rest. Several pages of the beloved author, read in silence and tranquility, will help to temporarily forget about the futility and dynamism of everyday life.