today is all about before and afters but i wanted to sneak in one more guide that i didn’t finish in time for tuesday’s posts. you guys have been asking me for book storage ideas for months and i apologize for taking so long. now that the diy contest is finally over (thank you to everyone who entered!) i feel like i can breathe a little bit more and get back to regular posts. so i’ve collected a wide range of book storage options from book cases and shelves to low storage units and more decorative options. i hope you’ll enjoy the guide and, as always, if you have suggestions you’d like to add feel free to share them in the comment section below. the book storage options continue way, way after the jump so click here for the full guide or click “read more” below. enjoy!
[stay tuned for today's before and after posts next!]
[top image above, clockwise from top left: vintage nightstand $1595 (i'd love to use this in the kitchen for cookbooks and a goth-feel), juxtapose shelf $2500 (crazy splurge or fun DIY project idea), vessel squat bench $229 (stack for customizable shelving units), tetra shelving $3,000+, true bookcase $349, flying vee shelves- set of 5 for $117]
[image above, clockwise from top left: mondrian console $249, true modern low bookcase $489, lerberg shelf $14.99, eames storage unit $2899, tetrad bamboo set $1,000+]
[image above, clockwise from top left: parallel shelving $1980, grid wall shelf $998, block party bookcase $3990, sapien bookcase $198+, brick bookcase $4970 (splurge, by my favorite designers)]
[image above, clockwise from top left: spindle bookcase $299, chicago shelving unit $1799, billy bookcase $59.99, set of 2 perf boxes (stack for portable shelving) $299, library cabinet $2,050]
[image above, clockwise from top left: D2 shelving $569, ikea stockholm bookcase $299, sloane leaning bookcase $129, no-tools shelf $34.99, parallel wall-mounted (or table) bookends $77.40, cloud shelving system $776, cubits $220+]
[image above, left to right: alden bookcase $229, 3-tier bookcase $69.99, bench box with pad $549 (we have these and love them), french industrial shelf $799 (i want this so badly i can barely stand it)]
[image above, clockwise from top left: level bookcase $8k+ (splurge! a diy version would be fun, too), modern shelving unit $299.99, muji shelf unit $18-$20, self cabinet $640+, 6-shelf white bookcase $179, index bookcase $1800]
[image above, left to right: remsen bookcase $329+, maison etagere $399, tier shelving $7200 (custom)]
[image above, left to right: storyline shelf $319, cadman spine bookcase $149, lilac bookcases $149+]
[image above: stacked modular bookcase (2 stack) $269]
[image above: logan modular wall suite $5012 and up]
[image above, left to right: white shaped console $699 (this would make for a beautiful arrangement if sorted by color), silhouette storage $599]
22 Comments
So much goodness all in one place. Of course, my favorite is something that would never EVER fit in my house…the logan suite. That is freaking awesome! It looks very martha-ish.
that rolling bookcase is brilliant. it’s bumped everything else and is #1 on my wish list.
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Just wanted to add something to the list for those who want bigger bookshelves or wider structures for lining the walls. We’re buying our bookcases from Smart Furniture. http://www.smartfurniture.com/shop/bookshelf.html?att=1
They’re able to be customized on the site before you buy, and you don’t have any hardware to deal with when you put them together. HTH!
This is fantastic – I have been agonizing over bookshelves for years, and we’re finally going to start spending some of our wedding furniture fund! Woo Hoo!
Maxine Snider’s Villa Tower is also great for books! http://www.maxinesniderinc.com/collection/storage.html
We sell both Blu Dot’s D2 and Chicago shelving at our store and we love them both! You can’t imagine how sturdy these things are. We are constantly climbing on them to put art up high or dragging them around the showroom to display them somewhere else. They are such a high quality at a great price!
http://www.ifdaustin.com
Grace – You are amazing. You always come up with the best selections of everything. Thank you!
for me, it’s all about atlas’ custom shelving. atlaseast.com
if i’m going to spend money, then this is what I’m going to get. I have a small space, and these floater shelves are a perfect mix of airy, modern, spacious and they let the light move around!!
Some of those are VERY lustworthy. After being inspired recently by the DIY’s, I can see that some of these are perfect DIY projects. The bench box with pad and castors has me thinking!
Thanks for the smart furniture link NicEvents!
I have been lopoking for a few weeks now for a good deal (I personally am staying away from cheap brakeable ones from ikea etc) and was happy to see this post. very handy.
For anyone looking for a bare one you can fuss with (semi- diy) if you are in the bay area, I have my high-consideration to ‘books and bookcases’ off the duboce triangle near the castro. very cool, basic durable stuff (various finishes you can request, unfinished etc-)
These bookcases are great! I appreciate all of your compiled info. Do you have any ideas on a cabinet that is 36 ” wide x 10″ deep x 36-40″ high with shelves and cabinet doors for a small bathroom cabinet? Thanks, Denise Haddock
I was ready to place an order for the West Elm stacked modular bookcase in white-(so pretty!) until i saw the 19 page assembly instructions. I think paying $300.00 + shipping, taxes PLUS assembly is too much. What do you think, readers? Is it still a good deal?
BTW Grace, thank you for the guides. They are a great help & a pleasure to view.
Oh so lovely bookcases. But I heart the all white ones especially the stacked modular bookcase.
Thanks for sharing.
I love these pix, and will looking out for some of these when I go to buy bookselfs (I’m a HUGE book worm!)
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
you forgot to mention Vitsoe’s 606 Universal Shelving System designed by Dieter Rams in 1960. Looks amazing in every type of home or office, lasts a lifetime, you can move with it or re-jig infinitely. Probably the best shelving system in the world… http://www.vitsoe.com
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it’s almost one of the most expensive- i try to avoid options that i think people will cause people to balk at prices…
grace
When we got into our new house, I found that one of the most difficult things to find, was classy, functional book shelves. WOW! You have gathered an incredible resource here! These are fabulous! thank you!
Update to April 08′post:
I wanted to say that in spite of the 19 page instruction booklet, I did purchase it. It turned out to be one of my best purchases. I bartered with the guys who assembled it – for pizza and furniture for his son’s room. It’s a terrific piece!
Very nice bookshelfs! This article should include the LIEUL bookshelf, which is my favorite.
http://www.onlydesigned.com/f8/bookshelf-ace-245/
This was is great so many ideas! I have been looking for storage ideas to re-do my kid’s toy room. I love the Billy book case.
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