subject: Utilize Empty Room Space To Store Your Book Collection - Amazing Decorating Idea For Small Houses [print this page] Collection usually shows the person's personality. But sometimes, collecting is limited by room space problems. Some people will get confuse on where should they keep the things they collected. Book is one simple example of collection. Don't stop collecting books although you have a small house. As long as you are clever in managing space limitations, these books will not make your home feel too crowded.
Collecting books is a very positive hobby. It would be very unfortunate if this hobby stops because there is no place to keep the books. Indeed as time flows, the collection of books will continue to grow. And where these books will be kept becomes a problem. In the small house, space for storage of books specifically is very difficult to obtain. Creating a special space like a library is impossible. Try searching for unused corners of your home. This area can be transformed into book storage. Read these tips of keeping the books and other collection in a small houses:
As decoration
Many people try to conceal the bookshelves, and some even bear to keep it in storage. In fact, when the books are placed on beautiful rack, these books can be a unique home decoration, replacing the display of paintings and other wall accessories.
Limiter between rooms
Bookshelf could also be used as room limiter. In small houses, living room and family room is usually divided by a bulkhead. We can use bookshelf instead.
Find unused space in the rooms
Look for unused spaces in the house. Basement stairs, unused garage, interior walls, corner of the living room, are some examples of areas that you can use to put a bookshelf.
Creating mezzanine
Mezzanine is a way to get the extra space in the house without the need to change the structure. Mezzanine could be made under the roof (attic). This additional space you can use to put a bookshelf in a row. If the space is large enough, the mezzanine could be built into a reading room.
Hanging shelves
Hanging shelf is a rack attached to the wall. This rack is light, does not require large space, and has no furniture legs. The space under can be used to put another furniture, such as a sofa or table.
Plant shelf
Plant shelf is made by implant a shelf in the wall. If you want to impress a neat and clean room, this shelf is an appropriate choice. Before planting shelf in the wall, think about what books will be placed there. This is because the plant self is permanent, and is hard to be altered in size.
