Even though they are called bookcases, you would be missing an opportunity by thinking about them as only a place to store books. Of course, bookcases were originally designed to hold and organize books, but they are also ideal for holding picture frames, ornamental vases, linens, or holding kitchen supplies or bathroom toiletries.

When thinking about how to design or remodel your living room, there should only be one or two pieces of furniture that stand out to create a comfortable and stylish space. Cleaning up clutter and optimizing the actual space that you do have in your living room can work wonders to transform a modest sized living space into a cozy and inviting environment. A skilled craftsman will be able to take the dimensions you are working with and design a personalized bookcase to fit in your home to provide the most storage space - as well as a bit of flair.

Elegant and practical at the same time, freestanding cherry bookcases are some of the best kinds of bookcases that suit most living rooms. Shaker style bookcases can be made so that they are low to the ground, which creates visual continuity, drawing your line of vision from the floor to the walls and distracting you from the limited dimensions of a room. An added practical selling point of these low bookcases is that they tend to collect fewer dust bunnies and require less upkeep.

Glass doors on handmade bookcases add a classic touch to a commonplace piece of furniture, while the doors make it easy to keep your books and decorations dust-free. Understated antique brass pantry latches are a subtle and beautiful addition to the bookcases and create a timeless touch that will last as long as the bookcase

A wood that naturally darkens over time, cherry wood is an excellent choice for furniture because it fits well in most homes and meshes well with most styles. Very dark woods can demand too much visual attention, especially if you are looking at a large bookcase. Cherry wood, on the other hand, subtly draws attention without dominating the room.

There are several Shaker-inspired bookcases that are lower to the ground than the typical bookcase and offer beautiful counter top spaces for additional storage or displays. Until you have one in your home, it might be hard to image how much a short handmade bookcase could help organize a home without taking up too much space. These bookcases are coveted for their versatility, but they are also sturdily built with ogee molding and beaded back, also made from cherry wood. The bookshelves are handily made to be adjustable and sturdy at the same time to make organizing and remodeling your living space easier.

The Freestanding Library is another modern Shaker-style bookcase made from beautiful cherry wood that is elegant and practical at the same time. These handmade bookcases are custom built to fit into the dimensions of the existing space in your living room. The open shelving on the top half offers several variations to create a unique feel in your living room. The adjustable shelves are perfect for either books or entertainment equipment. The doors below provide additional storage space to hide the odds and ends that you don't want on display.

Some Freestanding Libraries are made with triangular shelving on either end of the bookcase in order to help transition from one room to the next. The angling transforms an ordinary piece of living room furniture to a special and fashionable addition to your home, without requiring additional remodeling.

Every handmade cherry wood bookcase is specifically constructed to the customer's style, as well as their living room dimensions. Each piece is treated as a unique creation, and it receives that amount of personalized care with fine detailing. The hand rubbed natural oil finishes brings out the subtle shine of the wood, while both preserving the wood and softening the look of the bookcase.

Certainly worth the investment, handmade studio furniture offers much more than a factory-made piece of furniture can. By nature, studio furniture requires more thought and attention, which ensures that the end product will last for years and years, slowly darkening and taking on personality with time, with usage, and with appreciation.

Before finalizing your purchase decision on a high quality handmade bookcases, stop by my gallery at Hawk Ridge Furniture. I can customize your handmade dresser to accommodate essential needs of a unique space and also fits your lifestyle.