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Sheraton Open Front Bookcases


Open front bookcases are very useful when it comes to organizing books and displaying antiques and other pieces of art. You may also use baskets and bins on these bookcases to store some small items you might be having. But how do you ensure that you choose a bookcase that is going to serve you for years to come? The following open front bookcase buying guide should come in handy when making this important decision:

1. Size

Adjustable shelving on our range of open front bookcases

( Adjustable shelving on our range of open front bookcases )

It is important to know the size of the bookshelf you are buying just to ensure that it’s going to fit in the space where you intend to put it. In making your buying decision, it is important to consider the height of the shelf. That’s because open front bookcases can either fill up most of the wall or rise to a shorter height. The width of the bookcase is important too. The taller the bookcase is, the narrower it can be and vice versa. Other things to consider is the depth as well as the space lying between shelves.|

2. Functionality
 

Mahogany open front bookcase

How do you plan to use your bookshelf? In making that decision, you may have to look at whether the open front bookcases have shelves with adjustable heights. Such bookcases give you greater flexibility. Shelves on wheels may also be used as room dividers or for redecorating purposes. In other words, open front bookcases aren’t just good for storage purposes but can act as a wall dividing a large room into two.

3. Material
 

Mahogany, walnut and satinwood open front bookcases


Depending on your personal preferences, you could be looking for open front bookcases made of specific materials. The first you may want to look at is wood. You may appreciate the traditional look offered by a wooden bookshelf. However the best thing about wood is that it lasts long and stands more solidly. The cheaper alternative is anything made of particle board which looks like wood and yet is not as sturdy. The last option might be buying a metallic open case bookshelf for a more contemporary look.


4. The Price
 

Breakfront open front bookcases


Bookcases are meant for use for long periods of time, which is the reason you should never settle of anything of lesser quality. After all, buying open front bookcases can be a good investment for the future. The price of a bookcase will depend on the material used to make it as well as the style in which it is made. So you must carefully balance between the two factors when choosing a bookcase to buy.|

5. Style

Open front bookcases can be made in different styles. While most of them are standard in the way they look, the rest could be in the form of leaning or ladder bookcase. But that’s not all. When choosing an open front bookcase, you may also want to choose between the cube, scaffold, and corner bookcases. Of course, the other factors are equally important when making this decision.

Conclusion

As you can see, buying open front bookcases is a simple and straightforward affair. You do not have to belabour it so much. At the end of the day, it all boils down to functionality, personal preferences, and price. Make a wise decision.

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