Combine style and storage with built-in shelving that can work with any design style.
A serene,minimalist home designallows you to wind down after a long day.
Theyre connected by a lower media cabinet that hides unsightly wires and electronics.
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Colorful Built-In Bookshelves
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There are plenty ofways to organize your bookson a shelf.
If you have a lot of them, consider sorting them by color for a striking display.
Turn a wall of shelves into a rainbow by sorting them by their spine color.
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Display artwork by hanging it on the shelves in front of your book collection to add dimension.
Contrasting Shelves
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Paint your built-ins dark to make them pop.
Sliding Doors
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Adjustable shelving for built-in bookshelves is ideal if you occasionally rearrange them.
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Adding the option to hide them behind closed doors is another approach to consider when designing your custom cabinets.
In this case, a sliding door can cover either the mounted TV or thestyled shelves.
However, the small square footage results in minimal storage for books and supplies.
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Built-in bookshelves surrounding the outside of the closet door is a smart solution.
These bookshelves allow the small shelf in the cloffice to be used for displaying favorite art and pottery.
Not only are these built-in bookshelves beautiful by themselves, but the stunning styling is a design focal point.
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Coordinating baskets and boxes hide visual clutter, while delicate decor and framed photos keep things interesting.
It has everything you’re gonna wanna entertain guests, from magazines to a minibar.
Drawers continue under thewindow seat, increasing the storage.
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Home Library
Havinga home libraryis a dream for readers and bibliophiles alike.
A tall set of shelves nearby offers additional room for backpacks, reusable bags, and more.
Keepbookshelves looking interestingby staggering your stacks.
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Place some books vertically and others horizontally, mixing colors and sizes for a collected-over-time vibe.
Organizing the books by color creates a focal point.
Game Room Built-Ins
Designing a game roomis ideal for families who make it their business to play.
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Open-Concept Built-In Bookshelves
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Mostopen-concept designsbenefit from some sort of divider between the living spaces.
A column separating the kitchen from the family room is an excellent opportunity to add a built-in.
Beaded Board Bookcase
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Create subtle intrigue byadding beaded boardto the back of built-in bookshelves.
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The black-painted paneling is striking against the off-white shelves and base cabinets.
Dress it up with an eclectic mix of books and vintage finds that match your style.
Level bookcases with the mantle and then decorate the shelves and thewall spaceabove.
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Underscore built-in character by finishing the bookcase to match the kitchen’s cabinets.
Fireplace Built-Ins
Aligning built-in bookcases with a focal point’s horizontal planes creates a strikingly serene scene.
Even the painting is hung slightly off-center to keep everything in harmony.
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This construction creates a cozy bed nook made even cozier with a leather-upholstered wall.
Arrange often-used references like bird-watching guides or gardening books alongside your favorite collections and vases of fresh-picked blooms.
Beyond Books
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Built-ins can hold far more than your favorite novels.
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These floor-to-ceiling bookcases draw the eye with shapely headers that craft fine-cabinetry compartments.
When styling a bookshelf like this one, choose objects that will be attractive and interesting from both sides.
Install picture lights at the top of the bookcases to cast a soft glow across books and collections.
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Picture lights immediately elevate shelves and artwork by making them a focus of the room.
Add wall sconces and shelf, strip, or rope lights to brighten the interiors.
Bathroom Storage Shelves
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Built-in bookshelves optimize abathroom’s storage capacity.
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