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Racks

Racks are one of the most important elements of our homes. Born as essential items to keep our book collections tidy, bookstores have become the absolute heroes of not only the living room, but also the bedroom and home office. A modern bookcase complements the multifunctional design: it also allows us to display decorative items, vases, travel souvenirs and rarely small works of art, becoming a real piece of furniture that can determine the style and character of the environment in which it is located. located.

Choose the library that best suits your needs

When designing furniture for the living area of ​​your home, we have already said that it is very important to understand where to put the library and how much space we have available . Among the most sold solutions, due to the fact that they are cheaper, we find standard shelves, usually made of wood or MDF and designed with shelves arranged in a fixed inclination or with adjustable and closed racks. Standard shelves, available in many sizes, can be easily placed in any room of the house. The sectional rack, on the other hand, guarantees maximum flexibility: the various modular elements are mounted together, thus creating a tailor-made solution that perfectly meets every need. One solution is to replace shelves, open compartments and closed pieces to play with the volumes of the furniture. Finally, modular shelving is very popular because of its versatility: a modular shelving is in fact able to adapt to different needs and can change over time by adding or removing certain modules. If you want to create a real wall separating two rooms from each other, you can opt for a double-sided bookcase fully open so that light can pass from one side of the room to the other. These racks can run continuously from floor to ceiling and are suitable for very large or open spaces. A similar effect can also be achieved with smaller racks arranged in series next to each other, from wall to wall. There are also built-in shelves, incl. to me. fully integrated and recessed into the wall, such as bridge racks that can be mounted around the door, acting as a real partition between the living and home / office areas or between the living and sleeping areas. If the racks reach high heights, it is possible to equip them with a ladder, thanks to which they can easily reach even the highest shelves. Finally, corner shelves are recommended if you don't have a whole wall as they take up space that would otherwise be empty.

Buy a library, buying guide

Choosing a library requires careful evaluation of the available space. how it is used, the materials from which it is made and the budget available. The latter is a very important factor to consider: since a library is an object that has been used for many years, the purchase of a high-quality work justifies the higher expense. If you want a custom-made bookcase that is integrated into the wall, but the price is well out of budget, you can opt for a series of identical bookcases side by side. This solution allows you to have an economic library with an effect similar to the desired one, but with a much smaller investment. Measuring the space in which we will place the library can also help us limit the available options and help us with purchases. If you do not have a lot of space, a suspended rack is particularly suitable for the possibility of using the wall surface vertically. The final factor to consider when purchasing is how you use the library: for the most greedy readers, strong and solid libraries are needed, capable of carrying the weight of all the books. A bookcase with the function of a showcase can be more decorative and less durable. They also include open shelves, which fit perfectly into the living area, because they are able to emphasize the volume of the room with large open shelves, on which you can display books or various items.

Shelves: an endless amount of materials to choose from < / h3>

On the market you can find endless configurations and models of racks, from classic design to the most modern interpretations, with blocks that play with throws, rotations, full and empty, but also and above all with materials. The wooden bookcase is a great classic. It offers resistance over time and is very sturdy as it can withstand considerable weight. A solid wood bookcase also comes at a fairly high cost. To achieve a similar, but much cheaper effect, the MDF library is recommended. However, it should be noted that this type of bookcase cannot withstand excessive weight and is therefore not suitable for a large number of books. A symbol of elegance, purity and refinement, the glass bookcase is a true icon of the modern lifestyle, as beautiful as it is delicate. An all-glass bookcase cannot support the weight of dozens of books, but rather serves as a display case where small decorative items or photo frames can be displayed. If we are fascinated by the transparency of glass, we can choose a bookcase with a wooden or metal structure and glass shelves. A bookcase made of wood and glass is actually a good compromise between reliability and style. However, in recent years, the spread of modern or industrial style has contributed to the spread of metal shelves characterized by a minimalist and subdued style. Depending on the type of metal used, the rack may not be particularly attractive, but in combination with other materials, the metal will look more visually attractive. Many modern shelves use a metal structure with wooden or glass shelves.

The library as a multi-purpose facility

Classic wall-mounted shelves have now become true multi-functional items with a wide variety of accessories. Sometimes they are associated with such a complex and large-format project that they can be considered real walls equipped with audio-video equipment, table tops, seats and much more. The most popular are the bookcases with TV cabinets, which are often placed in front of sofas and armchairs to comfortably watch a movie. On the other hand, bookshelves can often be found in offices at home or in children's bedrooms. In such cases, you can find shelves with a built-in desk or simply with extended shelves that act as a real study or work plan.

Shelves as an alternative to classic shelves

Often the problem is the space to storage of items. Racks are the perfect solution for storing and storing many items in our home. They can be found in the basement or garage, but also in the kitchen or in wardrobes. Racks can perform many functions, are easy to assemble and do not require excessive costs. What's more, their modularity and modularity make them adaptable to any space. Depending on the house and the space available, they can reach the ceiling or take up entire walls. When choosing a shelf, you must bear in mind what you intend to put on it - and therefore the load it will have to bear - and where it will be placed. The most popular are the open metal shelves, which are suitable for both kitchens and warehouses: they can actually serve as real handouts or a place to store unnecessary items for a certain period of the year.