Home Library Inspiration – Built-in Bookcases With Creative Designs

Not sure what to do with that spare room? Turn it into a home library. Whether or not you’re one of those people that like to read in their spare time or to collect books, you must have a few books or magazines you can display in a bookcase. And if you don’t like those traditional bookcase designs, you can opt for something more simple and modern such as a built-in bookcase. We found a few wonderful examples for you to take a look at.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

How about this beautifully-designed room with built-in bookshelves. They look like they’re carefully carved into the walls and the combination of white and dark gray is just wonderful. A great look for a modern or contemporary home.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

Don’t have an extra room to turn into a home library? Not to worry. You can still find a way to store and display your books creatively. For example, take a look at this beautiful staircases that doubles as a bookcase.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

If you have an extensive book collection then you’ll need more than a few compartments in a staircase. So how about this design? It’s a bookcase that covers an entire wall and has a gorgeous geometric design. Simple yet sophisticated.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

If you enjoy reading before going to sleep then you’ll want all your favorite books to be in the bedroom where you can easily browse through them. Don’t waste a full wall with a bulky bookcase. Instead, opt for a system of shelves that frame the window.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

I’m sure having a bookshelf in your home office would also be useful. We have the perfect design for you: a gorgeous vertical bookcase built into the wall. It’s a wonderful accent detail for the room.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

If you have a big hallway in your home then there’s no point in turning a room into a home library when you can use this space. You could have a fireplace, built-in bookcases on either side of the door and a comfy armchair or two.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

The dining room could also serve as a home library. It could be a transitional space and you could have a simple table, a few comfy chairs and some built-in bookshelves on the wall.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

Of course, there’s no designated place for bookshelves. They can become part of any room’s décor. For example, this is a beautiful living room with an eclectic décor and chic white bookshelves framing the fireplace. A very nice combination of colors and textures.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

Built-in bookshelves such as these ones are great because they occupy little space in the room and they can also be used for displaying collectibles and decorations or accessories. It’s a look you could choose for the bedroom, living room, home office and basically any other space.

Masculine office room featuring built in bookshelfs

This contemporary home office looks very elegant and professional. The built-in bookshelves are beautifully lit and highlighted and they complement the white wall unit beautifully, especially considering all the other pieces.