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
- 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
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.