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The Corner Bookshelf
When space is of a premium but so are your books, that is what you call a quandary, a Mexican standoff, bedlam and chaos in the home. The good news is it does not have to be so. There is such a thing as a built in corner bookshelf to save the day. These shelves are known as space savers in the world of the interior designer. They are a practical and economical alternative to throwing your books out or letting your bookcase take up all the space in your abode. It is also better than putting all your beautiful and interesting books in storage boxes and stashing them away in an attic or garage.
Considering its importance, the corner bookshelf is easy to build. Readily available are plans and designs for the DIY builder to follow. For those who are seriously considering a corner bookshelf in their homes, read these useful tips:
Tip #1. As with any furniture, make certain that the design and finish of your new addition will blend in with your home. Don’t choose Victorian if your décor is modern minimalist. A corner bookshelf by its very nature is unobtrusive; extremely useful, but unobtrusive nonetheless. Help it to be so.
Tip #2. Measure the planned area for the corner bookshelf. Make extra sure that you have an accurate idea of the physical dimensions of your space. Good woodworkers measure and measure again. Be the same. This will assure you that your finished corner bookshelf will fit in beautifully in the chosen corner of your home.
Tip #3. Paint it, finish it, veneer it. One way to make sure that a new addittion such as a corner bookshelf will fit in is to paint it the same color as your other furniture. If the corner bookshelf is positioned beside a cabinet, for instance, paint it the same color as the cabinet. Built-ins work best if they are blending into the walls of your home, and painting is one finishing technique to achieve that desired effect. This is especially important if you have a small home, and also if the wood you use is not presentable as it is.
Tip #4. Use only the best materials. You are building a built in corner bookshelf. Make it last. Another word for built-in is permanent. The way to ensure the permanence of your supposedly permanent furniture is to use quality materials to build them. A corner bookshelf that is built in this way will be a sturdy and dependable shelf for years to come.
These then are the 4 important tips to finally owning a corner bookshelf. As the years go by and you arrange and rearrange your interior according to the seasons, you will discover how useful such a shelf really is. Aside from proudly displaying your coffeetable collection, it could also conveniently host your recipes and cookbooks. A corner bookshelf in the bedroom can double as a side table. Here go your night lamp, your bedtime reading, your alarm clock, and other essentials for the bedroom.