Bookcases are one of our favourite pieces of furniture. Neat and compact, they take up comparatively little floor space and most people can find room for one. Not just for books, they’re also perfect for displaying lots of other bits and bobs. It’s best to decide first what you’re going the bookcase for so that you can get the shelf height right – tall, coffee table type books require a surprising amount of room! Many bookcases have adjustable shelves for flexibility. We’ve picked out 10 of our favourite bookcases, which will fit right into the modern home.
1. Cloverlly leaning bookcase, One.World
This unusual bookcase has an open-back design, so it won’t overpower the room. The five spacious shelves, complete with raised edges, provide the perfect space to display books, decorative objects, or potted plants. Designed to lean securely against a wall and made from sturdy painted wood, this bookcase could become the focal point of any room. £425, available from One.World.
2. Albi wooden bookcase, Cult Furniture
With its classic mid-century silhouette, clean lines, retro charm and smooth, modern finish, this neat little bookcase will find a ready home in any room. Crafted from oak veneer with an oiled finish, this wood bookcase is versatile, durable, and stylish. £199, available from Cult Furniture.
3. Berkeley Nordic oak bookcase, The Cotswold Company
Maximise on storage space with this light oak bookcase, featuring four traditionally made shelves and two dovetail drawers for added strength. It’s perfect for displaying treasured memories and family favourite novels in bedrooms or living rooms, and the open design helps create a more airy feeling. £699, available from The Cotswold Company
4. Detroit tall bookcase, Oak Furnitureland
If you’re looking for something a bit chunkier to provide more of a focal point for the room, this Detroit tall bookcase might fit the bill. Made from solid hardwood, it has sectioned shelves, a double storage cupboard and metal handles and legs for an urban twist. £629, available from Oak Furnitureland.
5. Goodhome connect cube storage, B&Q
If you’re tight for space (or budget!) then this simple cube bookcase is a lucky find. It can be used both floor standing and wall mounted, and you can add other units on in different colours and sizes if you want to personalise the end result. £20 for this two-shelf cube, available from B&Q.
6. Huby shelving unit, Shelved
Sleek, minimal, and completely adaptable, this modular unit is the perfect space-conscious solution for storing your possessions. Four open rectangular fixed shelves give you plenty of space, and if you get your measurements who you can change the configuration or add more modules. £490.60, available from Shelved.
7. Bali rattan standing storage shelves, Oliver Bonas
With an arched silhouette, this storage unit is handmade in Indonesian and featurs a circular design around the edge in bamboo, and three woven rattan shelves. The decorative side panels add interest. £195, available from Oliver Bonas.
8. Southwark ladder shelving, Swoon
No space? No problem! These narrow Southwark shelves have a touch of Scandinavian-inspired design. With tapered legs and a solid, natural timber frame, it’s clean, simple, modern and sturdy. £299, available from Swoon.
9. Shelfie side table, Loaf
If you like your furniture to multi-task, here’s neat idea. This little bookcase/table doubles as a coffee table, a hallway shoe stasher and a neat bookcase? Perfect if you’re short of space, or just prefer a minimalist look. £695, available from Loaf.
10. Lena rattan bookshelf, VonHaus
Natural rattan pairs perfectly with this stand’s industrial black metal frame a. It boasts numerous shelves to display your decorations and books, and has a further two covered compartments for hiding clutter. £129.99, available from VonHaus.
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