Hey Bibliophiles! Bookcases and Bookshelves are the most beautiful furniture pieces in home furniture. It not only organizes and displays your books but also is a space to showcase your art and accent pieces. You can store bits and pieces of your favorite artwork, photo frames or the artwork made by your kids. If you choose right with your bookcases and bookshelves they can last you for decades.

Before we start, let’s first understand the difference between bookcases and bookshelves and which one is right for your home. So, let’s get in!

Bookcases

Bookcases have doors, drawers or both. They can be freestanding or built-in depending on your furniture choice. You can use bookcases to store your books, artworks or even things you don’t want to see. Sometimes you can even use it to stuff the things you don’t want your guests to see. The only flaw with bookcase is that it takes up more space than bookshelf.

Bookshelf

Bookshelves have shelves with no doors or drawers. Bookshelves come in two options, wall mounted or free standing. On the plus side it takes up less space than bookcase. Arranging your things is easier on bookshelf than on bookcase. Bookshelves come in various types and sizes from simple to large to ornate.

What to choose?

The choice between bookcase and bookshelf is tough. But based on your needs you can choose to have one or both for your home. If you want books to be inside, you can go for bookcases where you will have a dedicated space for books and no fear of them falling on the floor. Bookcases need less cleaning than bookshelves since they have drawers and doors, they keep the dust away and need not be cleaned daily.

If you want your books to be easily accessible and out in the open go for bookshelves. But bookshelves need more maintenance and cleaning than bookcases.

Whatever type of bookcase you choose you would want it to last long and match your home’s style and decor. In this article we will give you a few things to consider before buying a bookcase. Stay till the end.

Here are 5 things to consider before buying a bookcase and how to choose the perfect bookcase for your home.

Budget

The first thing that comes to mind when you buy something new is the budget. Access your requirements and budget before buying a bookcase. Decide if you want a small bookcase or a big one which will have few books and few artistic pieces or a little bit of both. Once you have decided what you want it’s time to go over some buying tips for your new bookcase. Within your budget try to get the best bookcase in terms of quality, space and looks.

Material

Whatever the material of the bookcase it serves your purpose of having a dedicated space for your books and favorite art pieces. Material on the other hand decides how long will your bookcase last. Solid hardwood and metal bookcases are long lasting investments and also add a vintage feel to the room where you will place your bookcase. But metal and wood bookcases are heavy to transport. If you are someone who moves very often you might wanna reconsider your choice of wood and metal.

Then comes the particle wood. Particle wood is not as sturdy as hard wood but it does serve the purpose. Particle wood bookcases are light in weight as compared to hardwood and are easy to transport and also easy on the pocket. When going for particle wood keep in mind not to put too much weight on it.

Style and Finishing

When choosing a bookcase consider all the finish categories (hardwood, metal, particle wood) since what works for one room might not work for the other. Keep an open mind when it comes to fashion. If you have a small cozy apartment go for wall mounted bookcases to save space and add a vintage feel to your room. Most popular bookcases are the ones designed at an angle making them perfect for small spaces. The second most popular bookcases are the cube bedroom bookcases which are horizontally and vertically split. With its cube like portions it’s ideal for holding books and vases and photo frames.

Size and Space

Consider space when choosing bookcases. The space determines the right size of your bookcases and reduces options so you can pick what suits best for your home. Measure the space where you will place the bookcase, this will help reduce the multiple options and help you focus on what you truly need. Size is the most important factor in choosing a bookcase since it decides the look of your room.

Reliability and Strength

Reliability comes first when you have to put tons of weight on your bookcase especially if you have a huge book collection. Steel framed bookcases are strong and sturdy and also add to the looks of your room. To check its strength examine the bookcases and read the product description carefully. In case of doubt feel free to contact the store manager or the brand to get a clear understanding of the same.

Conclusion

You can do so much with the right bookcase in your home. So go ahead and buy a bookcase from a real furniture store like Upinteriors where you can choose from many collections to decorate your home.

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