Tuchchai Suwanawong asked:


ing a bookshelf for your home can be a complicated project requiring craftsman skills. Before building a bookshelf in your home, there are many factors to consider, for example, you’ll want to know exactly where you are going to put the bookshelf and prepare purchasing all the required materials you need ahead of time.

Decide exactly where you are going to put in the house. Most bookshelves for home uses are wooden shelves. Some books can take up a lot of spaces, for example a custom bookcase can take up a lot of space wall. This can make your room smaller.

First thing you should consider is the capability of loading. Make a good estimation on how far apart to place shelf brackets and shelf supports when building a bookcase. It’s safer keeping your shelf length at about two to three feet off the ground in your home. Depending where you’re going to put the bookshelf, overloading can take place by the weight of plenty of books.

If you want a longer bookshelf, it’d be best to add a second bookcase. Don’t make the shelves too far apart when you’re building a new bookshelf. Books are only about 8-10″ tall, so when shelves are apart you will have large gaps at the tops. Determine the optimum spacing of your bookshelf (depends on the size of your books) and mark the spacing on the sides of the bookcase.

Decide on the area which has the most strength capability. The area most suitable for placing the bookshelf is near the beam because the beam can support the ability to carry the heavy weight more than the other area.

Weight consideration considered vital for constructing a bookshelf in your home. Generally, floor platforms can’t hold up the weight more than 150 kg. / square meter but the bookshelf with contain full of books has estimated weight of about 500-1000 kg. / square meter. Your floor will eventually damage, for example, curve, crack and may collapse. If you overloaded the books on your bookshelf, for example, on the first floor, it will just damage the floor. The upper floor of your house is considered more dangerous. The weight should be carefully examined prior construction.

There are boards for bookshelf for you to choose, either in plain or finished boards, with painted and unpainted, depending on the room you use in you home. If you buy plain boards, do not forget to buy stain or paint to finish them.

Make sure you have all the right materials you need, for example, paint, stain, a measuring tape, an electric drill and screws to hold the brackets in place. Your shelf bracket must have appropriate width for the boards you are going to use. Take the time to double-check all measurements. Remember to measure twice so you only have to cut once. Lay out the pieces as you would to assemble them.

You can then decide to either have an open shelving system or a closed bookcase, ant paint or stain your bookshelf.



Viola

Peter Gitundu asked:


They making a come back and are being received extremely well. I’m talking about revolving bookcases, which were very popular in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. The bookcases are mainly made in Eugene, Oregon in the state of Portland. The company that produces them has been making wood shelving systems and shipping all over the world.

They can hold an ample number of books which can be in all sizes. They are made in a traditional method where fixed shelves and slots are molded into solid wood side panels and adjustable shelves. There are those magazines and books that take up a lot of space with the fixed shelves of the revolving bookcases.

You will therefore find the adjustable shelves helpful because they will hold everything like the following items.

* Oversize reference books

* Paperbacks

* Memorabilia and curios

* Computers and laptops

* CDs and DVDs

When you have the revolving bookcases, you will have an equivalent of a small library in your home. The bookcases are highly versatile and they are also referred to as carousel bookcases. You will find them in a variety of styles and materials. You can store a large number of things. The revolving top section is supported by small castors.

You can store many books in the shelves of the revolving section. There are various types of these bookcases and they include the following.

* Solid mahogany 3 tier

* Exquisite hand carved 2 tier mahogany bookcase

* 5 tier library

Traditionally revolving bookcases were constructed using high quality wood like oak and mahogany. They will provide a luxurious feel to your home and you will enjoy every minute of their presence. They were made with 2 shelves on each side traditionally.

But over the years, revolving bookcases have witnessed great changes in tradition and you have to constantly adapt to the new styles that spice up life. One of the modern aspects of these cases is the fact that they can be stacked up easily and safely. They can also be used as end tables.

They are extremely flexible because you can turn one section at a time rather than move the whole structure. One thing that has not changed is the material to create the item which is still wood. Other materials that can be used are hard plastic and metal.

Bookcases will be available in many colors and designs which range from contemporary to traditional. They will save a lot of space in your home because they hardly take up a lot. Plus, they will be adding beauty and charm to your room.

It is paramount that you take time and search for bookcases that will be right for you. Search through your local store and decide which bookcase you will prefer. You can also do your search online where you will definitely find a variety of products.

Have a certain budget as you search for your item, remember you can dig deep to find products that will be very affordable with the right quality. Take caution with the bookcases especially while storing breakables in the upper shelves. Children can easily reach them. Also, kids will want to spin the shelves just for fun but, keep safety first.



June

beachmtgal asked:


It has 4 glass doors.

Samantha

nanny4hirenow asked:


Where can I buy the wood and have it cut to my dimensions. This is a DIY project. I live in NYC, Far Rockaway. Any suggestions.

Charlotte

Jo-Ann C asked:


purchase glass shelves in nj

Stella

Rachel asked:


Most of the bookcases I’ve had have, over time, resulted in bowing shelves. I need the bookcase or shelving unit to store all my textbooks and notebooks from classes.

Carol

LLG asked:


I’m thinking of using a combo of them as a room divider. Does anyone know what that color is on the back of them? (and I mean the part that would normally be against the wall) Do they just have cardboard colored background, no matter what color the case is? Or, is the back the same color as the main part of the case?

Philip

Peter Gitundu asked:


Current trends have brought different ways of doing things and the storage of books is no exception. Bookcase beds are the new styles that have emerged in the furniture business. The beds come with special headboards which are designed to store books. They are available in different designs and patterns. You will also find bookcases that come in different material and quality. Examples of the different kinds of beds include canopy, metal, platform, brass, wooden and steel. Bookcase beds can also found in a variety of color. Examples of wooden shades that the beds come in are maple, oak, pine, veneer and many more. There are also very many styles you can choose from like antique, contemporary, country, english, mission, retro and rustic.

Therefore, the above options goes to show that bookcase beds will give you diversity and deliver elegant beauty to your home no matter which style you decide to have. These beds are widely available and one place that will be very convinient is from online stores. The stores offer a very wide selection of the product to cater for your every need. The beds are very popular with teenagers and this is mainly because they provide that laid back feel and the fact that they are very convenient. Apart from books, there are many things you can store in the bookcases like an alarm clock, radio, showpieces, toys and basically every item that you might have.

Mostly, the design will determine the size of the bookcase bed. Some bookcases for children are 6 feet high with a couple of shelves while others are barely a foot with 3 or so shelves. Therefore it is all dependant on what you want. Bigger bookcases will certainly make your room look very small, while those that are not big will add more space to your room. The beds come with some advantages and the main one is that you get to enjoy plenty of storage space not just for your books, but for your stuff also. You might therefore not see the need for chests and drawers which will increase space in your room. This is highly helpful because there is constant yearning for space in our homes.

The bookcase bed looks like an ordinary bookcase the only difference being that it is better equipped. There are jigsaw pieces you can remove from this bookcase to make your bed very comfortable. The pieces add a bit of color to your wall. When it is bedtime, you bring down the bookcase and make room for bed time. This industry continues to record amazing progress paving the way for a better future with innovative products. It is therefore very vital to stay ahead with information because you are sure to make your life easier as you engage in products that are simply phenomenal. Keep up with the latest by talking to friends and searching on the internet. Plus, you will get to know about all the best deals available for various book storage products.



Floyd

Ada Gonzalez asked:


“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind“, was Neil Armstrong’s first words when he reached the spectacular achievement of landing on the moon. Well, I have a quote that “you” can incorporate into your home - “One small change at home, one huge impact in life.” 

It is so remarkable how simple changes within the home can make a dramatic difference in how you feel.

Take for example a bookcase; how you display the books within a bookcase can make a huge impact on how the bookcase visually feels - cluttered, organized mess, stylish, conservative, fun, clueless, even scary.

 

The look of a cluttered bookcase may make you feel unconsciously afraid to reach for a book. It may also make you want to ignore that the bookcase/books even exists. Hmmm, do “you” have books that you haven’t viewed in a while?

A well designed look within a bookcase draws your positive attention; motivating you to admire, use, and take care of the books and items within the bookcase. Here are a few savvy decorating tips to put some pizzazz into your bookcase(s):

1. Have fun with your book placements - alternating from horizontal to vertical stack placements to give your books dimension and style.

2. Say “hasta la vista” to traditional bookends and use sturdy accessories within your home to hold your books up.

3. Revive your old bookcase(s) by painting the back panels with a color that is already incorporated within your room - so the bookcase will match your room flawlessly. You can even then consider it a custom bookcase, personalized (customized) to match your room(s) colors.

4. Transform your bookcases by completely removing the back panels and let the wall color shine through the shelves.

5. Hang large pictures on the front of the bookcases to hide the large quantity of books and making your pictures a great feature; drawing the eyes to the picture frames first, then to the books. 

6. Place small, flat, or pamphlet-like books in a magazine-holder bin to minimize clutter. Label the magazine-holder bin the genre of your books (fiction, travel, etc.) and when you are ready for a “read” pull the magazine holder bin out to look for your book.

So, who says bookcases have to be just for books? Not me! Have fun incorporating your personality within your bookcases. Don’t be afraid to let your personality shine: you can add vases, lovely stationary, pencil cup, wine glasses, piggy bank, fish tank coral, decorative box, board-games, etc.

Simple changes can draw dramatic feelings of contentment and happiness. So remember “one small change for us, one huge impact for our lives.”  And, have FUN!

 

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Harold

KB asked:


I just moved and I’m on a seriously strict budget. I’m thinking of attaching 2 bookcases together (tall/long 6-shelf bookcases) and placing a cushion ontop.

Any ideas and/or suggestions

Veronica