If you’re anything like me, when you move into your new apartment one of the main things you have to content with are the numerous and bicep inducing heavy boxes of books that you have to move. And then comes the most heart stopping question: Where will I put them?
If your new apartment doesn’t have built-in books shelves, like this one in a Soho loft, then you may face some decisions on how to design a nice space to store your books, CDs, and DVDs. I scouted around and found some lovely options that are both creative and expressive. A lot of shelf design options can be built yourself, if you have some wood working skills, but otherwise going for a unique shelf in your living space can work as a storage area as well as an artistic feature.
This bookshelf unit, believe it or not, is made of cardboard, as well as the following one:
I couldn’t help but be inspired by this circular design, especially with the spiral working in it. And, they are environmentally friendly. Design by Giles Miller who makes unique cardboard products.
Don’t forget to look for the unusual. This Quasi-hexagonal bookcase is a great example of design and modern thinking. I love the way the books kind of fall into a mad-cap arrangement in these odd shaped spaces, giving the piece a neat yet artistic feel. This bookcase was designed by Sean Yoo and is made of polypropylene – uh, the stuff that the bumper of your car is made of, which makes this book shelf quite durable and ready for action.
Shelving with a modern vibe: These Tangram Bookshelves come in 7 pieces that you can arrange in your design preference. Bring your imagination to the table, or in this case the wall! Here, I like what looks like a cat in the upper right, and the tie figure in the lower right (blue). The top left looks like a waiter to me… check out Like Cool for info on these shelves.
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