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Love It or Hate It? Comic Shelves
The Comic Shelf (inquire for price) from designer Oscar Nuñez is a fun option to the standard floating box of a bookshelf. I think it would be perfect for the graphic-novel enthusiast. Would you hang it in your home?
Cool Idea: Floating Bookshelves Framed
Invisible Floating Shelves ($13.95) have become a popular purchase among modern design enthusiasts for the minimalism they offer. While I do like how the shelf itself is concealed, sometimes having the visual weight of wood is an easy way to create a focal point. So I like how Su Casa member SoCalSugar used an old frame that she picked up at the Rose Bowl flea market to give her books some body.
Do You Store Books in Your Bedroom?
In many homes I visit, books are displayed in the living room or other public spaces for guests to peruse, and many living rooms have built-in bookcases. But, seeing as I usually read curled up in bed, it makes sense to keep an unread collection of books in the bedroom.
Do You Store Books in Your Bedroom?
Cool Idea: Chair, Stool, and Bookcase in One
Perusing the portfolio of interiors photographer Rachael Smith, I did a double-take when I saw this bookcase in a designer's home. A side chair and stool were designed to slide into the form of the bookcase itself. I'm not sure who makes this bookcase, or if it's a one-off creation.
Casa Quickie: All (the Books) in the Family
If you have one main bookshelf to house all the books for your family, try arranging books by each family member. Kids' books can stay on lower shelves, where they can easily be accessed. Try keeping reference texts, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias, in the middle, and adults' book on higher shelves.
Roundup: Bibliophile
Today is National Read Across America Day, a project of Read Across America. The event is held in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, who's encouraged generations of children to love the written word at an early age.
Ask Casa: A Corner Bookshelf For My Bedroom?
Hi CasaSugar,
I've been a longtime reader of CasaSugar because I love all things related to home. Unfortunately, I live in Manhattan, which means that unless you can afford a multi-million dollar pad, you're stuck with minimal space and awkward layouts.
I was wondering if you could help me locate something — I'm looking for a bookshelf that fits into a corner (that is also not too small like the ones at Target).
Before and After: Salvaged Shelves Get an Upgrade
While some people might take a look at these drawers and decide they were destined for the dump, Monica of Craftynest had a different vision. The drawers, which were salvaged from a 1940s kitchen, were found on the website Freecycle. Monica knew she wanted to transform them into something stellar, and originally thought they'd make great storage drawers by simply adding some wheels to the bottom.
Etsy Find: Argyle Midcentury Shelving Unit
I'm not much of a prepster, but I've always appreciated the graphic goodness of argyle. The diamond checkerboard pattern has a unique three-dimensional quality that's simply eye-catching. But, don't get any ideas: I won't be sporting an argyle sweater vest any time soon.
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