The bedroom isn't just a place where we sleep: it's our refuge and, often, also the place where we cultivate our passions. If you love reading, you surely have (or would like) a bookcase in your bedroom.
You're right: a bedroom with a bookcase is always a good idea! Perhaps, however, you haven't decided yet because you're looking for a slightly unique solution... you just haven't found it yet.
If you're really not sure where to start, you're in the right place! Here are 4 ideas (plus one) for setting up an original bedroom bookcase that will leave everyone speechless!
1. The bed with a bookcase: for your relaxation before bed
Perhaps you've never thought of it, but a bookcase behind the bed can also become a dramatic and highly original headboard!
Creating a bed with a bookcase isn't as difficult as it seems (and not even that expensive). You don't necessarily need to have it custom-made!
Simply choose bookcases and shelves (or wall units) in the same finish. Place two shelves on either side of the bed and "close" them in the center, leaving a little space around them: your bed with a bookcase is complete.
If you want to make your bookcase stand out even more, paint the back wall a color that contrasts with the furniture. In this case, since the bookcase is very close to where you sleep, we don't recommend using real plants: fake ones or a beautiful bouquet of dried flowers are better.
2. Bookcase for an attic bedroom: optimize space with style
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It's easy to say "a bedroom with a bookcase" when you have a standard-height room!
It becomes more challenging in attic bedrooms with sloping ceilings, where the ceiling is very low in some areas. Perhaps you've been advised to forgo vertical furniture—like shelves—to avoid "clogging" the space too much.
But what if we told you that there are bedroom bookcases perfect for your needs?
All you need to do is choose a "ladder" bookcase model from our online store and place it right at the lowest point of the room: this way, you'll have truly utilized every available inch!
Take advantage of this opportunity to create a super cozy reading nook: a comfortable armchair (or even a rug and lots of soft pillows) will help you create a cozy niche where you can curl up and read.
In short, if you live in an attic, you don't have to give up displaying your favorite books: just choose the right bookcase for your bedroom!
3. The full-wall bedroom bookcase
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Dreaming of a bedroom bookcase that immediately catches the eye? Don't settle for a small corner. In fact: think big. How about an entire wall decorated with your books?
If you want to give the room a truly lively look, skip the empty walls and choose the wall by the door instead. The most beautiful bedroom bookcases are those that surround the door like a frame!
You have two options for creating this effect with a floor-to-ceiling bookcase: have your bedroom bookcase made from plasterboard, or create it yourself with matching shelves and brackets.
You'll need to pay particular attention to its arrangement, as this type of solution is very eye-catching. And no, it doesn't just apply to the living area: you should also pay attention to the bedroom bookcase! To create a harmonious arrangement, try arranging your books by color, or alternate them with elegant ornaments and designer objects.
Finally, a little tip: place books you don't need to consult often on the higher shelves. Otherwise, keep a stool handy!
Either way, we're sure yours will be the most beautiful of the floor-to-ceiling bookcases.
4. The Hobby Corner: The Desk with a Bookcase for the Bedroom
So far, we've only talked about books and, at most, ornaments. But maybe you need a bedroom bookcase for other reasons. Like DIY, for example, or even studying or working from home!
In this case, you won't just need a shelf, but the "desk plus bookcase for the bedroom" combo.
How do you keep your rooms from becoming cluttered? Use storage: get some nice boxes, use them to organize smaller items, and place them in the bookcase compartments, alternating between full and empty spaces (for example, you could place something smaller, like a knick-knack, next to a box on the top shelf).
For your bedroom, you could look for a desk with a matching bookcase, or have fun combining them to your taste. A noticeboard hanging above the desk and a comfortable chair will complete your hobby corner, which is also perfect for studying.
The extra idea: a bedroom with a floating bookcase!
Why the "extra idea"? Because what we're proposing isn't a classic bedroom bookcase, but rather a set of shelves you can have fun making yourself!
The idea is to create an optical illusion: books floating, without any shelf space. If the usual bedroom bookcases make you yawn, this solution is sure to please! You can use it across the entire wall or just above the bedside tables: however you choose, the result is sure to be very unique.
How do you create a floating bookcase in the bedroom? Get some special wall brackets, which you can use in two ways.
The first: choose a bracket the same color as the wall, not too deep, and place books on it vertically (as in the photo above).
The second: "cover" it with an old hardback book and place other books on top horizontally, as in the photo below.
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Two different solutions for a bedroom with a floating bookcase, two imaginative ways to enhance the room with your books!
