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Unlike many other forms of storage, bookshelves tend to be open allowing the user to see and access the books. |
Unlike many other forms of storage, bookshelves tend to be open allowing the user to see and access the books. |
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| + | [[File:Cookbook_Shelf.jpg|thumb|left|the cookbook shelves]] |
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==Considerations== |
==Considerations== |
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Some things to consider when evaluating bookshelves are |
Some things to consider when evaluating bookshelves are |
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| + | * shelf adjustability (Some bookshelves allow you to raise and lower individual shelves, adjusting the distance between them, and the height of books or items that can be placed on them.) |
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| − | * shelf adjustability |
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| − | * protection of the books (from dampness, humidity) |
+ | * protection of the books (from dampness, [[humidity]]) |
| − | * appearance |
+ | * [[appearance]] |
* accessibility and visibility of the books |
* accessibility and visibility of the books |
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* other uses (bookshelves can also be used as displace cases or for other storage) |
* other uses (bookshelves can also be used as displace cases or for other storage) |
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| − | * materials: |
+ | * materials: [[wood]], [[metal]], [[glass]], [[plastic]] |
* tilt -- some bookshelves are tilted to make access easier, especially the lower ones |
* tilt -- some bookshelves are tilted to make access easier, especially the lower ones |
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* doors |
* doors |
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* weight the bookshelves can support |
* weight the bookshelves can support |
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* is the base adjustable for slightly uneven floors or is there a wall anchor - anti-tilt features |
* is the base adjustable for slightly uneven floors or is there a wall anchor - anti-tilt features |
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| + | * freestanding, attached to the wall or built in |
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| + | * height or space between shelves |
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| + | * some bookshelves are collapsable or foldable, making them easier to store between uses or to move |
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| + | * some bookshelves are modular -- they can be combined for more book space or with other related modules such as drawers for other storage |
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+ | [[Image:P6190016-Our_living_room.jpg|thumb|250px|bookshelves on the left]] |
==Related== |
==Related== |
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| − | * [[cabinet]] |
+ | * [[furniture]], [[cabinet]], [[night stand]] |
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+ | * [[bookcase]] |
| + | * [[library]], [[den]], [[living room]], [[family room]] |
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| − | * [[living room]] |
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| − | * [[family room]] |
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| − | * [[night stand]] |
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* [[storage]] |
* [[storage]] |
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| − | * [[entertainment]] |
+ | * [[entertainment]], [[reading]] |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | * Popular Mechanics on [http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/woodworking/1273111.html How To Build A Bookcase] by Rosario Capotosto Illustrations by George Retseck Published in the May 2000 issue. |
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[[Category:Furniture]] |
[[Category:Furniture]] |
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[[Category:Storage]] |
[[Category:Storage]] |
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| + | [[Category:Books]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:17, 21 July 2013
bookshelves used primarily for displaying pictures
Bookshelves are, not surprisingly, shelves for books. They provide storage for books as well a display setting for objects. Like other good forms of storage, bookshelves can also help organize the books. Unlike many other forms of storage, bookshelves tend to be open allowing the user to see and access the books.
the cookbook shelves
Considerations
Some things to consider when evaluating bookshelves are
- shelf adjustability (Some bookshelves allow you to raise and lower individual shelves, adjusting the distance between them, and the height of books or items that can be placed on them.)
- protection of the books (from dampness, humidity)
- appearance
- accessibility and visibility of the books
- other uses (bookshelves can also be used as displace cases or for other storage)
- materials: wood, metal, glass, plastic
- tilt -- some bookshelves are tilted to make access easier, especially the lower ones
- doors
- number of shelves
- weight the bookshelves can support
- is the base adjustable for slightly uneven floors or is there a wall anchor - anti-tilt features
- freestanding, attached to the wall or built in
- height or space between shelves
- some bookshelves are collapsable or foldable, making them easier to store between uses or to move
- some bookshelves are modular -- they can be combined for more book space or with other related modules such as drawers for other storage
bookshelves on the left
Related
- furniture, cabinet, night stand
- bookcase
- library, den, living room, family room
- storage
- entertainment, reading
- wall
References
- Popular Mechanics on How To Build A Bookcase by Rosario Capotosto Illustrations by George Retseck Published in the May 2000 issue.