Apartment Therapy Bookshelves

Bookshelves

Lately, we’ve been particularly obsessed with doorway bookcases, which are exactly what they sound like—built-in shelves that frame a door leading to another part of the house. These nine ideas will show you how to incorporate one into your home.

Interiors

Nearly everything in Miki’s modern, colorful, maximal studio apartment is either second hand, Target, or IKEA.

Let’s settle down

It doesn’t really matter how big or small one’s home is—storage is always a challenge. Storage solutions have to be functional, like fitting what you need to store and making it easily accessible. But of course, many people want their storage to look good, too. This can be a tough combination to pull off, but the homes in this roundup absolutely nailed good-looking and ultra functional storage solutions.

Home Sweet Home

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We’ve picked our favorites at a variety of price points, so no matter your budget, there’s something here for you.

Bookcases

Lou Watkins is an HR manager by day and a DIY enthusiast by night, and lives in a 1930s house in Kingswood in quirky Bristol.

1stdibs Wall Light / Sconce – Library Bookshelf American Contemporary Brass, Nickel, Marble

The listing is for an in stock sconce in raw brass and white linen lampshade. We keep a pair in stock at all times. If additional pieces are needed please allow 4-6 weeks lead time. If a different color lampshade is required, please send us a note. The small bookshelf sconce is design to fit within contemporary or transitional interior and provide functional illumination of the space. Brass is finished in lacquer for durability. Features 120V full range dimmer. E-26 Medium base, standard light bulb. Power cord is 8 feet. Kalin Asenov designs and fabricates lighting in Savannah, GA. Asenov works with a team of artisans and manufacturers to prototype, and build all pieces in his studio. Asenov’s designs are driven by narrative; every object is an expression of a story. Ancient tradition and modern digital technology influence the design aesthetic, resulting in objects that are both practical and artistic, traditional and contemporary, personal and universal.