How to choose the perfect bookcase
Whether you’re an avid reader with a hoard of much-loved books, a collector of funky ornaments, or a keen parent of blooming houseplants, bookcases should be an essential part of your home decor. Not only do the right bookcases display your precious objects to the best advantage, but they also create a focal point in your home. A shelf full of books or ornaments adds instant design appeal to any room. To help you make the most of this versatile piece of furniture, we’ve put together a few design tips.
Showcase your bookcase
Instead of letting your bookcase fade into the background, why not make it the focal element of a room? If you have a large enough hallway or home office, fill one wall with books or put a stand-out bookcase in a living or bedroom alcove. Use tall skinny bookcases to frame a doorway or mix and match bookcases of the same style but different heights along the wall of your living or dining room. If you’re someone who likes to rearrange your furniture on a regular basis (and who doesn’t?), choose a bookcase on wheels that’s simple to move around or an open-sided sturdy design that can be used as a room divider. Then fill with your carefully curated collections of books, ornaments, photos, and plants.
Put the focus on color
Being creative with color is a way of making your bookcase either stand out or blend in. If your paint scheme is muted and relaxing add a pop of color with a bookcase in a bold shade of red or sophisticated black. If, in contrast, your wallpaper is a colorful work of art, keep your bookcase colors more neutral to let it shine through. Having open-backed bookcases is another good way of showing off a feature wall. Match the color of your bookcases to your decor for a pulled-together look that lets your sofa or dining table be the star of the show. The color you choose can also impact how large or small a room appears. Darker shades of black, navy, or burgundy add intimacy to a larger space while light wood or paint finishes make any space seem larger.
Books and more
As we’ve already seen, bookcases are about more than just books. Trailing plants and vinyl record collections look particularly good when mixed and matched with books. You could arrange your collections by size and color or create a more casual aesthetic. If you’re using bookcases to show off your favourite items, choose ones with shelves of different depths and widths or with adjustable shelving.
The trick when styling a room with a bookcase is to consider first its sturdiness and functionality. You want your bookcase to stand up to the rigors of daily use and last for many years. Then, following our tips, think about the style, shape, and color of your new bookcase offer at Tylko shop. You’ll discover plenty of inspiration and a choice of versatile designs that make a style impact in any room.
