Collection by Allie Weiss

Modern Bookshelf Ideas

Books may take up precious space, but when displayed in one of these innovative ways, can become an aesthetically pleasing and even practical addition to a home.

The stairs are partically hidden behind a slatted ash screen that supports steel bookshelves.
The stairs are partically hidden behind a slatted ash screen that supports steel bookshelves.
The floating bookshelf is composed from wood found on the property. Garlick purchased the Technics turntable and receiver from a used audio store.
The floating bookshelf is composed from wood found on the property. Garlick purchased the Technics turntable and receiver from a used audio store.
Waechter designed the custom bookshelf, which Oakley uses to define distinct spaces for living and dining.
Waechter designed the custom bookshelf, which Oakley uses to define distinct spaces for living and dining.
Designed by Jagoda, the door swings open to fit in front of a bookshelf.
Designed by Jagoda, the door swings open to fit in front of a bookshelf.
A 606 Universal Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ dominates one end of the living room.
A 606 Universal Shelving System by Dieter Rams for Vitsœ dominates one end of the living room.