10 Attractive Bookcase Designs You Will Love

Bookcases do not have to be reserved for storing books only. Quite often, these amazing units can be used as display stands for the variety of different objects — from travel souvenirs to your porcelain collection. This, of course, means that it is possible to furnish any room, including bedroom, living room, and dining room, with a sleek, eye catching bookcase. And here are 10 attractive bookcase designs you will love:

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White case with bright or thematic background

This is one of the best and the simplest ideas for any modern room. Simplistic white bookcase with partitioned boxes will look very unusual with a bright and colourful background. If there are more trinkets than books on the stand, you can also go with an artistic background.

Narrow case to display your books

Even the narrowest of bookcases can be used to display your books. Simply change the direction and let covers rather than backs face the room.

Built-in bookcases for space efficiency

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Small niches in the room will not suffice for a custom storage unit, but they are usually more than enough for at least one built-in shelf — and what can you possible want if your books are few?

Vintage dark wood for an authentic look and feel

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If the books are not few, a very nice and attractive bookcases idea would be to go either with dark genuine wood shades or wood painted dark. This will create an authentic library look and feel.

Funny case with diagonal shelves

A more creative approach would be to place shelves in the bookcase diagonally. This will give a modern and cheerful look to any room. This unit, of course, will only be suitable for books.

Floating shelves arrangement

While bookcases are surely very attractive, sometimes shelves offer a more space efficient approach to decorating. Arranging shelves in a floating manner is a simple and stylish idea.

Changing your shelf direction

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Modern svelte shelves can also change their direction — an astonishing example of book storage for minimalistic interiors.

Acryl fixation parts for a floating look

Another great idea that can substitute a bookcase would be to go with transparent acryl shelves. This is another astonishing fit for modern minimalistic rooms, which is more than enough if you do not keep a lot of books.

Novelty bookstands for a modern room

Novelty stands area often designed in honeycomb or angular fashion. These units have sleek designer look and can usually store more books than shelves.

Giving old storage new life

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And of course, it is also possible to turn your old cupboards and other storage units into very attractive bookcases. They can feature either distinctly vintage distressed designs, or even be given a totally new, sleek look.

Finally, do not forget that a bookcase is simply irreplaceable in very long and narrows rooms. This is one of a kind furniture example that can be used both as a functional unit and as a room divider. Here are some more ideas on how you can use bookcases to break a single room into different areas.