Creating shelving that encourages grabbing and reading doesn't mean that books can't be stacked varying and interesting ways. Just make sure that it's easy to pull and replace without creating disarray.
Staggered shelf heights is a fun approach to making the library less serious and more approachable. A trend in shelving is using construction-grade plywood, double layered, with a natural finish.
Hmmm?! Perhaps we could play around with irregular shelves but with darker wood borders to key into ceiling grid? Also one shelf over another to conceal the book nook rom with room?
Staggered shelf heights is a fun approach to making the library less serious and more approachable. A trend in shelving is using construction-grade plywood, double layered, with a natural finish.
added by margarethartman to bookshelves (14 months ago)
Staggered shelf heights is a fun approach to making the library less serious and more approachable. A trend in shelving is using construction-grade plywood, double layered, with a natural finish.
added by parisgirl to Book Shelves (14 months ago)
The feeling here is that the homeowners are serious readers and the books are members of the family, By thoughtfully grouping the books, it seems they are accessible in case, for instance, a friend would like to borrow a book.
Staggered shelf heights is a fun approach to making the library less serious and more approachable. A trend in shelving is using construction-grade plywood, double layered, with a natural finish.
Creating shelving that encourages grabbing and reading doesn't mean that books can't be stacked varying and interesting ways. Just make sure that it's easy to pull and replace without creating disarray.