Quality Book Cases

Here I am again dealing with the book cases issue once again. Should I slight build some, by some, or just leave all the books and their boxes? The problem is that it is moving time again. It seems as if every time I move my host of regenerated that the new residence will offer some normalcy, some sanity, some degree of permanency.

But finally, after twenty-nine years of living away from mom and dad's house and after thirty-something moving episodes, I am going to finally buy a place of my own. Those poor books that have been relegated to such harsh treatment in the past will finally find a sanctuary of their own.But in reality I find within a few weeks of starting to unpack that the landlord or roommate is a total whackjob, passive aggressive, a drug addict, or a thief and I I am forced to yet again go through the unenviable process all over again. Because of this the books now usually stay in their boxes during this probationary period, and only those I have the most immediate need for get placed on makeshift bookcases constructed of bricks and boards, milk crates, or sometimes even the cardboard boxes they are already in�just flipped to their open sides so I can easily check the contents.Another option is having shelves built directly into the walls of your home. This is almost always done when the home is being built, though it is possible to add them after the fact. Built-in shelves save space, obviously, and are sturdier than even the strongest freestanding bookcases. (There's no way to knock over built-in shelves unless you knocked the whole house over!) They are especially prized in small apartments or homes where space is otherwise at a premium. It's an option worth considering when looking for a new home.These pre-fab storage units usually function well enough as bookcases, CDs racks or knickknack holders, but they lack the elegance and stateliness of the old-fashioned bookcases. They are usually made of cheaper material, too, and are not nearly as sturdy. They work well if you only have a couple dozen books to display, which is common today, as many consumers own far more CDs and DVDs than books anyway.If you have a large library of books, a more traditional bookcase may be in order. The price range on these bookcases run the gamut, all the way from hand-crafted mahogany cases to less costly but still elegant shelves available at places like Pier 1 or Pottery Barn. The difference between them and the "entertainment storage units" is that these bookcases are usually made of higher quality wood and have the look of a traditional bookcase. The more expensive ones come already assembled and finished, but you can get very nice-looking some-assembly-required bookcases for a reasonable price.

At the close of the 19th century, Mission style bookcases, part of the pragmatic Mission style furniture set, were readily available in homes due for the most part to the influences of the Arts and Crafts movement that was evolving, pioneered by such great creative minds as William Morris, Gustav Stickley, and Frank Lloyd Wright through the 1920�s. But we ended up with were book cases of simple, elegant lines and solid construction may be the smartest choice for my needs, regardless of if I happen to stay in one place or have to move yet again.

Author: Morgan Hamilton