Creating a balance between function and beauty is the job of the designer and one area that a designer must be able to do this is with storage solutions – everyone needs storage but how do you make it beautiful? One of my favorite ways is with bespoke bookcases!

What is a Bespoke Bookcase?

A bespoke bookcase is one that has been custom-designed for a specific space. Because of this, there isn’t just one type of bespoke bookcase – rather the imagination of the designer is the limit of how many different shapes and sizes bespoke bookcases come in. My favorite type of bespoke bookcases are those that are built into the room and installed into the space using joinery for a beautiful and seamless finish. 

Unlike a regular bookcase that you might purchase from a furniture store and have moved into a room, bespoke bookcases present a variety of creative opportunities and will pave the way for a more seamless design. Keep reading to find out why!

The Advantages of a Bespoke Bookcase

More Creative Control

Nothing will give you more creative control than custom-making elements of your design, such as a bookcase. Rather than having to think of the premade piece and how the rest of the design can match it, you are able to think about how the bespoke piece will match the rest of your design. It means that you can think outside the box and make bolder decisions, which is the mark of a really skilled designer. 

Additionally, creativity doesn’t just encompass what the finished piece will look like – it also dictates how it will function. Each person and family has their own individual needs when it comes to storage solutions. Starting from scratch allows the designer to keep the client’s specific needs in mind. For instance, we designed a bespoke bookshelf for a family with a desk and chair behind the doors because the client needed a space to work, but didn’t want the living room to be cluttered with an office desk. Because we were going with bespoke furniture, this wasn’t a problem and we were able to find a solution that was both beautiful and functional!

Allows Room for Joinery

One of my favorite elements to use in a design is joinery – this is where woodwork is used to join a design together. For instance, the crown molding at the top and baseboard of this bookcase wraps all the way around the room – There is no gap between the bookcase and the ceiling. It blends into each other and the bookcase now seems a part of the wall. This little detail completely elevates the design, because the joinery makes everything look so intentional and thought out. 

Creates texture and dimension

A design without texture and dimension is hardly a design at all. It quickly becomes boring and does not feel welcoming. Bookcases in general create a lot of dimension and texture. However, when the bookcase is bespoke and installed using joinery, the entire wall is transformed and suddenly it’s no longer flat. Each shelf literally creates nooks and crannies of depth and dimension giving the eye much to dance on. 

Adds Value

It’s no secret that bespoke bookcases may come at a higher cost than an Ikea flatpack bookshelf. But if you have a custom bookcase built into a room, you’re adding tons of value to the property. Increasing storage space automatically increases value. Additionally, having custom woodwork elevates the look of a room, thereby increasing property value. So even though it may require a little more money upfront, there is no doubt that the value will be returned to you upon selling the property!

Get a Bespoke Bookcase Today!

A bespoke bookcase is the ultimate storage solution, turning storage into beautiful decor – the marriage between beauty and function. Whether you’re interested in a built-in bookcase with a hidden desk, or a case framing a window with a little place to sit, we’ve got you covered! Head to our services page to book your free consultation today!