Bookshelves: 15 Ways to Turn Book Storage Into Art
Don't rush to store the books you've read on the back shelves. Instead, post them prominently to communicate your preferences and tastes. Best of all, a bookcase with an interesting design will do the trick.
Thanks to the open shelves, the books on the shelves are always in sight. It's easy to return to your favorite works in moments of relaxation!
We have selected 15 original Italian shelves for you. Maybe you need one of them?
Double sided shelves
Double-sided shelving unit will not only accommodate your favorite books and accessories, but will also divide the space into zones if you place it in the middle of the room. This option for zoning space is good because the shelf can be moved at any time, and it looks visually lighter than a monolithic partition.
Those who think horizontal shelves are boring will love bookshelves with angled or chaotic shelves.
Pictured: Domodinamica Autumn bookcase in rust-effect steel. If you look closely, you can see the outline of a maple leaf in the chaotic arrangement of the shelves.
Modular shelving
Modular shelves are good because they are assembled from blocks as a constructor. You choose what size the shelf will be. In addition, the modular storage system can grow seamlessly with the expansion of the library.
In the photo: The Tonin casa Onda bookcase is an example of versatility. The individual modules are not only mounted on shelves of any size. Yet they can be placed both vertically and horizontally.
In the photo: Alivar Twist modular shelving unit made of acrylic. Depending on your mood, the sections can be stacked on top of each other or made from one high shelf with two smaller ones.
Compact solutions
A compact shelf with an interesting shape will serve not only as a convenient place to store books, but also as an interior accessory. And if the size of the mini shelf you like is small for your bookcase, you can buy two of the same or a couple of different colors. There are many models of compact bookshelves You look great as a duet.
Photo: Cattelan Italia The DNA bookshelf is stylized as a DNA spiral. It looks best when completely filled with books.
In the photo: At the end of the collection, not a full shelf but rather a remarkable designer bookcase. The Kartell Bookworm is a flexible strip of material that can be fixed to the wall in any way.
