Bookcases

[mae]

I didn't know where else to put this, sorry if there's a better place.

I was just browsing the various sites, looking for a good voluminous bookcase with glass doors and not really finding anything good except maybe this: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49831464

Can anybody suggest a good one for me, please? I currently have just a standard open bookcase to store the majority of my miscellaneous books, and four built-in shelves for my King books. But I'd much prefer to move my King books and other first editions and collectibles into a glass door bookcase.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

There has been some discussion about bookcases before. Do a search of messages using "bookcases".

[mae]

Has there? I did do a search but not much came up.

[Daghain]

It's here somewhere. Let me see if I can find it. :)

ETA: I can't find it either. Hmm....

[e_taylor]

I didn't know where else to put this, sorry if there's a better place.

I was just browsing the various sites, looking for a good voluminous bookcase with glass doors and not really finding anything good except maybe this: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49831464

Can anybody suggest a good one for me, please? I currently have just a standard open bookcase to store the majority of my miscellaneous books, and four built-in shelves for my King books. But I'd much prefer to move my King books and other first editions and collectibles into a glass door bookcase.

I have one of those Ikea bookcases and its pretty darn good. I cheaped out on the last bookcase I bought and got a pantry instead, which I now regret.

The Ikea ones you linked too have a massive shelf load capacity, I forget what the figure is, but its considerably more than you'd ever put on a shelf. And with the doors it looks quite nice. The only downside is that the doors attach where the slots are for adjusting the shelves, which depending on the size of your books can be a problem. For instance, due to the height of Centipede Presss' "'Salem's Lot" it can't fit in this bookcase. (Based on my setup anyways).

[carlosdetweiller]

I have been buying the Hale 300 series Barrister bookcases for many years. You can get them from a number of outlets but this one, Blue Hen, has been good for me.

http://www.bluehen.com/bookcases-wood-bookcases-c-26_70.html

[mae]

Not a fan of the Barrister style myself.

[NeedfulKings]

I took an economical approach a couple of years ago. They do require assembly, but are very sturdy and seem to do the job. I paid about $100 apiece.

I found similar ones here:

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=9410700&assortmentId=5&itemNumber=39251&type=Product

Here's 3 of the cases in my house:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/bookking/books/Books_football017.jpg

[e_taylor]

Not a fan of the Barrister style myself.

:o Really?

If not for the cost, I'd own ten!

[Cutter]

I took an economical approach a couple of years ago. They do require assembly, but are very sturdy and seem to do the job. I paid about $100 apiece.

I found similar ones here:

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=9410700&assortmentId=5&itemNumber=39251&type=Product

Here's 3 of the cases in my house:

Oh they have a real good price right now. I just might have to consider this...

btw, the 'Salem Lot issue. Does anyone have a bookcase idea, with glass covering, for the oversized books? Eyes of the Dragon and Skeleton Crew also come to mind as oversized books.

[carlosdetweiller]

btw, the 'Salem Lot issue. Does anyone have a bookcase idea, with glass covering, for the oversized books? Eyes of the Dragon and Skeleton Crew also come to mind as oversized books.

They are too big to be easily shelved. The S/L SKELETON CREW fits in my Hale bookcases (12" tall) but EOTD does not. I've got one shelf attached to a wall where I can shelve really tall books. But it is nearly full. After that I don't know what I will do. The trend of some publishers (Centipede for one) seems to be going to larger and larger books. I hate that trend. I guess I will just leave them in their shipping boxes and stack them in a closet.

Of course, if the depth of the shelf is sufficient you can lay the books on their sides but that takes up too much space and I hate to do that too.

[sentinel]

Look at Levenger's. They offer a number of systems with and without
glass doors and they have barristers. You can buy as little or as much as
you want and keep adding on.

[e_taylor]

I took an economical approach a couple of years ago. They do require assembly, but are very sturdy and seem to do the job. I paid about $100 apiece.

I found similar ones here:

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=9410700&assortmentId=5&itemNumber=39251&type=Product

Here's 3 of the cases in my house:

Oh they have a real good price right now. I just might have to consider this...

btw, the 'Salem Lot issue. Does anyone have a bookcase idea, with glass covering, for the oversized books? Eyes of the Dragon and Skeleton Crew also come to mind as oversized books.

Geoff, thats another reason I've trended towards bookcases with adjustable shelves AND glass doors as opposed to barrister bookcases. That way most of the time you can shelve those oversized books.

But then, every once in a while a book like "Artists Inspired by HP Lovecraft" comes along, for which the closet is the only reasonable solution!

[oy-the-brave]

Here is where I got mine, not top end but nice and a LOT of different styles/sizes.

http://www.homedecorators.com/

[gsvec]

I took an economical approach a couple of years ago. They do require assembly, but are very sturdy and seem to do the job. I paid about $100 apiece.

I found similar ones here:

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=9410700&assortmentId=5&itemNumber=39251&type=Product
Looks like they only deliver in the northeast - w/in 25-40 mile radius of their stores in PA, NJ, NY, DE, and MD.

[Patrick]

I have been buying the Hale 300 series Barrister bookcases for many years. You can get them from a number of outlets but this one, Blue Hen, has been good for me.

http://www.bluehen.com/bookcases-wood-bookcases-c-26_70.html
Bob, how high do you stack these sectionals? 3 high? 4? more?

Also, do you buy the standard height and/or depth? Or do you go with the taller and/or deeper options?

The 300 series looks good, but I like the 800 series too.

Especially of interest is the option for locks on each of the doors - which is a definite plus with young kids in the house. I'm not seeing the lock option on the other links in this thread.

The downside is that the all-in cost sure adds up for this nice of a product.

[turtlex]

My problem with finding a nice bookcase is that the one's I find, shipping or freight only deliver to the front door... and I live up three flights of stairs at an apartment. The delivery stops at the front door of the aparment building - not at my apartment! So, I can never find exactly what I want and get it in my place.

I understand having to pay extra for something nice that is going to last, but there's no way I could get it up all those stairs, so literally, I can't get the bookcases I would like to.

Right now, I just have basic bookcases that I got at Staples - they deliver to the door. Yeah, they're the simple one's that you have to assemble yourself, but they do the job.

I am bookmarking some cool ones that oy-the-brave linked up above, because one day, I am going to have the library of my dreams...

[Brice]

Ah, when I have the library of my dreams I'm opting for all custom built bookcases. :thumbsup:

[turtlex]

Ah, when I have the library of my dreams I'm opting for all custom built bookcases. :thumbsup:

Oh, yeah, and floor to ceiling... with door. :sigh:

[Brice]

Heh, my bedroom is floor to ceiling, wall to wall built in bookcases. There are no doors though. I can reach in any direction and grab books. They are not beautiful pieces of furniture though. They are just functional, not particularly eye catching like I want.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Heh, my bedroom is floor to ceiling, wall to wall built in bookcases.

Brice. How many times have you been told off for sleeping in the Public Library? :wtf:

[Tatts4Life]

I took an economical approach a couple of years ago. They do require assembly, but are very sturdy and seem to do the job. I paid about $100 apiece.

I found similar ones here:

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=9410700&assortmentId=5&itemNumber=39251&type=Product

Those are the kind I would get.

[Brice]

Heh, my bedroom is floor to ceiling, wall to wall built in bookcases.

Brice. How many times have you been told off for sleeping in the Public Library? :wtf:

:rofl:

[Randall Flagg]

These are cheap ones from Ikea. you assemble yourself, but the price was nice.

Link
(http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10364/11683/)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/jerome10.jpghttp://http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=108&size=big&cat=all&limit=all

[carlosdetweiller]

I have been buying the Hale 300 series Barrister bookcases for many years. You can get them from a number of outlets but this one, Blue Hen, has been good for me.

http://www.bluehen.com/bookcases-wood-bookcases-c-26_70.html
Bob, how high do you stack these sectionals? 3 high? 4? more?

Also, do you buy the standard height and/or depth? Or do you go with the taller and/or deeper options?

The 300 series looks good, but I like the 800 series too.

Especially of interest is the option for locks on each of the doors - which is a definite plus with young kids in the house. I'm not seeing the lock option on the other links in this thread.

The downside is that the all-in cost sure adds up for this nice of a product.

5 high is as tall as my ceilings will allow. For the most part I hang artwork on the walls where I want it and fill in the gaps with bookcases. So I go 5 high between paintings and 2 to 3 high beneath the paintings as space allows. The stackable feature of the barrister bookcases allows for great flexibility and I can rearrange everything anytime I wish.

I buy the biggest ones available, 12" interior height, I think.

[gsvec]

My problem with finding a nice bookcase is that the one's I find, shipping or freight only deliver to the front door... and I live up three flights of stairs at an apartment. The delivery stops at the front door of the aparment building - not at my apartment! So, I can never find exactly what I want and get it in my place.

I understand having to pay extra for something nice that is going to last, but there's no way I could get it up all those stairs, so literally, I can't get the bookcases I would like to.

Right now, I just have basic bookcases that I got at Staples - they deliver to the door. Yeah, they're the simple one's that you have to assemble yourself, but they do the job.

I am bookmarking some cool ones that oy-the-brave linked up above, because one day, I am going to have the library of my dreams...
In looking at the link for the Hale barrister ones, delivery's free (to the street/door), but for an additional cost they WILL deliver in-house and unbox, etc. No clue what the price is, but it might be worth a phone call or email! I'm actually thinking about those myself - it's time for a change here!

[wizardsrainbow]

Bob-

We caught a glipse of your set-up downstairs in your house in the Collectors magazine (I may have the name wrong), but I think we would all love for you to post pictures of the different walls in your Collections room, bookcases and artwork. That would be a rather nice holiday gift for us all.

[wizardsrainbow]

These are cheap ones from Ikea. you assemble yourself, but the price was nice.

Link
(http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10364/11683/)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/jerome10.jpghttp://http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=108&size=big&cat=all&limit=all


Jerome-

That is just a beautiful set-up and display. I wish mine was as attractive. My cases are simply functional and have closed lockable doors. They are not at all beautiful.

[mae]

So it seems there are two similar Ikea cases:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49831464
and
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89847632

But the second one doesn't have any dimensions.

[Randall Flagg]

The first link is the one (actually I have 3 side by side) I have, in a Birch Veneer.

[mae]

Looks like it's taller than the second Ikea bookcase, but by how much?

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob-

We caught a glipse of your set-up downstairs in your house in the Collectors magazine (I may have the name wrong), but I think we would all love for you to post pictures of the different walls in your Collections room, bookcases and artwork. That would be a rather nice holiday gift for us all.

I'll start working on it. I'm not the best photographer but perhaps with some trial and error......

[wizardsrainbow]

Yipee!

[Matt]

That's a cool present!

[Patrick]

RF, your display looks great! But I'd still prefer the kind that lock.




I have been buying the Hale 300 series Barrister bookcases for many years. You can get them from a number of outlets but this one, Blue Hen, has been good for me.

http://www.bluehen.com/bookcases-wood-bookcases-c-26_70.html
Bob, how high do you stack these sectionals? 3 high? 4? more?

Also, do you buy the standard height and/or depth? Or do you go with the taller and/or deeper options?

The 300 series looks good, but I like the 800 series too.

Especially of interest is the option for locks on each of the doors - which is a definite plus with young kids in the house. I'm not seeing the lock option on the other links in this thread.

The downside is that the all-in cost sure adds up for this nice of a product.

5 high is as tall as my ceilings will allow. For the most part I hang artwork on the walls where I want it and fill in the gaps with bookcases. So I go 5 high between paintings and 2 to 3 high beneath the paintings as space allows. The stackable feature of the barrister bookcases allows for great flexibility and I can rearrange everything anytime I wish.

I buy the biggest ones available, 12" interior height, I think.
Bob, thanks for the additional information. Five high would be perfect. Any chance you might post a photo or three of yours?

For comparison:
Standard section (outside): 13 1/8" H x 34 1/4" W x 11 1/2" D
Extra Tall / Extra Deep section (outside): 15 1/8" H x 34 1/4" W x 13 1/2" D


Edit: I was responding from the previous page in the thread apparently. I see now that you are already working on pics. :excited:

[carlosdetweiller]

Edit: I was responding from the previous page in the thread apparently. I see now that you are already working on pics. :excited:

Yes. I started a thread in the Collections area for those who are interested.

[Patrick]

Edit: I was responding from the previous page in the thread apparently. I see now that you are already working on pics. :excited:

Yes. I started a thread in the Collections area for those who are interested.

Sweet!



For clarification regarding those dimensions I posted above for the Hale Bannister bookshelves: The 300 series does not come in the "extra deep" option, only the 800 series offers that.

[Patrick]

Here is where I got mine, not top end but nice and a LOT of different styles/sizes.

http://www.homedecorators.com/
Dave, which ones specifically do you have? And how tall is the interior measurement? (i.e. which books won't fit?) Thanks.

I love the Hale bookcases that Bob posted, but for less than a third of the price, I'm now considering this one (even though it doesn't lock):

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Craftsman_4-Unit_Barrister_Bookcase/110/

[oy-the-brave]

Here is where I got mine, not top end but nice and a LOT of different styles/sizes.

http://www.homedecorators.com/
Dave, which ones specifically do you have? And how tall is the interior measurement? (i.e. which books won't fit?) Thanks.

I love the Hale bookcases that Bob posted, but for less than a third of the price, I'm now considering this one (even though it doesn't lock):

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Craftsman_4-Unit_Barrister_Bookcase/110/

Patrick, I did not get the barrister style even though I love the look they did not seem as practical as the type with adjustable shelves, plus the ones I got were available in 24", 36" and 48" wide so I was able to fill my space perfectly by getting the right combination. The link is to the bookcases I got:


Another benifit to the 2 door type is it would be pretty easy to add a lock.
http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Oxford_48W_Six-Shelf_Bookcase_with_Glass_Doors/210/

[Patrick19]

These are cheap ones from Ikea. you assemble yourself, but the price was nice.

Link
(http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/range/10364/11683/)

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/510/jerome10.jpghttp://http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=108&size=big&cat=all&limit=all

Well, I really like my barrister cases.
However, I have to say that I wish I had seen these Ikea cases before I had gotten those... because I am positively green with envy over this display!! I'm not sure, but it could also have something to do with the contents of the cases themselves :orely:
Amazing!

[Patrick]

Here is where I got mine, not top end but nice and a LOT of different styles/sizes.

http://www.homedecorators.com/
Dave, which ones specifically do you have? And how tall is the interior measurement? (i.e. which books won't fit?) Thanks.

I love the Hale bookcases that Bob posted, but for less than a third of the price, I'm now considering this one (even though it doesn't lock):

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Craftsman_4-Unit_Barrister_Bookcase/110/

Patrick, I did not get the barrister style even though I love the look they did not seem as practical as the type with adjustable shelves, plus the ones I got were available in 24", 36" and 48" wide so I was able to fill my space perfectly by getting the right combination. The link is to the bookcases I got:

Another benefit to the 2 door type is it would be pretty easy to add a lock.
http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Oxford_48W_Six-Shelf_Bookcase_with_Glass_Doors/210/
Thanks, Dave. Great minds think alike, or something. I was pondering whether I'd always be a bit disappointed if I couldn't store the extra tall books inside - a problem I would have with barrister-style, but not with an adjustable style. After perusing that site some more, I just came in here to add a link to that same bookcase. That one is now my odds-on favorite, specifically the 6-shelf 48" Wide model, color to be determined upon consultation with my wife.

Dave, would you mind posting a photo of yours?

[oy-the-brave]

Patrick here is a pic of the bookcases this one shows starting from the left 2 - 48" wide, 1 24" wide and 1 36" wide.

I made the mistake of having these painted because the "merlot" color was a much brighter red than I expected, the guy who said he could match them better to the darker red of the shot glass cases and fireplace mantle was full of it and it became a disaster.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000049.JPG

[turtlex]

Awesome set-ups Jerome and Dave! Very nice.

[Patrick]

Thanks for posting that photo, Dave. Sorry the paint job didn't go as planned. Glad I was going to skip that merlot color anyway.

[Ves'Ka Gan]

Somehow the couple with a billion books ( my beau & I) moved in together & realized that by virtue of each our divorces & books being in storage for awhile the only bookcase we had was the one full of the publications he uses for work. We needed more shelf for less money & settled on the giant cube model from ikea (expedit) although I have been promised a glass doored case for my collection somewhere down the line.

[Patrick]

Ves, feel free to post a photo when you have it all loaded up.


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Dave, do you own the taller books? I don't see a tall shelf with 'Salem's Lot S/L or GE, EOTD, My Pretty Pony, etc. - or am I missing something?

Also: What's the story on all those shot glasses?

[oy-the-brave]

Ves, feel free to post a photo when you have it all loaded up.


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Dave, do you own the taller books? I don't see a tall shelf with 'Salem's Lot S/L or GE, EOTD, My Pretty Pony, etc. - or am I missing something?

I had to sell in the past most of the King s/l, I have re-aquired a few but mostly I have the DT s/l's and they are in a different bookcase in my bedroom where all the DT art is.

Also: What's the story on all those shot glasses?

I used to buy different mementos when I would go somewhere but I found over time that shotglasses were the best as they are small and did not take up as much space. When I set up the library I found a company that made the nice cabinets so I could finally display them. I now rate a trip by how many shotglasses I can get :wtf: I have them from all the different cities, restaurants, events etc. I have been to.

Here is my bookcase that has the books most important to me (it's a bit of a mess right now):


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000056.JPG

[at_one]

Ves, feel free to post a photo when you have it all loaded up.


- - - - -

Dave, do you own the taller books? I don't see a tall shelf with 'Salem's Lot S/L or GE, EOTD, My Pretty Pony, etc. - or am I missing something?

I had to sell in the past most of the King s/l, I have re-aquired a few but mostly I have the DT s/l's and they are in a different bookcase in my bedroom where all the DT art is.

Also: What's the story on all those shot glasses?

I used to buy different mementos when I would go somewhere but I found over time that shotglasses were the best as they are small and did not take up as much space. When I set up the library I found a company that made the nice cabinets so I could finally display them. I now rate a trip by how many shotglasses I can get :wtf: I have them from all the different cities, restaurants, events etc. I have been to.

Here is my bookcase that has the books most important to me (it's a bit of a mess right now):


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000056.JPG


Off topic, sorry- where did you get those shot glass cases? I do the same thing on all my vacations I take and I need a decent place to display my shot glasses....

[Fsmdr]

Oy,

Does all the glass shelves hold your collectible and reading copies or do you store your reading copies elsewhere?. Those are nice bookcases.

[oy-the-brave]

Ves, feel free to post a photo when you have it all loaded up.


- - - - -

Dave, do you own the taller books? I don't see a tall shelf with 'Salem's Lot S/L or GE, EOTD, My Pretty Pony, etc. - or am I missing something?

I had to sell in the past most of the King s/l, I have re-aquired a few but mostly I have the DT s/l's and they are in a different bookcase in my bedroom where all the DT art is.

Also: What's the story on all those shot glasses?

I used to buy different mementos when I would go somewhere but I found over time that shotglasses were the best as they are small and did not take up as much space. When I set up the library I found a company that made the nice cabinets so I could finally display them. I now rate a trip by how many shotglasses I can get :wtf: I have them from all the different cities, restaurants, events etc. I have been to.

Here is my bookcase that has the books most important to me (it's a bit of a mess right now):


http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000056.JPG


Off topic, sorry- where did you get those shot glass cases? I do the same thing on all my vacations I take and I need a decent place to display my shot glasses....

Here is a link to the site I believe I got them from (it has been a couple of years)

http://www.displaygifts.com/shotglass_displaycases.html?gclid=CPThkLDp9pcCFQUW Ggod0G4PDA

[oy-the-brave]

Oy,

Does all the glass shelves hold your collectible and reading copies or do you store your reading copies elsewhere?. Those are nice bookcases.

I have the one bookcase (which is really a curio cabinet that matches my bedroom set, thats why the glass shelves) which has my SK s/l, my Poppy Brite collection and a few other books that are really special to me.

The other bookcases that I got from Homedecoratorscollection.com hold my signed first editions which are in the cabinet thats to the left of the bookcases in the library picture, the bookcase to the left in the pic holds my small press s/l and my SK (non s/l) the other 3 bookcases in the pic hold mostly reading copies and some other authors first editions.

[Daghain]

Dave, call me? I am the painting QUEEN. And, I work for beer. :D

I got these at www.homedecorators.com. (I see Dave is a fan of their work, as well!) Many sizes to choose from; the media shelves were to house paperbacks (also available in multiple sizes), which take up too much room on traditional depth shelves. Ironic how a DVD and a paperback are about the same width. :D

These took minimal "put-together" skills (I consider myself very proficient in RTA furniture, these were really quite simple) and they look fabulous. My pics are not the best; I'll see if I can get some better ones. :D

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/538/medium/IM001041.JPG

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/538/medium/IM001042.JPG

[Patrick]

Dave, I really like that last bookcase (the curio cabinet). Thanks for story on the shotglasses - a friend of mine has a lot as well, I'll let him know about that site if he wants to display them.

Daghain, nice shelves, but they're mostly empty. Looks like you need more books!

[Daghain]

Oh, just you wait until I post new pics. My collection has grown!

[Patrick]

Today I ordered this one:

Oxford 48"W Six-Shelf Bookcase with Glass Doors (http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=3012270)
#3012270830
Finish: Honey
Expected Ship Date: 01/07/09

Coincidentally my wife received a catalog from that website recently and she had a promo code for 15% off - saved almost $72 on this purchase.

Can't wait to get it! Thanks, Dave, for all your information. Thanks, Bob and everyone else for sharing theirs as well.

I didn't start this thread, so thanks also to Pablo for putting the idea in my head that I need a real bookcase.

Who's next?

[gsvec]

I got that catalog, too, Patrick. Now I just have to make some decisions!! :D

[Daghain]

I loves me some Home Decorators. 90% of my house is furnished by them. Their outlet store is AMAZING. :D

[Patrick]

So, what, apparently I'm the last person to have heard of them?

:lol:

[wizardsrainbow]

Very nice choice Patrick.

[turtlex]

I get their catalog and always love their bookcases.

[Gris]

My wife and I built ours, but these are meant to be permanent, not movable.

Our Library (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)

Ignore the fact that it's not completely painted at this point. I did the construction. My wife stained and finished them.

http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=897&g2_serialNumber=3

[e_taylor]

My wife and I built ours, but these are meant to be permanent, not movable.

Our Library (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)

Ignore the fact that it's not completely painted at this point. I did the construction. My wife stained and finished them.

http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=897&g2_serialNumber=3

Great looking bookcases - and house!

[turtlex]

Gris - That is great! I love the stairs going up to the library upstairs. Very cool.

[Cutter]

Very impressive Gris, you gotta show us a picture when the painting is finished!

[wizardsrainbow]

Agreed. Love the staircase!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

My wife and I built ours, but these are meant to be permanent, not movable.

Our Library (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)

Ignore the fact that it's not completely painted at this point. I did the construction. My wife stained and finished them.

http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=897&g2_serialNumber=3

Very nice Gris.

I do have to say Damn you though. I'm lusting after your staircase. I might as well eat a banana split and ruin the other resolution I set this year :wtf:

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[Sir_Boomme]

gris...dude.... that is impessive as hell- THAT'S the type library i've always dreamed of....some day when i build on my addition... i hiring you to build my libary.

so... gotta say the secret room behind the bookcase is the the coolest. what's it going to be used for? high dollar books? a safe room for the family? family jewels? a safe room for mom and dad away from the kids?

[jhanic]

Geez, Craig. It's great! I also like the fact that it looks like you've got lots of room on your shelves! I've completely run out of room and am stacking books on top of books now.

John

[Daghain]

So, what, apparently I'm the last person to have heard of them?

:lol:

Yes. :lol:

And Gris, those bookcases are AWESOME. I'm totally jealous!

[Gris]

These pics are already quite old in relation to the current status of the house.


gris...dude.... that is impessive as hell- THAT'S the type library i've always dreamed of....some day when i build on my addition... i hiring you to build my libary.

so... gotta say the secret room behind the bookcase is the the coolest. what's it going to be used for? high dollar books? a safe room for the family? family jewels? a safe room for mom and dad away from the kids?

What you are seeing back there was the unfinished attic. It's already been insulated and turned into our master suite. The bedroom portion is done and we've been sleeping in it for about a year. I'm in the process of tiling the bathroom. It's all plumbed and works, just not finished.

So the secret door goes from the library balcony to the master bedroom. Wife said "I think it would be neat to have a secret door somewhere" so I made her one. Thing runs off of a car remote. press the button on a remote hidden in a book and it releases a magnetic lock holding it closed.


Geez, Craig. It's great! I also like the fact that it looks like you've got lots of room on your shelves! I've completely run out of room and am stacking books on top of books now.

John


Yeah, there is no room anymore. I work for a publisher and every few months we get an employee only "Excess Book Sale" where PBs are $.50 and HCs are $1, so it filled up fast with fluff. I've been slowly replacing that fluff with books I actually care about. But the shelves are full. I'll have to take some new photos.

[Hannah]

That is so friggin' awesome. I want a library just like that. And a secret door. Sweet!

[e_taylor]

Yeah, there is no room anymore. I work for a publisher and every few months we get an employee only "Excess Book Sale" where PBs are $.50 and HCs are $1, so it filled up fast with fluff. I've been slowly replacing that fluff with books I actually care about. But the shelves are full. I'll have to take some new photos.

Interesting.... which publisher do you work for?

[Gris]

Yeah, there is no room anymore. I work for a publisher and every few months we get an employee only "Excess Book Sale" where PBs are $.50 and HCs are $1, so it filled up fast with fluff. I've been slowly replacing that fluff with books I actually care about. But the shelves are full. I'll have to take some new photos.

Interesting.... which publisher do you work for?

HarperCollins Publishers. I'm in the IT dept. I make C#/.Net web apps

[Patrick]

Holy shit, Craig, that's awesome! You say it's done now? Then please do take some current photos.





On a side note:

David, thanks. :couple:

Daghain: :P

[oy-the-brave]

Congrats Craig, you have created the library of my dreams, it's beautiful, and from the second level with ladder to the secret door all the things I wish I could have done :thumbsup:

[Tatts4Life]

My wife and I built ours, but these are meant to be permanent, not movable.

Our Library (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)

Ignore the fact that it's not completely painted at this point. I did the construction. My wife stained and finished them.

http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=897&g2_serialNumber=3

When I first saw this picture I was wondering why there was that paint smudge in the middle of the ceiling. That's an awesome library. I was watching some show a few months back that showed a bunch of houses that had secret rooms. They followed a company around as they showed some of there work from the simple stuff. To big projects that used magnets on chess pieces that when moved in a certain way opened the door. You said you did all the work yourself Gris?

[Gris]

My wife and I together. I did the construction aspects, cutting, measuring (in that order), nailing, etc. She did the staining and such. I'm a computer dork by trade, but have always been someone to rip something apart and try to put it back together. The two of them together did a good of removing the fear associated with all aspects of construction from electrical systems to power tools. Once you are not scared of trying, it's just a matter of imagination, trial & error, and motivation.

That "line" in the ceiling at the top was a pain. The floor is a "Hand Scraped" oak from Home Depot. Problem with hand scraped is that it has lots of "waviness" and is not smooth. I had to sand down one piece in the middle of the balcony and restain it because it was causing the casters under the secret door to raise up just a hair and scrape the ceiling.

[Tatts4Life]

That's pretty cool. Being able to do things on your own all ways makes the end product that much better. My wife is all ways looking for her dream house and I'm looking at the pictures thinking " How can I get a theater system to work in that room, or wouldn't that be cool to have a secret door to the master bedroom or someplace?"

Sucks about the floor but at least you were able to fix it.

[Patrick]

Today I ordered this one:

Oxford 48"W Six-Shelf Bookcase with Glass Doors (http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=3012270)
#3012270830
Finish: Honey
Expected Ship Date: 01/07/09

...
A couple boxes arrived on Friday while I was at work - only two days after they shipped it. :excited:

"Some assembly required."

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/010909Bookcase1.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/010909Bookcase6.jpg

When I unpacked the boxes on Friday night after work, I noticed a problem, a crack in the frame of one of the doors.

This is the interior side of the subject door:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/010909Bookcase7.jpg

Then I turned it to see if the crack goes through to the exterior side. Adding insult to injury, I find a patch job, presumably done back at the factory.

No way this is acceptable on a new purchase, even if it weren't also cracked, especially since it is on the exterior where it would be most visible. :arg:

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/010909Bookcase9.jpg

So I filled out their online form requesting they ship a new door, and offering to email them photos. We'll see how they respond.

[wizardsrainbow]

Man, sorry Patrick. What an unfortunate headache!

[oy-the-brave]

Patrick I am sure they will replace it right away, I am surprised I got 6 bookcases and no damage even though one of the boxes was in such bad shape it looked like the delivery truck ran over it, still it was ok.

[mae]

Today I ordered this one:

Oxford 48"W Six-Shelf Bookcase with Glass Doors (http://www.homedecorators.com/detail.php?parentid=3012270)
#3012270830
Finish: Honey
Expected Ship Date: 01/07/09

Coincidentally my wife received a catalog from that website recently and she had a promo code for 15% off - saved almost $72 on this purchase.

Can't wait to get it! Thanks, Dave, for all your information. Thanks, Bob and everyone else for sharing theirs as well.

I didn't start this thread, so thanks also to Pablo for putting the idea in my head that I need a real bookcase.

Who's next?

Would it be possible to share that coupon? I think I may have found the bookcase for me :)

[Daghain]

Pablo, next time I get a Home Decorators coupon in the mail, I'll PM you the discount code. I tend to get them a LOT (now watch, I won't see anther one for months since I've said that!).

Oh, and Patrick, I've dealt with their return department before, and I've never had any problems.

[Patrick]

Thanks, Wiz, Dave, and Daghain. You guys are correct, they seem to be on it. I received an email from the company today, asking for more information, and offering me a partial refund ($63) or a store credit ($85) if I wanted to keep the door as-is. I replied with photos and asked them to just send me a new door.


Pablo, it sounds like Daghain is hooking you up. If you still need a discount coupon, shoot me a PM and I'll find a code at home. I found the "15% off" coupon code that I used and sent you a PM. Let us know if it still works. If not, one of us will find another code for some kind of discount.

[Patrick]

Anyway... I went ahead and assembled the rest of the bookcase. I'm happy with it, despite the issue discussed above.

Here it is so far - mostly loaded up, but not completely yet (first editions, etc.). Just pretend it has the other door.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/011009Bookcase3b.jpg

Man, a 48" wide bookcase sure holds a lot. :thumbsup:

[Daghain]

I think those are the same brand I have, only mine are black and don't have the door. :)

[mae]

Thanks guys! I'll probably order one this week, so I'll let you know if the coupon works. It's a great-looking bookcase and spacious too! Drool... :excited:

[NeedfulKings]

Anyway... I went ahead and assembled the rest of the bookcase. I'm happy with it, despite the issue discussed above.

Here it is so far - mostly loaded up, but not completely yet (first editions, etc.). Just pretend it has the other door.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/011009Bookcase3b.jpg

Man, a 48" wide bookcase sure holds a lot. :thumbsup:

Enjoy the space while you can! It will fill up fast!!!!!!!!!! :evil:

Nice case, Patrick. Good luck with Door #2. :)

[Patrick]

Daghain, maybe they are the same as yours, we know they're the same as Dave's. And soon maybe they'll be the same as Pablo's.

Bill, you're right, it is filling up quickly. I've got other King books that won't be making it into the new bookcase. However this is the first time that I've been able to see all this at once, and I love it. Until now it was "some here, some back here," etc. To maximize use of space, I abandoned the idea of having completely separate shelves for major authors, and instead grouped books by height. Also I drilled two more sets of four shelf peg holes to get some shelves in proper place without wasting lots of overhead space. The 'Salem's Lot aftermarket traycase was the major catalyst for that task.

[Daghain]

Well, now that's a good idea. I hadn't thought of making more holes. :orely: Those shelves come in so many styles (glass door, no door, solid door) and colors that the possibilities are endless!

I do love mine. I have two that are about half the size of yours (they fit on either side of the bedroom window) and they do hold a lot - I got a huge (7' x 5') media shelf for my paperbacks, as they are about the same depth as a DVD so the shelf doesn't take so much space up in the room (and, my paperbacks far outnumber my hardbacks) so I think I'm good for a couple more years. :lol:

[LostAlivE]

I like the Mission-Style 6 shelf bookcase with sliding glass doors.
I would put a pic of it but have no idea of how to do that.

[Patrick]

I like the Mission-Style 6 shelf bookcase with sliding glass doors.
I would put a pic of it but have no idea of how to do that.
Those sliding glass door bookcases do look nice, and the site is certainly spotlighting them, however it seemed like the consumer reviews linked at the bottom of the page reflected that people were having a lot of problems with the sliders.

Link (http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Mission-Style_6-Shelf_Bookcase_with_3_Sliding_Doors/820/)

[LostAlivE]

Thank you Patrick

[NeedfulKings]

My wife and I built ours, but these are meant to be permanent, not movable.

Our Library (http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_itemId=501)

Ignore the fact that it's not completely painted at this point. I did the construction. My wife stained and finished them.

http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=897&g2_serialNumber=3

When I first saw this picture I was wondering why there was that paint smudge in the middle of the ceiling. That's an awesome library. I was watching some show a few months back that showed a bunch of houses that had secret rooms. They followed a company around as they showed some of there work from the simple stuff. To big projects that used magnets on chess pieces that when moved in a certain way opened the door. You said you did all the work yourself Gris?

Okay, I saw this at your site and had to comment on the mini-spiral stairs for getting to the higher shelves. That thing rocks and makes me want to buy a tall book case, so I have the need for one!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.trunzos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=893&g2_serialNumber=3

Nice site. Nice collection!

[Gris]

haha. I got that for my wife on eBay. I can reach the top shelf, but she's only 5' 3", so needs help.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wood-Library-Spiral-staircase-circular-steps-1-4-round_W0QQitemZ270329294674QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_D efaultDomain_0?hash=item270329294674&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A4|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A200

[Sir_Boomme]

ok gris.... i'm still impressed with your library..... BUT!

your books that are leaning are killing me! that's a great way to ruin a book...especially one as thick as "It".

once a book develops "spine lean",there's pretty much no way to fix it.

all that time/money on such a beautiful library, you can afford to buy some heavy book ends and stand your books upright. you killin' me.

[Gris]

I'll fix up the rest but the SK section is moot. THe books are all upright now as I have no more room to add any.

That whole middle column is now full from top to bottom and side to side of various SK items. No more leans there.

[mae]

Placed an order for that bookcase with a coupon thanks to Patrick. Actually, ordered a pair of the six-shelf 48". Assembling them should be a bitch, though worth it. :excited:

[Daghain]

I didn't find it too hard to put them together - it's a lot easier than you think. :D

[lophophoras]

Anyway... I went ahead and assembled the rest of the bookcase. I'm happy with it, despite the issue discussed above.

Here it is so far - mostly loaded up, but not completely yet (first editions, etc.). Just pretend it has the other door.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/011009Bookcase3b.jpg

Man, a 48" wide bookcase sure holds a lot. :thumbsup:

Patrick,

Are the shelves adjustable?

[Patrick]

Pablo, congratulations on your purchase! I'm so glad that 15% discount coupon worked - it must have saved you a bundle if you ordered two of these.

In regards to assembly, aside from that door defect, my one issue was with the cam nuts (or whatever they're called). The ones that came with that big ol' bookcase were weak - a couple even broke when I was tightening them up. I was able to purchase more at Home Depot for under $4, and they were much higher quality. If I had to do the whole thing over again, I would go to Home Depot first and buy the better connectors for the whole job. They worked much better, smoother and stronger.

Lophophoras, yes, they are adjustable. However rather than have the long lines of holes an inch or so close together the entire height of the bookshelf, each shelf "area" has 3 or 4 holes about 3 inches apart. I wanted a couple shelves in slightly different heights than designated, so I added some holes with my drill.



By the way, my new door apparently shipped yesterday. Finally!

[Daghain]

Wow, I could have sworn my cam nuts were metal. I'm not taking the thing apart to find out, however. :lol:

[NeedfulKings]

Patrick....I've outgrown my SK case, so am looking for something larger. When I get in the market, I'll be going with something similar to yours (or RF's).

They look awesome!!!!

[Daghain]

Those HomeDecorators bookcases are excellent, IMHO. If you are seriously considering them, the next time I get a discount coupon, I'll send it to you. :)

I've bought around $2000 in furniture from them in the last 2 years, so they do occasionally send me goodies. :D

[NeedfulKings]

Awesome, Daggers!!!! You'll get a PM as soon as I get the gumption to order!!! :couple:

Oh, and with my bookcases, the camlocks were of some sort of metal as well. Patrick...what were yours made of????

Maybe you just need to NOT eat spinach before assembling furniture!!! :evil:

[Daghain]

LOL!

If I get another one, Needful, I'll send it off to you. I'm done with my house for a few years, so someone might as well take advantage of it!

[lophophoras]

Pablo, congratulations on your purchase! I'm so glad that 15% discount coupon worked - it must have saved you a bundle if you ordered two of these.

In regards to assembly, aside from that door defect, my one issue was with the cam nuts (or whatever they're called). The ones that came with that big ol' bookcase were weak - a couple even broke when I was tightening them up. I was able to purchase more at Home Depot for under $4, and they were much higher quality. If I had to do the whole thing over again, I would go to Home Depot first and buy the better connectors for the whole job. They worked much better, smoother and stronger.

Lophophoras, yes, they are adjustable. However rather than have the long lines of holes an inch or so close together the entire height of the bookshelf, each shelf "area" has 3 or 4 holes about 3 inches apart. I wanted a couple shelves in slightly different heights than designated, so I added some holes with my drill.



By the way, my new door apparently shipped yesterday. Finally!


I live alone in a three bedroom home and I am planning on turning one of the spares into a office. I am in the process of looking for glassed in bookcases and I really do like their selections.

I may have to send some business their way.

Thanks!

[Patrick]

Awesome, lophophoras - a library/study would be sweet!

Thanks, Bill. I like the bookcase a lot.

When you two decide to buy from that site, be sure to find a discount coupon or ask in this thread since so many get their catalogs.

By the way, the cam nuts were metal- but they were cheap and lousy. They probably would have been fine on a smaller bookcase but on a 72" high x 48" wide one, they just weren't cutting it. Maybe the manufacturer changed cam nut brands to cut costs, I don't know. In any case, the four bucks at Home Depot for good ones was very well spent.

[mae]

My two bookcases arrived yesterday! Everything's assembled, and I'll post pics when I've filled one with my King books and others (the second one is not for them).

[Patrick]

Great, Pablo. I look forward to seeing them.
My replacement door arrived on Friday and I installed it over the weekend.

:thumbsup:

[NeedfulKings]

Pics of your case when you get done will be great too, Patrick. And I've taken note of the cam idea. Thankee sai!

[Patrick]

Sure, Bill. I may wait to take pics until LSOE is on the shelf though. :excited:

[lophophoras]

Here is a pic of my only glassed bookcase :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34875818@N07/3238291513/

It is stuffed so full the shelves are starting to bow.

I have a ton of stuff stored in the empty spare bedroom in storage containers. The same room I plan on converting to a study/office this year.

It is time for new bookcases...

[wizardsrainbow]

I see some of my favorites there on your shelves. Very nice collection!

[Chooch]

If anyone has no more need for a coupon I could use it. Wife said I needed a new one and I like the one Patrick has.

[Patrick]

If anyone has no more need for a coupon I could use it. Wife said I needed a new one and I like the one Patrick has.
Hey Chooch, the coupon codes seem to be reusable. I PM'ed Pablo the code I used and it worked fine for him. I'll find that PM and forward it to you. The only hitch may be that it has expired. If you use it, let us know if it works. If not, we can always find more coupon codes.

[tippy4]

So I am ashamed to admit this, but my collection is scattered about my home (which is why you never see me posting pictures of my collection as a whole...only bits and pieces).

Stuffed into cabinets, shelves, boxes, and every nook and cranny conceivable.

I have decided to get off my ass and purchase a nice bookcase.

What do you guys think of these:

Barrister Bookcase - Mission 5-Stack (http://www.barnfurnituremart.com/product_details.aspx?id=BCALM36514C)

They are located about an hour from me. Current price $750. Their customer service people told me I would get a 10% discount if I bought two.

They are out of stock, and need 4-6 weeks to make them.

Solid wood except for the back. Check out the YOUTUBE video.

Anyone done business with this outfit before?

Thoughts? Opinions?

[Randall Flagg]

Opinion:


Don't know the company so cannot comment on them and their reputation.
Were I to buy the case, I would not want the extra woodwork lattice on the top-it just impedes viewing.
Keep in mind that the door raises and slides back. This limits your internal height and also means the shelves cannot be adjusted for tall books. This is OK if you simply want to fill the case with standard trade size books.
For extra nice presentation you might want to add a light strip, this is tougher with the way the doors raise and tuck back.
$750 is a lot of money.
I like the fact the sides are flush.
If you want to mount flush to the wall, Ikea offers cheaper alternatives (granted not primarily Oak).

[Daghain]

It looks nice, but $750 seems a little steep to me, too. Have you tried Home Decorators?

[tippy4]

Guys,

Thanks for your opinions!

I am on the fence about the lattice on the top...I agree it would impede viewing...but I guess the idea is it makes it look "fancy".

I don't know what the internal height would be once the door is fliiped up. Need to ask.

I would be hesitant to add a light strip as this may cause colors to fade????

Regarding the $750 price....with the 10% discount it would be $675. I think this is a resonable price for solid wood furniture.

carlosdetweiller mentioned he used Hale Barrister Bookcases from Blue Hen (http://www.bluehen.com/hale-barrister-bookcases-p-373.html) (which seem comparable) and their four stack cabinet (one stack less than the one I listed above) runs $888.

[Daghain]

Well, yeah, solid wood would be expensive. :D

[Randall Flagg]

Guys,

Thanks for your opinions!

I am on the fence about the lattice on the top...I agree it would impede viewing...but I guess the idea is it makes it look "fancy".

I don't know what the internal height would be once the door is fliiped up. Need to ask.

I would be hesitant to add a light strip as this may cause colors to fade????

Regarding the $750 price....with the 10% discount it would be $675. I think this is a resonable price for solid wood furniture.

carlosdetweiler mentioned he used Hale Barrister Bookcases from Blue Hen (http://www.bluehen.com/hale-barrister-bookcases-p-373.html) and their four stack cabinet runs $888


I am sure internal height would accommodate standard trade height books.
The lighting would not be on 100% of the time-in fact ONLY when you wish to accentuate the look. I have lights on all my cases, connected to a rheostat and can, and only, will light them for specific situations. I may "light" my books 1-4 hours per annum- not too much to worry about-unless I live to be 200:nope:

[Patrick]

Rick, the bookshelf is very nice. If I were to buy one I would get the 5-stack that you mention and is shown in the picture, rather than the 4-stack shown on the video (i.e. I agree with you). As you may know from earlier in this thread, I gave a lot of consideration to the barrister bookcases from Blue Hen. I finally decided against, partially because of cost, but mainly because of the fixed height of every shelf. I didn't want to spend that kind of money and still have nowhere to properly display my taller S/Ls. I'd say go for it if that's not an issue for you, otherwise consider something with adjustable shelves so you can set one shelf for the tall books.

[tippy4]

Thanks Patrick.

I like the Blue Hen cases, but they are even more expensive than the ones I am considering, and as far as I can tell, the tallest they make them is four-stack instead of five.

I also like the case you have as well.

Arghhhh. Decisions Decisions.

I like your new signature. I am a fellow Lostie as well.

[carlosdetweiller]

Thanks Patrick.

I like the Blue Hen cases, but they are even more expensive than the ones I am considering, and as far as I can tell, the tallest they make them is four-stack instead of five.

I also like the case you have as well.

Arghhhh. Decisions Decisions.

I like your new signature. I am a fellow Lostie as well.

With the Hale cases you buy the shelves individually so you can, theoretically, stack them as high as you want. You are limited only by the height of your ceilings. Five is as high as I can go.

[tippy4]

Carlostdetweiler has been giving me a lot of really good information about the book cases he uses. I am going to post it here, because I feel a lot of the folks here might benefit from it. I have edited it slightly, and am presenting it "interview style".

TIPPY4: I saw that you use the Hale Barrister Bookcases from Blue Hen (http://www.bluehen.com/hale-barrister-bookcases-p-373.html). Do you buy the standard height or tall height cases? What is the internal height of the shelves (in other words, what is the maximum height of a book you could put on the shelf)?

CARLOSDETWEILLER: I buy the "tall" cases. About the tallest book that will safely go in is 11.5 inches. You have to allow room for the glass front to slide in near the top when opened. There are very few books that won't fit. For example, the Philtrum Press edition of THE EYES OF THE DRAGON won't fit upright. But you can lay it on its side and stack about four of them on top of each other and that has a nice look to it too. You just have to be creative to display the taller books but there really aren't that many.

TIPPY4: Do they ever have sale prices?

CARLOSDETWEILLER: I haven't seen sales very often, if ever, but several outlets sell them. You can compare prices from other dealers. I found Blue Hen to be very reliable and about as reasonable on price and shipping as anyone.

TIPPY4: Is four-stack the tallest They make?

CARLOSDETWEILLER: You buy the shelves individually so you can stack them as high as you want. Five is as high as my ceilings will allow but, theoretically, you are unlimited in the number of shelves you can stack. You have to buy a "base" and a "top" separately for each stack of shelves.

TIPPY4: Do they just sit on top of each other? The website uses the term "interlocking design", so I am wondering if they somehow connect to one another.

CARLOSDETWEILLER: They do just sit on top of each other but have slots and recesses where they interlock and they won't (can't) slide in any direction. They are very sturdy.

TIPPY4: The site says "the door is equipped with a equalizer to keep the door from binding and allow for one-hand operation" I have seen barrister cases where the door does not easily go up and down. How well do your doors work?

CARLOSDETWEILLER: As to the mechanism, it is simple but works pretty well. Still, some work easier than others. I've got a couple that are a little troublesome, i.e. need both hands.

TIPPY4: Thank you carlosdetweiller. You have given me a lot of great information!

[carlosdetweiller]

TIPPY4: Thank you carlosdetweiller. You have given me a lot of great information!

You are welcome. Just for the record most all King books will fit easily in the tall cases. The Land of Enchantment edition of CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF fits as does the Scream/Press edition of SKELETON CREW. The traycased editions of INSOMNIA and DESPERATION also fit easily. At present about the only King editions that don't fit upright are the Philtrum Press edition of EYES OF THE DRAGON, the lettered edition of FROM A BUICK 8, the Centipede Press edition of 'SALEM'S LOT, the Knopf edition of MY PRETTY PONY and Cemetery Dance's SECRETARY OF DREAMS.

[wizardsrainbow]

Great dialog gentlemen and very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[turtlex]

Tippy and Carlos - Thankee! Great info.

Um, what Wiz said.

[Patrick]

Pics of your case when you get done will be great too, Patrick. And I've taken note of the cam idea. Thankee sai!

Sure, Bill. I may wait to take pics until LSOE is on the shelf though...Here you go.

It's in an alcove, so I can't take a photo of the whole thing straight on.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/030709Bookcase-1c.jpg . http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j158/JHPatrick/Books/030709Bookcase-2c.jpg

[turtlex]

Awesome, Patrick, just awesome!

[lophophoras]

I love that bookcase. I am still in the market for a couple. Of course, they fall into the category of of items 'I would like to have', not the 'I need it now' one.

[Daghain]

:thumbsup: Very nice!

[Patrick]

Thanks, all. :)

I'm very happy with it. In fact I'd like to add another shorter one to hold my other King books not shown, but I don't think my wife will go for that quite so soon.

I believe Pablo bought two of these as well right after I bought mine. I'd like to see those pics.

[NeedfulKings]

Wow! That filled up nicely!!! When I get a house that will hold that type of case, I'm getting it!!! :rock:

[Fsmdr]

My dear husband got tired of finding books in every storage space all over the house. He decided to give this custom made library unit for my home office....well, it's technically my library now. Just got this yesterday and I can't seem to quit looking at it. Always wanted a real library with a 'ladder' in it.

Made from maple with a natural finish in 4 units. This one is about 14 feet tall to the ceiling with railing for the ladder on wheels that can be unhooked to be moved over to the other shelves on the other wall. The shelves with the solid doors are for my collectible books and are 24 inches in depth due to a built-in closet that we ripped out to make space for the shelves. The open shelves above them are 10 inches in depth. When the doors are closed, you can't tell that it is deeper inside than the open shelves.

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1833/81192860.jpg

The deeper shelves:
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8122/72447272.jpg

The second shelf unit is wider but shorter than the 1st. About 9 feet in height with pull out drawers for files and cabinets. The shelves there are 14 inch deep.
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1130/31372434.jpg

Another view:
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9793/dsc03430j.jpg

Last, matching table with pull out small drawers for stationery on each side and keyboard drawer in the middle.
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4706/81929690.jpg

Btw, that ladder from solid maple weights almost the same as me...about 100 pounds. I will need some practice getting it around the other wall, at least it is on wheels. Next week the installer will come back to add moldings to the top and the sides to blend it seamlessly to the walls and ceiling.

My apologies for the long post. This is the most thoughtful and beautiful gift I think I have ever received and it's nice to be able to show it to my collector friends.

Edit: Not sure why but the pictures are not showing.

[Patrick]

WOW! Now that is impressive! What a wonderful gift.

Please do not apologize for long posts, and please post more photos once the finish work is complete and you've loaded them up with your collection.


(Also, I edited your post so the photos would appear - as you intended.)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That's fantastic Juliana.

(Why do you need the ladder? You must be feeling 10 feet tall) :)

[carlosdetweiller]

Beautiful bookcases! They look great. You'll have such fun filling them up.

[herbertwest]

so awesome !

[jhanic]

Juliana, I'm green with envy! Those are BEAUTIFUL!!!

John

[Ari_Racing]

One word: AWESOME!!!!!

Congratulations, Juliana!

[Randall Flagg]

Can't wait to see them full of books.

[Cutter]

Wow, those are fantastic looking, congrats on receiving such an awesome gift.

[Gris]

That's an amazing setup. What did he do for that ladder? Was it a kit he purchased or did he customize a regular wooden ladder? I'm curious because my wife has wanted one for a while since she can't reach the top shelves, even with out mini spiral stairs stepping ladder.

[Matt]

Crimany!!

Those are beautiful. :clap:

[Fsmdr]

Thanks for your kind words, guys and to Patrick for fixing the pics.

Gris, the ladder is custom made in the same wood as the library unit with the railings bolted to the shelves. At 14 feet tall, I doubt that the small step ladders would reach the highest shelves. I still get vertigo standing on the highest rug of that ladder!. Including the old stackable shelves that is now broken up and placed elsewhere in the house, I should not run out of book space for a long time. ( I hope!)

It might take a while for me to finish arranging all the books in it. Going to be busy....:panic:

[Daghain]

OMG those are beautiful! Color me completely jealous!

[oy-the-brave]

Your bookcase setup is fantastic, beautiful, congrats Juliana :thumbsup:

[Ricky]

After searching for quite some time (more than a year?) I've discovered the perfect bookcase to fit my needs. It is from the Home Decorators Collection and it looks great. I was wondering if there is anyone here that has subscribed to their mailings or "super cool membership club" that would be willing to search for any type of coupon that may benefit me. I would really appreciate it and might even give you some stock shares of my soul for your generosity.


Also, being that I'm totally clueless when it comes to funky naming for products, would Merlot be more red than brown or vice versa? Here's the product that I'm referring to:

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Oxford_36W_5-Shelf_Bookcase_with_Glass_Doors/150/

[oy-the-brave]

After searching for quite some time (more than a year?) I've discovered the perfect bookcase to fit my needs. It is from the Home Decorators Collection and it looks great. I was wondering if there is anyone here that has subscribed to their mailings or "super cool membership club" that would be willing to search for any type of coupon that may benefit me. I would really appreciate it and might even give you some stock shares of my soul for your generosity.


Also, being that I'm totally clueless when it comes to funky naming for products, would Merlot be more red than brown or vice versa? Here's the product that I'm referring to:

http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Oxford_36W_5-Shelf_Bookcase_with_Glass_Doors/150/


Those are the exact bookcases I have, and the merlot is definately more red than brown.

[Ricky]

Do you have any photos uploaded on the site anywhere? I'd love to see how it looks in person with books and everything with it.

[turtlex]

I'd read "merlot" as a more red than brown.

However, from the looks of it - I would have called it cherry. :shurgs:

Looks like a cool bookcase!

[Ricky]

Yeah, I was hoping it'd be cherry but that particular one looks different in color from the other supposed "merlot" items from that bookcase collection. All the other items look a definite brown.

I talked to them using the Live Chat feature several times and every time they insist that they see no difference. It's really quite frustrating.

[oy-the-brave]

Do you have any photos uploaded on the site anywhere? I'd love to see how it looks in person with books and everything with it.

Here is a photo unfortunately the color is not right they were much redder than the pic. I had expected a much deeper color more mahogany to match the fireplace and shot glass cabinets and had them painted, the merlot is a pretty bright red.

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/medium/P1000049.JPG

[Ari_Racing]

Are those in the top beer cans? I have a collection of near 300 in my parent's atic :)

[oy-the-brave]

Are those in the top beer cans? I have a collection of near 300 in my parent's atic :)

No they are shot glasses, I pick them up at the different places I go.

[Ricky]

Thanks Oy. That helps my decision alot in determining how they'll look. :)

[Patrick]

Good luck, Ricky.

[tippy4]

I finally bit the bullet today and ordered a decent bookcase (it only took me six months).

If you look at the first post on the previous page of this thread, back in February I was looking at buying some barrister bookcases made by Hale and sold by Blue Hen.

I bought a base (http://www.bluehen.com/series-square-base-p-671.html), four units (http://www.bluehen.com/series-receding-door-section-p-664.html) (Standard Depth/Extra Tall) and a top (http://www.bluehen.com/series-square-p-652.html).

All in walnut wood / mellowed light color.

I will probably put a fifth unit on the stack (assuming I like them), and then buy another base, another five units, and another top. I really hope that 10 units will hold my collection.

One good thing that came from waiting, was that six months ago, the list price of what I just bought was $1123. Now it is $984. They've lowered their prices 12.4%!

I probably won't see it for 4-5 weeks. The website says it ships in 15-20 business days. Add to that a week in transit.

[carlosdetweiller]

barrister bookcases made by Hale and sold by Blue Hen.


Lowered the price, huh? I may have to order a few more. You will like them and the great thing is that your collection can't outgrow them. You can just keep adding additional units as long as space allows.

Sometimes I wish mine were walnut. But I started with oak several years ago and just keep matching them up when I order new ones.

[e_taylor]

Bob -

How do the Hale bookcases compare to Globe Wernicke models in terms of functionality?

I know Globe Wernicke had about 30 different types of sections, some big enough (H-17) to be able to shelve that huge Lovecraft artbook. Does Hale offer anything like that?

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob -

How do the Hale bookcases compare to Globe Wernicke models in terms of functionality?

I know Globe Wernicke had about 30 different types of sections, some big enough (H-17) to be able to shelve that huge Lovecraft artbook. Does Hale offer anything like that?

I don't know. I have never heard of Globe Wernicke.

[tippy4]

Sometimes I wish mine were walnut. But I started with oak several years ago and just keep matching them up when I order new ones.

I let my wife pick the color....I get the bookcase I want....she gets the color she wants...everybody wins!

Bob, do your cases have the square leg base like I just bought, or do yours have the closed box base (http://www.bluehen.com/series-closed-base-p-661.html)?

[carlosdetweiller]

Bob, do your cases have the square leg base like I just bought, or do yours have the closed box base (http://www.bluehen.com/series-closed-base-p-661.html)?

They've got legs (and know how to use them).

[tippy4]

:P

[cody44]

I just yesterday bought my first real bookcase, and while it isn't closed. I couldn't be more happy with it.

I'll post pictures once I get all of my books into it.

[turtlex]

Congrats, cody! Finding a cool home for your collection is wonderful. I look forward to you posting the pictures!

[Patrick]

Rick, you bought the case that I had contemplated for so long. Be sure to post photos in here once they've arrived.

Cody, let's see yours too.

[Ricky]

To anyone who purchased a bookcase from Home Decorators:

- Are the magnets successful in holding the doors to the bookcase?
- Is it stable--does it need a wall mount for stability?
- How's the assembly?

[oy-the-brave]

To anyone who purchased a bookcase from Home Decorators:

- Are the magnets successful in holding the doors to the bookcase?
- Is it stable--does it need a wall mount for stability?
- How's the assembly?

The magnets for the doors work fine.

They are stable but if they are over 4' high I recommend attaching to the wall (I would recommend this for any cabinet over 4' and less than 24" deep)

Assembly takes time but is relatively easy.

[tippy4]

Rick, you bought the case that I had contemplated for so long. Be sure to post photos in here once they've arrived.


Argh...I want my bookcases!

Expected ship date is week of 9/11.

:panic:

[Patrick]

To anyone who purchased a bookcase from Home Decorators:

- Are the magnets successful in holding the doors to the bookcase?
- Is it stable--does it need a wall mount for stability?
- How's the assembly?

The magnets for the doors work fine.

They are stable but if they are over 4' high I recommend attaching to the wall (I would recommend this for any cabinet over 4' and less than 24" deep)

Assembly takes time but is relatively easy.
I agree with Dave's points. Be sure to level your bookcase properly before loading it up. If it gets askew, the magnets and doors won't properly match up, but assuming they do match up, they work fine. Also I found it best in my case to replace the metal assembly connectors with better ones that cost about $3 for a package. (I posted about this somewhere upthread.)



Rick, you bought the case that I had contemplated for so long. Be sure to post photos in here once they've arrived.


Argh...I want my bookcases!

Expected ship date is week of 9/11.

:panic:
What? Are they cutting down the trees only after the order is paid?

[Ricky]

They are stable but if they are over 4' high I recommend attaching to the wall (I would recommend this for any cabinet over 4' and less than 24" deep)


So, did you mount yours? I read a review on the site which said that a mounting kit was included, but I'm not sure about that.

I'm just concerned about it possibly toppling over.

[sleeplessdwarf]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i12/sleeplessdwarf/Uploads%20via%20Pixelpipe/IMG_0837-2.jpg

The top of the printer has become my temp bookcase :P. At least all the 1/1 are in a crappy bookcase that is part of the dining room wall. I have two more payments on my tv/recliner then I have some freed up cash to invest in a nice bookcase.

[Randall Flagg]

So, did you mount yours? I read a review on the site which said that a mounting kit was included, but I'm not sure about that.

I'm just concerned about it possibly toppling over.


My cases are over 6' tall so the simple mount for earthquake safety is this (sorry, a bit blurry):
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3987/p1010270g.jpg

[Ricky]

Oh, I see--that's not too complicated.

Thanks Jerome. :couple:

[Randall Flagg]

Just make sure you screw into the stud, not just Sheetrock.

[Ricky]

:rofl:

That wouldn't be too smart at all.

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Screw into the stud?

Must mean something else in the US.

[Randall Flagg]

Screw into the stud?

Must mean something else in the US.
How to locate a stud (http://www.ehow.com/how_2632_locate-wall-studs.html):nana:

[jemaher]

get a studfinder!

[tippy4]

Rick, you bought the case that I had contemplated for so long. Be sure to post photos in here once they've arrived.


Argh...I want my bookcases!

Expected ship date is week of 9/11. :panic:

Still no word on my bookcases....:cry:

[carlosdetweiller]

Rick, you bought the case that I had contemplated for so long. Be sure to post photos in here once they've arrived.


Argh...I want my bookcases!

Expected ship date is week of 9/11. :panic:

Still no word on my bookcases....:cry:

If you bought them from Blue Hen call the toll free number and ask the status. I have found them to be extremely helpful. I was going to be out of town when mine were shipped and they changed the ship date a couple of times to accommodate me. They acted like they were glad to do it and I'm sure they wouldn't mind you calling and asking your status.

[tippy4]

Just got an update on my order.

It will be delivered 09/18!

:excited:

[tippy4]

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9556/picture174c.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/picture174c.jpg/)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2568/picture176w.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/i/picture176w.jpg/)

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/9526/picture177e.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/i/picture177e.jpg/)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/2664/picture178v.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/picture178v.jpg/)

[biomieg]

Gorgeous!! And a sweet collection as well...

*edit* by the way, is that some kind of S/L Monopoly game I see there? :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Very nice Tippy. Wont be long before you catch up on Bob. :)

[jhanic]

Very nice, tippy! They look great!

John

[Ricky]

Very nice Tippy! :thumbsup:

[Daghain]

Nice tippy!

[tippy4]

Is that some kind of S/L Monopoly game I see there? :)

Well, it is a Monopoly game...but not signed (might be limited though).

In addition to my book collection, I have about 20 versions of Monopoly....that one is designed to look like a book on a shelf.

It really should not be on that shelf.....but my wife put it there last night while we were getting things put away. :nope:

Well, I am off to order another five sections.....another base and another crown.
I am hoping that two stacks will hold my collection...but I have my doubts.

[jhanic]

It might be enough for now, but in the future??? :D

John

[biomieg]

I didn't really think it was signed (nor limited) but it does look great between your books :)

[Randall Flagg]

Very nice and elegant looking. Congratulations.

[Patrick]

Those bookcases look fantastic, Rick. I really like them. Can't wait to see the second stack.

Love the Monopoly game too. :)

[gsvec]

tippy, are those the 800 series bookcases? What finish?

ETA: Nevermind - went back a page and found it! :D

[Patrick]

In the first and second photos, it looks like there is some sort of black wire or something attached to the inside rear of the top two sections. What is that, tippy?

[Centipede]

When we moved into our home, there was no room for a library, we so cleaned the garage thoroughly, padded and carpeted the floor, pur up dry wall, and repainted, trying to make it look as much like a room as possible. A few years later I bought bookshelves from a Danish company called Jesper. They have shelves in a variety of heights with wood and glass door options, and finishes from teak to cherry to black to maple. We chose maple to lighten up the room. Since we had a lot of height to work with, we chose the tallest shelves, and then I chose two narrow tall shelves to lay on their side on top of the other shelves. This is great for oversize art books and the like. Anyway, pictures are attached.

[Fsmdr]

Lovely set up, Rick and Jerad. I am guessing the cars stays outside then, Jerad?.

[jhanic]

Beautiful, Jerad!

John

[Daghain]

Jerad, that is one nice setup right there!

[Patrick]

Love the garage, Jerad!

[gsvec]

Great idea, Jared - I hope that garage is heated! Putting the ones on the top sideways is perfect for the bigguns!

And Juliana, do you have new pics of yours now that you've (hopefully) gotten everything put away?

[tippy4]

In the first and second photos, it looks like there is some sort of black wire or something attached to the inside rear of the top two sections. What is that, tippy?

It is a "scissor-like" device that keeps the door from falling off. I will edit this post later with a photo.

[Ari_Racing]

Very nice!

[Fsmdr]

Great idea, Jared - I hope that garage is heated! Putting the ones on the top sideways is perfect for the bigguns!

And Juliana, do you have new pics of yours now that you've (hopefully) gotten everything put away?


Put away, yes. Arranged perfectly to my liking, not yet. I've got all my reading copies up:

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3933/readingp.jpg

The only King section that I am happy in it's arrangement right now is my Dark Tower books, but that's because I gave it the most room. Not much wall space, just very deep shelves. I am looking forward to see your books in your new house, Gretchen.

My UK and Viking 1st thus:
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/856/row1.jpg

The rest:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9793/row3.jpg

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8910/row4c.jpg

[Room 217 Caretaker]

:rock: Very VERY nice

Love the Viking DT set you have growing. That four book set has become the hot topic of my book club members. Not easy to find in true 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition. I've watched the value of those creeping up.

Mulleins
Cumberland VA

[jhanic]

Very nice, Juliana!

John

[Ari_Racing]

AMAZING! :)

Congratulations, J!

[frik]

I've been going through this thread for the first time and I never, ever will again!!! :arg:
I think I'm off to bed now and cry myselff to sleep!

Here I was thinking I had a great set of shelves....:orely:

Congratulations all!! :drool:

sk

[tippy4]

I just ordered another base, another crown, three more glass-front sections, and two double-door wood sections from Blue Hen.

So, with the order I just received, and the order I just placed, my shelves will look something like.....

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/1420/300series.gif (http://img180.imageshack.us/i/300series.gif/)

My stacks will be five sections high (not two and four as seen above).

Just imagine the left stack with three more glass sections, and the right stack with one more glass section.

[Randall Flagg]

That will look great.

[Patrick]

Beautiful cases, Juliana!

Rick, those are going to look great. Will you put the two stacks side-by-side?

[tippy4]

I will put them side-by-side.

There is trim that sticks out about a 1/4"...so there will be a tiny gap of sorts between them.

Still, they should look pretty good.

[Patrick]

Based on what we've seen in Bob's basement, I'm sure they'll look great side-by-side

[Fsmdr]

I will put them side-by-side.

There is trim that sticks out about a 1/4"...so there will be a tiny gap of sorts between them.

Still, they should look pretty good.

They will look nice, Rick. Are the shelves adjustable for large art books?. Is there locks on the glass case?.

[tippy4]

They're not adjustable, because each unit is separate.

You buy a leg base (http://www.bluehen.com/series-square-base-p-671.html)....then as many sections (http://www.bluehen.com/series-receding-door-section-p-664.html) as your ceiling will alllow, and then add a top (http://www.bluehen.com/series-square-p-652.html). When it is all stacked up, it looks like it is one piece of furniture.

I have 8' ceilings, so I can only stack them 5 units high. They have Standard Height and Tall Height sections. They are the same price, so I went with the Tall Height sections (they're about 2" taller...same width and depth).

The glass front flips up, and then slides in over the books. This gives you about 12.5" to work with. My Skeleton Crew S/L, Talisman/BlackHouse gift set and My Pretty Pony all fit fine. I have not tried my S/Ls of Eyes of the Dragon or Salem's Lot yet...I may have to put them on their sides when the next set of shelves shows up.

No locks on the doors, but you can opt to have them installed when you order them for $25 each. I have two of the double-door sections (http://www.bluehen.com/series-double-door-section-p-665.html) on order, and now that you mention it, I may go ahead and tell Blue Hen to add locks to those. We have a baby on the way....might as well child-proof 'em now.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6334/300po.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/300po.jpg/)

[Patrick]

Congrats on the baby on the way, Rick! It won't matter for a couple years, but I would definitely add the locks simply for your peace of mind when that kid gets mobile.

You say you got the extra tall shelves, did you get the standard or extra depth?

Did you get the slide out shelf option?


I researched the heck out of those cases a while ago after Bob brought them to our attention, but I finally decided they were going to be too expensive all-in. I still have some bookshelf envy though.

[tippy4]

Thank you Patrick.

I got the standard depth shelves.....so-far so-good on the books fitting.

I did not get the slide out shelf...did not really see the point.

I also took a long time to actually purchase them....the impending baby was the kick in the ass I needed to open my wallet. In the end it worked out because they are cheaper now than they were a year ago.

You cannot belive how much cardboard you have after all the shipping cartons are broken down. It is going to take me three weeks of filling my recycleable container before it is gone.

[Patrick]

...
You cannot belive how much cardboard you have after all the shipping cartons are broken down. It is going to take me three weeks of filling my recycleable container before it is gone.
Roger that!

[gsvec]

Try moving the contents of a 3 bedroom + house - talk about BOXES!!! :panic:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Try moving the contents of a 3 bedroom + house - talk about BOXES!!! :panic:

Tell me about it! I'm packing up our stuff right now. :pullhair:

[Brice]

I just did that myself.

[gsvec]

Too bad you guys aren't closer - I have TONS of really good boxes I could pass on!

[cody44]

Took a long time for me to finally get a picture up, but here it is.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/Maverick-WW-/IMG_5796.jpg

[jhanic]

Beautiful! How tall is it?

John

[wizardsrainbow]

Loooookin' nice!

[Patrick]

Beautiful bookcase! Great collection too.

[cody44]

Thanks everybody!

Its just a bit over 7 feet. The first 2 shelves have glass plating, and it has built in lighting at the top. I payed $200 for it at Costco.

[Daghain]

OMG! VERY NICE!

[Sam]

Looks like I may need to pay Costco a visit. VERY NICE!!

[Cutter]

Wow, a great price for a very nice looking bookshelf!

Nice to see some scimitar wielding dark elf books down at the bottom too! :thumbsup:

[Candice Dionysus]

I have a list of everything that I have to find and transcribe, but in the meantime, here's some pictures of what I have.
There's a big blank red one near the bottom that's actually an old hardcover copy of Dune by Frank Herbert. I have another book from the Dune series, too. I haven't gotten to reading them yet.
Also, that's not everything, there's at least a good 20 books not in those pictures that I need to go through.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books9.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books8.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books7.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books6.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books5.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books4.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books3.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books2.jpghttp://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y30/AntaBaka/Creator/Books10.jpg

[gsvec]

So Candice, I assume you're looking for some nice bookcases? :evil:

[Patrick]

So Candice, I assume you're looking for some nice bookcases? :evil:
Based on the photos, I recommend that Candice make a trip to Costco pronto!

[Sam]

Maybe two trips.

[Candice Dionysus]

Would rather build them myself, dears. Besides, I don't have a Costco membership, and here, you need a membership. I'm too poor to afford one.

[pixiedark76]

I saw these bookcases in an Ikea add. They are on sale for $69.99 (which is a very good price that I can afford) It is the BILLY bookcase. The description says that they are clear lacquered birch veneer, Medium brown stained beech veneer. Are these any better quality than the ones I already own? (The ones I got a Big Lots)

http://i33.tinypic.com/11tyjqf.jpg



I imagine that something from Ikea would be of better quality than something from Big Lots.

[pixiedark76]

Took a long time for me to finally get a picture up, but here it is.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/Maverick-WW-/IMG_5796.jpg

This right here is my ultimate dream! :drool: I wish someday that I could get bookcases like these. But for now I am going to try to upgrade to the Ikea bookcases.

[e_taylor]

I saw these bookcases in an Ikea add. They are on sale for $69.99 (which is a very good price that I can afford) It is the BILLY bookcase. The description says that they are clear lacquered birch veneer, Medium brown stained beech veneer. Are these any better quality than the ones I already own? (The ones I got a Big Lots)

http://i33.tinypic.com/11tyjqf.jpg



I imagine that something from Ikea would be of better quality than something from Big Lots.

Yes, those Ikea bookcases are great. Very hard to get the shelves to bow.

[gsvec]

pixie, I believe many here have those Billy bookcases from Ikea. From what I hear, they're pretty nice!

[Patrick]

Bumped in hopes that tippy will post photos of his two brand new Hale bookcases. :)

[gsvec]

Patrick, check posts 186, 212, and 218 of this very thread! :P

[Patrick]

:doh: Thanks, Gretchen. :unsure:

[tippy4]

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1013/picture224.jpg (http://img152.imageshack.us/i/picture224.jpg/)

Here is one of them.

Note the addition of the wooden case at the bottom.

[Patrick]

I like the solid door portion - must be nice for storing the odds and ends and things in tubes.

[tippy4]

For now, I am just using it as a regular shelf...

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/863/picture225z.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/picture225z.jpg/)

In my other one I have my eyes of the Dragon sitting on it's side.

[gsvec]

Thanks to an unexpected bump to my bonus at work, I'm about to bite the bullet and get new glass-doored bookcases for my library! :excited:

But first a few questions for Patrick/Dags/pablo/whoever else bought the Oxford cases from Home Decorators. Now that you've had your bookcases for a while, how do you like them? I'm looking at versions of the same one in black (since they no longer offer honey and neither the merlot or white will work well with my color scheme). Are the shelves bowing at all? Any other feedback?

Thankee-sai!!

[Daghain]

I don't have the Oxford bookcases, but I have a houseful of Home Decorators furniture (including some open-face bookcases) and I can honestly say I've never had a problem with anything I've bought there with regards to bowing or warping out of shape.

I love their stuff so much I have to throw the catalog away BEFORE I get in the house, or I sit and drool over furniture I don't need but desperately want. :lol: