The library at home remains relevant today. The book is priceless, because it is a way to improve yourself. Each of us in life had to read something: a verse, a story, a poem, a novel. Even if you can’t call yourself a true connoisseur of literature, a “bookworm” or have never held a book in your hands, you still read: a sign, an ad, a product label. Even such people have several books at home, and, as you know, they need to be kept in order. Therefore, the allocation of space under the book corner is vital.
An unusual bookshelf at home is a great opportunity to express your design fantasies and emphasize your individual style. Moreover, you can not only choose a shelf model from the widest range on the furniture market, but also try to design a shelf yourself.
Fancy home library
To turn your home library into a comfortable and cozy corner in your apartment or house, arrange it to your liking, making the bookshelf the center of the composition. Focus on the shelf. Use the game of colors, textures and shapes. Sometimes, in order to create a real masterpiece, you do not need to resort to the help of designers. You can easilydesign such a piece of furniture with your own hands.
An unusual bookshelf will not only serve as a place for convenient storage of books, but also play the role of a bright accent point in the room.
Species diversity of amazing bookshelves
How many ideas can arise in the head of the master, so many modifications of the bookshelves can be translated into reality. You can create a unique creation or work on a new look for an old shelving unit. To create exclusive furniture with your own hands, you do not need anything but imagination. Any material will do for construction, as well as a standard set of tools and the ability to hammer a nail.
The types of bookshelves that will be discussed are most likely familiar to you. But do you know how to play with them so that the room gets a new, modern look.
Modular systems
It could be a system of modular book shelves, consisting of several blocks that can be moved, swapped and transformed. Unusual bookshelf-transformer will suit any style of interior. This is one of the most convenient types of bookshelves, which, if necessary, can be easily supplemented or changed by purchasing or constructing a new module.
Wall structures
The most common type of book shelves is considered to be wall shelves. They can be very diverse. The bookshelf hinged can be attached to the wall in any position. In any case, such a construction willlook spectacular.
Classic Models
Speaking of the traditional hanging shelf, many imagine a rectangular wood structure attached to the wall with brackets. Today, even such an attribute can be radically transformed. Replace wood with PVC, metal, plastic, tint the body or give it an antique effect, experiment with the shape. As a result, you will get a hinged bookshelf of a modern modification.
The book wall, which is no longer as popular as it was in the 90s, still looks spectacular. With the help of such a piece of furniture, you can profitably beat the interior, giving it a special style. Using such shelving, you can equip your home with a complete library.
Interesting ideas
The above options for bookshelves are typical, taken as a basis for shaping the interior. But who said you can't fantasize? Taking any of the existing templates as a basis, you can radically transform it, resulting in an unimaginable composition.
It would be interesting to look at several racks screwed to the wall randomly - at different heights and angles relative to the floor. Such an unusual bookshelf would not go unnoticed.
The newfangled option of the last decade is the presence of rafters in the room, which are beneficial to use for storing books. This method is not very convenient, because to get a book you have to take a stepladder, but this is a great place for rarely used literature. These original bookshelves look at least interesting.
Classic is always in trend
Many would agree that classic shelf models are still in demand. It can be both wall and floor variations of shelving. With the classic style of the interior in large rooms, it is appropriate to place large floor shelves. The original mahogany bookshelves effectively emphasize the Art Nouveau style of the interior. To create perfect harmony, it is better to choose dark furniture colors and use visible fasteners to a minimum.
A large number of books do not have to be stored on a rack against the wall. In a small house or apartment, where every meter is worth its weight in gold, it is important to properly organize the space and arrange the furniture. Bookshelves can be placed rationally: so that they do not occupy the usable space of an already small room and at the same time fully justify their functionality. Niches, places under the stairs or along it are great for such purposes.
When furnishing a book corner, do not forget that even the rack should be in harmony with the interior design of the room and not stand out from the overall picture. Want an original bookshelf? Make it with your own hands. So you will be able to get not only an exclusive piece of furniture, but also invaluable experience, which can be the beginning of your activity as a master constructor, and maybe even a designer.
