Original and roomy bookcase

Fans of reading and collecting books sooner or later have the problem of storing read editions. It is very lucky if the area of ​​the house allows you to allocate a separate room for reading and storing books. If this is not possible, then with the help of bookshelves or cabinets, you can quite adequately cope with the current situation.

Types of bookcases

To date, there are two options for equipping bookshelves: in the form of open shelving and with sliding and swing doors, the so-called closed type. Closed cabinets and shelves typically use wood and glass doors.

The disadvantage of open shelving is the easy accessibility of dust and sunlight to books. Sun rays falling on the pages of books cause them significant harm.

In a tightly closed cabinet to store books extremely tenderPreferable, because without air, paper also collapses. Minimum ventilation is required, which is provided by bookcases with opening doors.

Cabinet location

A bookcase with swinging doors is not only very convenient for the proper storage of books, but will also be an excellent design solution in the interior of any of the rooms. He even fits perfectly into the hallway, if only there was no moisture. In general, moisture and sunlight are the most formidable enemies for books.

A very convenient and cost-effective solution will be to mount bookshelves in a niche. Thus, the useful area of ​​the apartment will not be involved, and you can save on the cost of the side walls of the cabinet.

The shelf of the bookcase should not be more than 60 cm, otherwise it may sink under the weight of books. To prevent the shelf from sagging, it can be strengthened with supports, thereby changing the appearance of the shelves themselves, which can be a good design decision.

Materials

The most beautiful and expensive material for the manufacture of bookshelves and cabinets is wood. A wooden cabinet that stores collectible editions of your favorite works will be the real pride of its owner.

However, if you need a budget option, then particleboard and MDF are perfect for him. Particleboard shelves are the most economical option. They can be painted with paint or varnished. If you use MDF as the material, then the shelves will be heavier and the cost of the cabinet will also jump noticeably.

Today, in the era of all kinds of gadgets, the presence of a library in the house is not only a rarity, but also a kind of luxury. However, a bookcase in any case will be not only a place to store books, but also a great design solution in the interior of the house.