Personal taste plays a factor as well. At my previous apartment, I had zero space (and no money) for shelves, so I just stacked books until the piles were swaying and it was impossible to take books out if I wanted to. I had friends who visited who hated the look. I kind of appreciated the aesthetic. We know some tried and true design secrets help to open smaller spaces: Tall and narrow shelving is always a good bet. Finding ways to incorporate storage into more objects or established fixtures, such as ceiling space or turning hallways into bookshelf walls. Taking advantage of small nooks and crannies to DIY unique shelves that fit. So let’s talk solutions. This article is all about easy shelving or storage solutions that can be easily purchased or assembled. Not mentioned here are larger design projects such as building shelves into a staircase, under the bed, or in an unused fireplace. There are some related articles linked at the end of this list that can help if you are interested in a bigger design project. Onto the best book storage for small spaces ideas!
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