Staten Island houses have space that city apartments don't: family rooms, dens and finished basements. Built-in bookcases make those rooms feel finished.
01Around a window
Bookcases either side of a window with a seat between are a favourite in family rooms. See bookcases around a window seat.
02Family storage
Closed cabinets below the shelves hold games, toys and files; open shelves above show books and photos.
03Basements
In finished basements, use moisture-appropriate materials and keep a small gap behind the bookcases on exterior walls.
04Lighting
LED strips or picture lights make a bookcase wall the warmest part of the room; see the lighting guide.
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