Guide to Find The Best Bookcase For Your Home

Posted by Zin Home on 17th Aug 2017

A home isn’t really complete without a bookcase. It is the perfect way to add a bit of style, and a lot of function to a room. Bookcases give you much needed storage space, an opportunity to display your treasured books and a way to feature other collectibles. They also are a wonderful way to take up space in a room, while also keeping a room organized and structured. There are three primary types of bookcases: small/accent bookcases, tall and narrow bookcases, and wide bookcases.

Let’s start with the simplest of the three, the small or accent bookcases. These work great in rooms that don't have enough space for a larger bookcases, such as kids rooms, a reading nook, or any other small space in your home. Because of their small size, you can use them to add a pop of color to a space, or even make them a stylized conversation piece. Here are some of our favorites:

Next, let's look at the tall and narrow bookcases. When you think of bookcases, this the type that probably comes to mind. These are perfect for living rooms, dining rooms, or even bedrooms. It’s always best to use them to display larger items, such as frames, vases, or larger books. The last thing you want to do is to make them look cluttered. Here are some of our trendiest bookcases, that work in all styles of homes:

Finally, our final category of bookcases—the wide bookcase.. This type of bookcase works great in entry areas, behind a couch, or even as a media console below a wall-mounted TV. They are also perfect if you just have the simple need of falling up a large wall. If you are using it in an entry way, then it might be nice to place a large mirror above it, or place a lamp or piece of art on it, and you have a stylish place to leave your keys when you walk in the door. Here are some perfect options: