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today is all about before and afters but i wanted to sneak in one more guide that i didn’t finish in time for tuesday’s posts. you guys have been asking me for book storage ideas for months and i apologize for taking so long. now that the diy contest is finally over (thank you to everyone who entered!) i feel like i can breathe a little bit more and get back to regular posts. so i’ve collected a wide range of book storage options from book cases and shelves to low storage units and more decorative options. i hope you’ll enjoy the guide and, as always, if you have suggestions you’d like to add feel free to share them in the comment section below. the book storage options continue way, way after the jump so click here for the full guide or click “read more” below. enjoy!

[stay tuned for today's before and after posts next!]

[top image above, clockwise from top left: vintage nightstand $1595 (i'd love to use this in the kitchen for cookbooks and a goth-feel), juxtapose shelf $2500 (crazy splurge or fun DIY project idea), vessel squat bench $229 (stack for customizable shelving units), tetra shelving $3,000+, true bookcase $349, flying vee shelves- set of 5 for $117]

[image above, clockwise from top left: mondrian console $249, true modern low bookcase $489, lerberg shelf $14.99, eames storage unit $2899, tetrad bamboo set $1,000+]

[image above, clockwise from top left: parallel shelving $1980, grid wall shelf $998, block party bookcase $3990, sapien bookcase $198+, brick bookcase $4970 (splurge, by my favorite designers)]

[image above, clockwise from top left: spindle bookcase $299, chicago shelving unit $1799, billy bookcase $59.99, set of 2 perf boxes (stack for portable shelving) $299, library cabinet $2,050]

[image above, clockwise from top left: D2 shelving $569, ikea stockholm bookcase $299, sloane leaning bookcase $129, no-tools shelf $34.99, parallel wall-mounted (or table) bookends $77.40, cloud shelving system $776, cubits $220+]

[image above, left to right: alden bookcase $229, 3-tier bookcase $69.99, bench box with pad $549 (we have these and love them), french industrial shelf $799 (i want this so badly i can barely stand it)]

[image above, clockwise from top left: level bookcase $8k+ (splurge! a diy version would be fun, too), modern shelving unit $299.99, muji shelf unit $18-$20, self cabinet $640+, 6-shelf white bookcase $179, index bookcase $1800]

[image above, left to right: remsen bookcase $329+, maison etagere $399, tier shelving $7200 (custom)]

[image above, left to right: storyline shelf $319, cadman spine bookcase $149, lilac bookcases $149+]

[image above: stacked modular bookcase (2 stack) $269]

[image above: logan modular wall suite $5012 and up]

[image above, left to right: white shaped console $699 (this would make for a beautiful arrangement if sorted by color), silhouette storage $599]

Just wanted to add something to the list for those who want bigger bookshelves or wider structures for lining the walls. We’re buying our bookcases from Smart Furniture. http://www.smartfurniture.com/shop/bookshelf.html?att=1
They’re able to be customized on the site before you buy, and you don’t have any hardware to deal with when you put them together. HTH!

We sell both Blu Dot’s D2 and Chicago shelving at our store and we love them both! You can’t imagine how sturdy these things are. We are constantly climbing on them to put art up high or dragging them around the showroom to display them somewhere else. They are such a high quality at a great price!

http://www.ifdaustin.com

for me, it’s all about atlas’ custom shelving. atlaseast.com

if i’m going to spend money, then this is what I’m going to get. I have a small space, and these floater shelves are a perfect mix of airy, modern, spacious and they let the light move around!!

I have been lopoking for a few weeks now for a good deal (I personally am staying away from cheap brakeable ones from ikea etc) and was happy to see this post. very handy.
For anyone looking for a bare one you can fuss with (semi- diy) if you are in the bay area, I have my high-consideration to ‘books and bookcases’ off the duboce triangle near the castro. very cool, basic durable stuff (various finishes you can request, unfinished etc-)

These bookcases are great! I appreciate all of your compiled info. Do you have any ideas on a cabinet that is 36 ” wide x 10″ deep x 36-40″ high with shelves and cabinet doors for a small bathroom cabinet? Thanks, Denise Haddock

I was ready to place an order for the West Elm stacked modular bookcase in white-(so pretty!) until i saw the 19 page assembly instructions. I think paying $300.00 + shipping, taxes PLUS assembly is too much. What do you think, readers? Is it still a good deal?

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