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12 rooms with stylish built-in bookshelves
Thinking about installing custom bookshelves or not sure what to do with the ones you already have? Here are 12 of our favourite rooms with stylish built-in bookshelves to help inspire a home update.
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Thinking about installing custom bookshelves or not sure what to do with the ones you already have? Here are 12 of our favourite rooms with stylish built-in bookshelves to help inspire a home update.
Image by: Alex Lukey | Styling: Scott Young | By: Iris Benaroia
Go for built-in shelving in a deep colour and contrasting accents for a stylish yet functional accent wall.
Image by: Colin Way | By: Laura Muir
Rich, dark wood and crown moulding give these built-ins an elegant look.
Image by: Donna Griffith | By: Christy Wright
Opt for a cubed design for a more playful way of displaying your books and knickknacks.
Image by: Ashley Capp | By: Brittany Devenyi
Hide your TV in plain sight by placing it within a built-in bookshelf that's not front and centre but in the corner of the room.
Image by: Tracey Ayton | Design: Peridot Decorative Homewear | By: Eryn Chesney
Floor-to-ceiling white stone veneers make these bookshelves stand out in an artsy way.
Image by: Robin Stubbert | By: Bethany Lyttle
Give your space personality by adding one-of-a-kind accents like this vintage-looking mirror to your built-in.
Image by: Virginia MacDonald | By: Jennifer Hughes
Line your bookshelves with bright patterned wallpaper for an easy boost of colour.
Image by: Michael Graydon | By: Christy Wright
Flank your fireplace with a matching pair of built-ins for a balanced and stylish look.
Image by: Donna Griffith | Styling: Morgan Lindsay | By: Christy Wright
Sprinkle your shelves with decorative vases and pictures for a well-styled look.
Image by: Donna Griffith | By: Iris Benaroia
Give your built-in a curated feel with asymmetrical shelving and a healthy mix of books and decorations.
Image by: Donna Griffith | Styling: Margot Austin | By: Christy Wright
Prefer a more classic look? Go for a built-in with an elegant cherry finish and crown moulding. Don't forget to add a chaise for reading breaks.
Image by: Stacey Brandford | By: Sara Cation
The sky is the limit when it comes to a built-in's styling potential. Frame your living room with an alter of books for a library-inspired look.
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