Bookcases are suitable additions to just about every room in the house. They add texture, warmth and character, making rooms feel cozy and comforting. Plus, bookcases have a number uses beyond holding dusty old tomes.
Here are four ways to place bookcases throughout your home:
1. The office
A home office is one of the best places for a sturdy bookcase filled with reading material because it serves an aesthetic function and becomes a source of inspiration. Whenever you're working, you can turn to your shelf of books to revisit old ideas or seek out the answers to new questions.
A bookcase with additional storage space is a great way to organize your documents, books and magazines. Add a few baskets or other organizers to categorize your materials so you always know exactly where to find the item you need.
Books can help you relax and de-stress at the end of a long day.2. The living room
Bookcases in the living room can add a depth of texture, color and warmth. Plus, they make for excellent conversation pieces. When guests come for a visit, the books on your shelves can spark interesting discussions or serve as a backdrop for other activities.
Better Homes and Gardens magazine suggested selecting bookshelves in a hue that complements your walls, and then filling them with books and objects that balance the other colors in the room. Alternatively, painted bookcases can serve the same purpose as an accent wall, adding another layer to the room's aesthetics.
3. The kitchen
The dining table can be a great place to sip coffee and get lost in a good book on the weekend. Likewise, you can store your recipe books in this room so you don't have to walk across the house every time you want to make your family's favorite dishes.
Be sure to keep your bookcases well away from the food preparation area and the stove. If your kitchen and dining room are connected, a bookcase can establish a dividing line that doesn't make either room feel cramped or cluttered.
4. The bedroom
A study conducted at the University of Surrey found that reading can reduce stress levels by 68 percent, as reported by The Telegraph.
"It really doesn't matter what book you read, by losing yourself in a thoroughly engrossing book you can escape from the worries and stresses of the everyday world and spend a while exploring the domain of the author's imagination," Dr. David Lewis told the source.
A bookcase in the bedroom could help you remember to pause at the end of each day and de-stress before going to sleep.
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