Most people have some bookshelves in their homes and offices. They can be used to store and display books, as well as other items, depending on the design of the shelves. In offices, bookshelves play a crucial role, as they are versatile and offer open storage.
A white bookshelf is a great option for all kinds of rooms and design aesthetics since it is a neutral color. Bookshelves can be used in different rooms at home and the office. if you have a small room or do not have sufficient floor space, you can get smaller bookshelves that can be nailed to walls.
Why use white bookshelves?
Shelves offer a place for uncluttered storage. A white bookshelf complements any kind of décor. When all the furniture is light colored or white, the white blends in. If the furniture is dark, the white adds a counterpoint.
As white is a neutral and unassuming color, you can use a white bookshelf anywhere. It can go in a
- Bedroom
- Living room
- Den
- Home office
- Workplace
- Kitchen
- Children’s room
- Study
- Dorm or flat-sharing room
With clean lines, the white bookshelf can be tucked away in any space and you can make it as conspicuous or inconspicuous as you want.
Types of white bookshelves
You can get bookshelves with varied shelving, which may be fixed or adjustable. The bookshelves may be open or you can get see-through or opaque glass sliding or openable doors for them. You can get horizontal bookshelves that occupy floor space and can be wall-to-wall or vertical ones that do not occupy as much floor space but offer sufficient storage.
If you don’t have too many books, or space, you can also get smaller bookshelves with one or two shelves. These can be free-standing or attached to a wall, so that floor space is not used. You can use the top shelf to place decorative items as well.
Bookshelf designs
While white bookshelves are conventionally rectangular, you can also get them in square, ladder, or quirky shapes. If you have a spare corner, you can also get a corner bookshelf. One of the benefits of smaller bookshelves is that you can buy more as needed and stack them one on top of the other or side by side.
Some bookshelves may also come with a part cupboard or drawer space, should you need greater versatility. Apart from books, they can also be used to display decorative pieces, photos, and other paraphernalia. Bookshelves also offer the top surface for these items.
White bookshelf material
Wood is not naturally white. To get the white color, wood or metal may be painted. Wood bookshelves can also be laminated in a range of white finishes. If you think white is white, think again. White has many different tones and textures.
White bookshelves can be made of
- Wood
- Metal
- Plastic or fiber
- Engineered wood or plywood
- A mix of wood and metal
The cost varies a great deal and depends on the kind of material used, the size of the bookshelf, and other factors. A small one to two-shelf bookshelf will cost much less than a large vertical or horizontal one. An open bookshelf is cheaper than one with doors, drawers, or both.
Final words
The white bookshelf is a great option when you need shelving space for books and artifacts. Available in various sizes, and materials, and at different price points, you are sure to find something suitable that works for you. Check how much space you have, how many books you have, and whether you want the bookshelf on the floor where it is free-standing or nailed to a wall, and buy according to your requirements.
