50 Relaxing ways to decorate your bedroom with bookshelves
If you are a book lover, than a natural part of leisure time at home would be having bookshelves filled with books accessible in your cozy bedroom retreat. Shelving allows you to have personal expression in your design scheme and with the addition of books, no matter what the genre, is an engaging accoutrement in this sacred space. Add the convenience of reaching for a good read before switching off the light, and the bedroom bookshelf makes a strong case. Be sure to keep your books well-arranged so that is won’t be hard to find what you are looking for.
Yes, you can have your own personal library in your home, aside from a separate home library; you can have it in your own personal oasis, your bedroom. Avoid seeing your books scattered on the floor or under your bed covered with dust. Put up decorative shelving for your books, you can even make it the focal point of your room. Aside from a separate bookshelf, you can always incorporate shelving into your headboard. Let us now take a look at the collection we have put together for you on various types of bookshelves in the bedroom, as well as some tips on pulling off some fabulous design.
If you are still seeking some inspiration on bookshelves, have a look at some of our past articles on 45 Inspiring ways of designing cozy living spaces with books and 50 Jaw-dropping home library design ideas.
{Image Above} A bed surrounded by a vast collection of volumes is a luxury. Putting away a good read when you’re finished with it is as simple as reaching up to tuck it back into place. Tip: If you’re lucky enough to have a bookshelf near your bed, switch the placement of books as needed so that the one you’re reading is always close at hand.
If a DIY project isn’t in the works, feel free to call in a pro. The investment is often worth it, as built-ins add value to your room (and your home). Cabinetmakers also make great bookcases and occasionally — especially with dual projects — offer a discount.
The reading nook. A cozy reading spot is the bookshelf’s best friend. Anchored by two built-ins, this window nook is an appealing option. Corvallis Custom estimates custom bookcases at “about $500 to $600 per lineal foot,” with the costs depending on wood choice and special features. The 14-foot built-in cherry bookcases and bench here cost $8,500.
Great wall of inspiration. Floor-to-ceiling shelving gives ample opportunity for expression, and, with the classic look of a good book, why stop with the walls? Here some big spines also take the bench at the foot of the bed.
A classic touch. Traditionally bound books have a refined feel. If you are looking for an affordable way to get the look of a built-in bookcase without the cost, try setting a prebuilt freestanding bookcase against the wall, securing it and then adding molding to the base and top.
In a Washington, D.C., house designed by Barry Dixon, flax curtains cocoon the bedroom and hide all the books. A round beaded Coco lantern by Four Hands draws attention to the tall ceiling and illuminates the reading nook, furnished with Zentique chairs and ottoman. Upper East coverlet from Ankasa.
Bookshelf with a view. The same natural light that gives a bedroom morning appeal allows for great reading light. But, for best book preservation, avoid direct sunlight on the spines.
Custom cost: For the simple, classic bookcase shown, it cost approximately $450, but costs vary depending on wood, size and custom details.
A shared space. Whatever side of the bedroom-TV debate you take, there’s always a way to find middle ground. Bound books are a tasteful nondigital touch to counterbalance an electronic bent.
Self-Expression. A bookshelf is more than a place for books. Shelves provide space for your own expression, letting you pair favorite titles with personal photographs and symbolic objects.
Tip. For bookcases you plan to paint, consider using poplar wood. It’s light and affordable; you can drill and nail it easily (then fill the holes with wood filler, which eliminates the need to use a finish nail gun); and it takes paint nicely.
The subtle shelf. Books do not need to take center stage — a touch here, an accent there is often enough to give a literary vibe. Shelves are simple to attach (or build), and can be layered and arranged to fit the design needs of your wall.
Add a headboard. A bookcase can also function as a dividing feature, anchoring a centrally located bed and placing a read within reach.
Smart design keeps the two single beds in this space connected but separate. Each has a carefully placed light that won’t interfere with a roommate’s slumber.
Trend of 2010 and now … putting books in cases with the spines to the inside. Some readers do this when they have finished a book (leaving those yet unread with spines OUT). Some people do it to just have creams and white to the outside. You decide what you like best for your space.
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