Creative bookcases and shelves can transform a room in ways you can only imagine. Use them to utilise the alcoves in your house, use them as a wall divider, or place one in your hallway or living room.

    How to choose a bookcase or a shelf

    A Habitat Rubrics modular large bookcase in black.

    Where will you place it?

    Bedroom, hallway, living room or a cosy nook? Wherever you decide to place your bookshelf, make sure to take accurate measurements so you there are no surprises when your furniture arrives.

      A Habitat Hopkins tall bookcase in oak colour.

      What will you keep?

      Do you want to showcase your literary collection, cherished souvenirs, faux plant collection or more? Choose a bookcase or a shelf that can be your personal gallery, where each elements says a story.

        A Habitat four cube storage unit in grey.

        Which material and size?

        Choose wood-effect bookcase for a traditional look and metal bookcase for an industrial look. If you have something specific you are looking to show off on your bookcase it would also be worth measuring this, so you can make sure it fits before you get the item home.

          A Habitat Zander tall textured bookcase in white and oak-effect.

          Colour options?

          Think how the bookcase will fit into your existing interior design and aesthetic you want to achieve. A natural wood tone bookcase creates a warm vibe while a white bookshelf is all about a clean and minimal feel. For something bold, black is your colour and if you want neutral, go for grey.

            Get the look

            Image of storage cube storage in open plan living space.

            How to style a bookshelf?

            A large 16 cubed white torage in a living room.

            Keep large items first

            A Habitat Skandi deep shelving unit in white and oak.

            Stack vertically and horizontally

            A Habitat extendable wide white shelving unit used as a room divider in a living room.

            Create interest with different heights

            A Habitat Skandi wide shelving unit in grey.

            Arrange objects in odd numbers

            A Habitat recycled glass fluted clear vase.

            Bring a vase or two

            Habitat artificial trailing plant in a ribbed ceramic pot.

            Add some faux foliage

            Habitat confetti glass tree white ornament.

            Use unconventional bookends

            A Habitat Drew bamboo shelving unit in white.

            Keep books by colour

            Top picks

            Other shelving ideas

            Shelf care

            At Habitat, we advise all bookcases and shelving units are fitted with a wall strap, this is for safety reasons. Current law states that any storage/drawer units higher than 60cm tall must be attached to the wall. Children in particular can be in danger if climbing on a product or hanging off a drawer if the product is not secured in a proper way.

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              White modular wardrobe in bedroom with compartments for folded and hanging garments.

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