Tips On How To Buy A Corner Bookshelf

A small buying guide that you might need this Christmas before buying a new bookshelf in your home.

Bookshelf design

This is the most important aspect to consider when purchasing a new corner bookshelf. Even though it is assembled in the corner, it must suit the rest of the home furniture pieces in your home. Pick a color that suits your room theme to make sure that your new bedroom or a living room furniture does not stand out. You must not restrict yourself to make use of the rectangular or square patterns. You might even have a triangular design, placing the corner of the shelf on the wall.

Also, consider taking a look at the edges and corners of the bookshelf. And also the round corner on the left. Even though you are buying corner bookshelves, you don’t have to fix it at a corner in your living room. You can arrange it against any corner, as long as a right angle is found. For example, you can fix it against the wardrobe as an extension. Or fix it against another bookshelf. Just make sure that the design and the color of both wardrobes match with your corner bookshelf.

The physical dimension is one essential factor to consider. Make sure that there is ample place to arrange it. You certainly don’t have to change the entire arrangements as of a bookshelf. Though it might be fixed as a corner of your living room or at the office, you don’t want an oversize book rack sticking out like a sore thumb.

If you are arranging it beside another cabinet, ensure that the height of the new corner book case is alike the cabinet.

You must be very creative. You are just limited by your imagination!

Bookshelf and usage

If you are willing to put some books and display product on it, consider getting a simple DIY corner bookshelf. Though, if other than books, you are willing to place the whole set of books or glass ornaments on the shelves, consider buying a solid wood bookshelf.

Materials used

As mentioned on the usage above, the material plays a vital role according to the usage. If you are going to place large and bulky items on it. It is recommended to look for a solid wood bookcase which can hold the weight of the items.

Author Resource:

This article is written by Ricky Charles. He is an interior designer by profession and has expert knowledge in the field of furniture and all other home decorative items. Getting advice from this designer turned writer is something which all would want. He has given valuable tips on furniture shopping in Singapore.