Design bookcase: The Guide on how to choose it

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How to choose a Design Bookcase?

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Let’s take a look at the characteristics to consider before buying. Rule number 1, as always: your personal taste.

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Typologies

There are different types of bookcases; they are usually distinguished by their shape and how they are assembled. In addition to the classic bookcase, which stands on the floor, normally close to a wall, we have the hanging bookcase, which is screwed to the wall and does not stand on the floor; however, this is a risky solution, as it may collapse over time due to the weight of the books..

Then we have the corner bookcases, which fit perfectly into the corners of the room; suitable when the walls are already completely occupied by other objects. Lastly, the bookshelves: whether they are glass showcases or not, they are hybrid elements between a simple bookcase and a sideboard; they therefore have drawers, compartments and doorst o store not only books, but any other object.
Measurements

The bookcase’s measures must obviously be calculated according to the room where we want place it; carefully consider height and width, but also depth. In addition, before choosing any model, a piece of advice: among the various books you want to put on it, choose the highest one and, according to that, choose the height of the shelves. In some models this dimension is adjustable.

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Position

Think well about where you choose to put your bookcase; if in a living room it will give a more interesting soul to the environment, in an office or study it will be practically indispensable. Many people choose to keep it in their room, perhaps because influenced by their own habits. Absurd, but someone keeps a small one in the bathroom: who knows if it is not really comfortable!

Once the room has been chosen, carefully evaluate the position of the bookcase inside the room itself; normally it is kept close to the wall but many people, especially environments such as lofts or studio apartments, use it as a false wall, a divider. Some rooms, then, have niches: let’s say they are practically made for it.
Materials

Here there is little to say: wood has always been the best solution. Whether MDF or solid wood, natural or not, it will always look good in any room. For some models, such as those with an industrial style, the combination with metal creates bold young but very interesting solutions.

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Colour

Obviously 99% of this is a choice based on personal taste. However, we reserve the right to give you some advice. The basic rule is the colour contrast with the room: light bookcase for a dark room and vice versa, for a striking result. If you prefer lacquered furniture, neutral colours are ideal here, especially white; grey is a colour that is very reminiscent of elegance. Natural wood, on the other hand, goes with the right ambience: industrial, classic, country or warm room.
Budget

As always, base your budget on your own personal estimate; in addition to the specific cost of the bookcase, calculate how much you have spent, or are spending, on furnishing the room as a whole. Also, remember that for a quality product you will spend more at first, but you will save over time.

ProduceShop comes to its customers’ aid as always: our products, are not only chosen among the most affordable solutions, but are also selected according to very high quality standards. Quality at an offer price, in other words.

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