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Second Hand Bookcases
Bookcases are an important piece of furniture for every living room. Some people may decide to have one located in their study, others prefer to have them proudly displayed in their living room. Even if you’re not an avid reader, chances are you have DVDs, fancy plates or picture frames that need to be stored and displayed effectively.
The bookcase you choose for your living room should also fit in with the overall design of the room, complementing the space while not standing out ostentatiously. Here are a couple questions to ask yourself before buying the perfect second hand bookcase. Read More ▼
What will you use it for?
This is the very first question you need to ask yourself, as there are hundreds of different designs for bookcases to choose from. Are you going to display paperbacks or big, hard cover books? Do you want drawers for extra storage, or top-to-bottom shelves? There are so many options that having a very clear idea of what you want the bookcase to look like is important. A few popular designs include barrister bookcases with glass doors, free-standing ladder bookcases and corner bookcases.
What material do you want?
A really great thing about buying second hand is that you can often find bookcases made from wood no longer used for modern furniture. Some very beautiful bookcases can be found made from rare wood like Brazilian Rosewood. Other really good wood materials used for older bookcases include oak, cherry, maple and mahogany. If you’re looking for a more contemporary, modern feel, there is a vast array of metal and plastic bookcases that give a beautiful, minimalist feel to a room. Once you’ve chosen the perfect material for your bookcase, you should also consider the finish you want. Do you want a high-gloss look, or a weathered, rustic feel? The good thing about buying used is that you’ll have money left over to custom finish the furniture in any style you want.
The bookcase you choose to go in your living room should not only serve to hold books, but should also be a beautiful accent to the overall design of the room. When guests come over, usually the first thing they do is peruse the bookshelves, making the look and presentation of the bookcase that much more important. Because of this, a lot of time should be spent researching that perfect bookcase. Look online at sites like eBay to see what deals can be found on used bookcases.
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