| People who love to read tend to collect a large | | | | favorite books. Another design is to build doors at the |
| amount of books over the years. Bookcases are ideal | | | | bottom around 30" tall for storage of less used books. |
| for storing and displaying them. Without bookcases | | | | Taller bookcases can include a built in ladder for those |
| they end up filling our garages and attics with boxes. | | | | people who have large libraries. |
| Bookcases are practical and decorative at the same | | | | Books stored in boxes can get damaged over time |
| time. They can be added to any home much easier | | | | reducing their value. So keep this in mind when deciding |
| than most cabinetry. Bookcases range from a single | | | | to add bookcases to your home. If you have boxes of |
| freestanding unit to a full library in a room of its own. | | | | books in the attic or garage chances are they are |
| They can also be built into other cabinets such as | | | | damaged already. So you should look in to purchasing |
| entertainment centers and kitchen islands. | | | | some bookcases and get those books out in the open |
| A bookcase is generally 1' deep with adjustable | | | | so everyone can enjoy them. |
| shelving, allowing books of any size to be on display. | | | | Easy access is essential to any book collection. Books |
| Shelf standards or drilled holes with clips are two | | | | stored in boxes or under cabinets are easily forgotten. |
| ways to build adjustable shelving. The height of a | | | | If you are looking to purchase pre-built bookcases you |
| bookcase is best at 7' otherwise you would need a | | | | choices are limited, call your local cabinetmaker, and |
| ladder to access the top. | | | | see if he can build one that fits your needs. |
| The bookcase should be open to better display your | | | | |