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Bookcases and Bookshelves:

Bookcases are an essential part of home decor. A bookcase not only warms up a room with the visual texture of various size books, but provides a display for our treasured items.

When buying a bookcase, consider:

Material- For a traditional look, oak bookcases,solid mahogany, cherry, or natural birch wood are popular choices. If you prefer a more modern bookshelf, a glass or metal bookcase adds a sleek visual appeal.
Size- Bookcases vary widely in dimensions. Remember, a bookcase is not just for books but for displaying framed photos, pottery, and collectibles.

Bookcase with doors, or just plain bookshelves- Bookcases with glass doors are great for keeping the dust off and providing a more traditional decor. However, if you like to look at your books and objects fairly often, or if you want your guests to check out your collections, open bookshelves are more accessible.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Sleek Bookshelves Offer Beauty and Function

Unfortunately, many of us are limited on space in our homes, so we have to rely on one room for several functions. For example, the living room is often the center of many activities such as watching television, visiting with family and friends, playing games, studying and reading. Purchasing furnishings based on the activities performed in a room is a smart move.

Bookcases can be a great addition to your actively used living room as they are offer support for many of the activities you’ll perform there. You’ll have easy access to many of your frequently used items such as books, board games and DVDs. Try alternating these items on shelves with collectibles or framed pictures to balance function with beauty.

Today, we chose the following bookcases for you based on the most usable space at the best price point. These heavy hitters give you a ton of shelf space in a variety of ways.