{"id":109443,"date":"2018-03-27T12:30:05","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T16:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=109443"},"modified":"2021-12-15T07:28:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T12:28:11","slug":"stylish-shelving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/stylish-shelving\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Spaces with Stylish Shelving"},"content":{"rendered":"<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-290903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web.jpg\" alt=\"neutral living room by Eche\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CS-170731_9443_web-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-living-room-greenbrae-ca\/2352361\/\">Greenbrae, California, living room, Eche Martinez<\/a> created an inviting atmosphere, with walls of bookshelves and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/charles-eames\/\">Charles Eames<\/a> lounge chair and side table (right) serving as an ideal reading spot.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Christopher Stark<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-285353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1.jpg\" alt=\"New York penthouse library by Kelly Behun\" width=\"804\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1.jpg 1016w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1-296x350.jpg 296w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1-804x950.jpg 804w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1-102x120.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1-768x907.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIBRARY_1-790x933.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/>\n<p>A Kelly Behun\u2013designed penthouse in Manhattan, located in the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere, features this cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/library--contemporary-modern-office-and-study-new-york-ny\/1613953\/\">walnut-paneled library<\/a>. The space includes walls of built-in bookcases, a custom sofa and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/tables\/coffee-tables-cocktail-tables\/wood-marquetry-cocktail-table\/id-f_5808593\/\">wood marquetry cocktail table by Behun<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Richard Powers<\/h5>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-organic-dining-room-south-beach-miami-fl-by-frank-roop-design-interiors-e1519841483886.jpg\" alt=\"contemporary Miami dining room by Frank Roop\" width=\"725\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-organic-dining-room-south-beach-miami-fl-by-frank-roop-design-interiors-e1519841483886.jpg 725w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-organic-dining-room-south-beach-miami-fl-by-frank-roop-design-interiors-e1519841483886-267x350.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-organic-dining-room-south-beach-miami-fl-by-frank-roop-design-interiors-e1519841483886-92x120.jpg 92w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-organic-dining-room-south-beach-miami-fl-by-frank-roop-design-interiors-e1519841483886-712x933.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/>\n<p>This shelving unit, with its unexpected proportions, adds another element of visual interest to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-dining-room-miami-beach-fl\/495373\/\">South Miami Beach dining room by Frank Roop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Eric Roth<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-285103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HCG_23Suffolk_DKDA_24.jpg\" alt=\"sag harbor home library by DKDA\" width=\"950\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HCG_23Suffolk_DKDA_24.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HCG_23Suffolk_DKDA_24-635x350.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HCG_23Suffolk_DKDA_24-950x523.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HCG_23Suffolk_DKDA_24-120x66.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HCG_23Suffolk_DKDA_24-768x423.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/transitional-office-and-study\/1707263\/\">Sag Harbor, New York, library by David Kleinberg<\/a> the wall of bookshelves, window seat and fireplace make for an undeniably cozy space.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Peter Murdock<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/15a_09R-e1519836624649.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/15a_09R-e1519836624649.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/15a_09R-e1519836624649-529x350.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/15a_09R-e1519836624649-120x79.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/15a_09R-e1519836624649-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/15a_09R-e1519836624649-365x241.jpg 365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>A built-in bookcase painted a vibrant shade of purple pops in this modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-contemporary-office-and-study-pawling-ny\/2337093\/\">White Webb\u2013designed weekend home in upstate New York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Tim Street-Porter<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-peter-pennoyer-architects-2-e1519842667102.jpg\" alt=\"library by Peter Pennoyer Architects\" width=\"950\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-peter-pennoyer-architects-2-e1519842667102.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-peter-pennoyer-architects-2-e1519842667102-486x350.jpg 486w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-peter-pennoyer-architects-2-e1519842667102-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-peter-pennoyer-architects-2-e1519842667102-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>The library on the landing of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/library-modern-office-and-study\/341982\/\">New York townhouse by Peter Pennoyer Architects<\/a> features arched niches the echo the shape of the doorways and the vaulted ceiling.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Scott Frances\/OTTO<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/AH2014_9-106-e1519843180798.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana living room by Angie Hranowsky\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/AH2014_9-106-e1519843180798.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/AH2014_9-106-e1519843180798-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/AH2014_9-106-e1519843180798-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/AH2014_9-106-e1519843180798-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>Custom shelving frames the sofa in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/tremont-blvd-bargersville-in\/47383\/\">Bargersville, Indiana living room by Angie Hranowsky<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Julia Lynn<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-office-and-study-east-hampton-ny-by-markzeff-1-e1519833246624.jpg\" alt=\"East Hampton study by Mark Zeff\" width=\"719\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-office-and-study-east-hampton-ny-by-markzeff-1-e1519833246624.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-office-and-study-east-hampton-ny-by-markzeff-1-e1519833246624-265x350.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-office-and-study-east-hampton-ny-by-markzeff-1-e1519833246624-91x120.jpg 91w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-office-and-study-east-hampton-ny-by-markzeff-1-e1519833246624-706x933.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;We like to use vintage and antique storage pieces whenever possible,&#8221; says Kristen Zeff, who works with her husband, Mark Zeff. &#8220;For spaces that are unusual in size, custom-designed pieces like library shelving are also a great option.&#8221; For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/blackbarn-zeff-residence-east-hampton-ny\/14953\/\">Zeffs&#8217; home in East Hampton, New York<\/a>, their architecture and design firm custom made the shelving, which was <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">produced in Italy by Tedeschi Italia. The safari chairs are by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/kaare-klint\/furniture\/\">Kaare Klint<\/a> and the side <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">table is vintage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Gianni Franchelluci<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mk27_SPenthouse_jonaspoulsen_low76-1-2-e1519833340221.jpg\" alt=\"Brazilian penthouse by MK27\" width=\"648\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mk27_SPenthouse_jonaspoulsen_low76-1-2-e1519833340221.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mk27_SPenthouse_jonaspoulsen_low76-1-2-e1519833340221-239x350.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mk27_SPenthouse_jonaspoulsen_low76-1-2-e1519833340221-82x120.jpg 82w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mk27_SPenthouse_jonaspoulsen_low76-1-2-e1519833340221-636x933.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/>\n<p>There is an astounding amount of storage in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/sp-penthouse-br\/11553\/\">library of this Brazilian penthouse by Studio MK27<\/a>, a double-height space for which they designed floor-to-ceiling built-in shelving. The NeoWall sofa is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/piero-lissoni\/furniture\/\">Piero Lissoni<\/a> and the Ondine 530 chair by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/vladimir-kagan\/furniture\/\">Vladimir Kagan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-285153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160818_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_BULLPATH-114-1-e1519833434641.jpg\" alt=\"mid-century dining room by Timothy Godbold\" width=\"950\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160818_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_BULLPATH-114-1-e1519833434641.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160818_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_BULLPATH-114-1-e1519833434641-489x350.jpg 489w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160818_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_BULLPATH-114-1-e1519833434641-120x86.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160818_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_BULLPATH-114-1-e1519833434641-768x550.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>The shelving unit in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/66-east-hampton-bridgehampton-ny\/29283\/\">East Hampton, New York, dining room by Timothy Godbold<\/a> combines open and closed components, so it doubles as a display space as well as a storage unit. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/lighting\/chandeliers-pendant-lights\/fontana-arte-wig-suspension-lamp-chris-hardy\/id-f_6473203\/\">Fontana Arte Wig suspension lamp by Chris Hardy<\/a> hangs over the table.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Rikki Snyder<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-living-room-london-united-kingdom-by-sigmar-2-e1519833515743.jpg\" alt=\"London living room by Sigmar\" width=\"630\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-living-room-london-united-kingdom-by-sigmar-2-e1519833515743.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-living-room-london-united-kingdom-by-sigmar-2-e1519833515743-232x350.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-living-room-london-united-kingdom-by-sigmar-2-e1519833515743-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-traditional-living-room-london-united-kingdom-by-sigmar-2-e1519833515743-619x933.jpg 619w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;At Sigmar, we always like to include storage in our projects as it helps to keep spaces uncluttered,&#8221; says Barbara Braeunlich, a designer at Sigmar, who adds that books give homes a &#8220;lived-in feel.&#8221; The firm designed the custom<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bookshelf and ladder in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/mansion-flat-london-gb\/3243\/\">London flat<\/a>. Through the doors, the dining area features a vintage table and Hans Wegner wishbone chairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Petr Krecji<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mid-century-modern-living-room-new-york-ny-by-damon-liss-design-e1519834040944.jpg\" alt=\"Tribeca loft living room by Damon Liss\" width=\"834\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mid-century-modern-living-room-new-york-ny-by-damon-liss-design-e1519834040944.jpg 834w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mid-century-modern-living-room-new-york-ny-by-damon-liss-design-e1519834040944-307x350.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mid-century-modern-living-room-new-york-ny-by-damon-liss-design-e1519834040944-105x120.jpg 105w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mid-century-modern-living-room-new-york-ny-by-damon-liss-design-e1519834040944-768x875.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/mid-century-modern-living-room-new-york-ny-by-damon-liss-design-e1519834040944-819x933.jpg 819w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;We provide a solution for each unique situation,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/tribeca-residence-new-york-ny\/7893\/\">Damon Liss, who designed this Tribeca loft<\/a> for his family. &#8220;Sometimes custom millwork, like this photo, is ideal to achieve a library feel. In other spaces, it might make sense to select a beautiful vintage cabinet.&#8221; The living room features his custom millwork, and the space also includes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/kerstin-horlin-holmquist\/\">Kerstin H\u00f6rlin-Holmquist<\/a>&#8216;s Adam armchair, a teak conference chair by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/pierre-jeanneret\/\">Pierre Jeanneret<\/a> and a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/martin-eisler\/\">Martin Eisler<\/a> coffee table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Eric Piasecki<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\t<div class=\"interstitial-banner interstitial-banner-collection interstitial-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-background-image\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/slide7a-1-e1519835228178-629x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-interstitial size-interstitial\" alt=\"London mews house shelving by Studio Ashby\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container interstitial-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"interstitial-link-around-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/storage-case-pieces\/bookcases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrowse Beautiful Bookcases\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"interstitial-subheading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"gold-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/storage-case-pieces\/bookcases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Shop All<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_5122-1-e1519834118616.jpg\" alt=\"New York living room by Ashe + Leandro\" width=\"713\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_5122-1-e1519834118616.jpg 713w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_5122-1-e1519834118616-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_5122-1-e1519834118616-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/MG_5122-1-e1519834118616-700x933.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/charles-street-new-york-ny\/7553\/\">Ashe + Leandro designed this apartment<\/a> for a family in New York&#8217;s West Village, and the living room features custom bookshelves by Robert Pluhowski.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Miha Matel<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-285203 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design1-1-e1519834232393.jpg\" alt=\"transitional living room by Shawn Henderson\" width=\"950\" height=\"618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design1-1-e1519834232393.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design1-1-e1519834232393-538x350.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design1-1-e1519834232393-120x78.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design1-1-e1519834232393-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;I love to have a space for everything so planning for storage is a big part of my design process,&#8221; Shawn Henderson says. For this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/central-park-home-new-york-ny\/6432\/\">Manhattan family room<\/a>, he designed built-in desks and shelving. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/dunbar-furniture\/furniture\/seating\/sofas\/\">sofa is by Dunbar<\/a> and the coffee table is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/paul-frankl\/furniture\/\">Paul Frankl<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Steve Freihon<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-eclectic-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-sheila-bridges-design-inc2-2-e1519834377390.jpg\" alt=\"Harlem townhouse by Sheila Bridges\" width=\"796\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-eclectic-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-sheila-bridges-design-inc2-2-e1519834377390.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-eclectic-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-sheila-bridges-design-inc2-2-e1519834377390-293x350.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-eclectic-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-sheila-bridges-design-inc2-2-e1519834377390-101x120.jpg 101w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-eclectic-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-sheila-bridges-design-inc2-2-e1519834377390-768x917.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-eclectic-office-and-study-new-york-ny-by-sheila-bridges-design-inc2-2-e1519834377390-782x933.jpg 782w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/>\n<p>The study of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/harlem-new-york-townhouse-new-york-ny\/4533\/\">historic Harlem townhouse designed by Sheila Bridges<\/a> features a cabinet with glass-paneled doors that displays books, art and objects. The room also includes textured wall covering by Phillip Jeffries and mahogany floorboards.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Dana Mejelison<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-285223 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HF42-GOlympicTower_RDCAAL_06-1-e1519834450672.jpg\" alt=\"New York living room by Rafael De Ca\u0301rdenas \/ Architecture at Large\" width=\"816\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HF42-GOlympicTower_RDCAAL_06-1-e1519834450672.jpg 816w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HF42-GOlympicTower_RDCAAL_06-1-e1519834450672-301x350.jpg 301w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HF42-GOlympicTower_RDCAAL_06-1-e1519834450672-103x120.jpg 103w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HF42-GOlympicTower_RDCAAL_06-1-e1519834450672-768x894.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/HF42-GOlympicTower_RDCAAL_06-1-e1519834450672-801x933.jpg 801w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Rafael de C\u00e1rdenas designed the marble shelving unit in the living room of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/olympic-tower-residence-new-york-ny\/21643\/\">apartment in Manhattan&#8217;s Olympic Tower high-rise<\/a>. The room also includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/christian-liaigre\/furniture\/seating\/sofas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christian Liaigre sofa<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/warren-platner\/furniture\/\">Warren Platner<\/a> side table and a Paul Mathieu Aria armchair.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Bjorn Wallander<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160907_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_NORTHHAVEN-30-2-e1519835165997.jpg\" alt=\"bar under stairs by Timothy Godbold\" width=\"950\" height=\"622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160907_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_NORTHHAVEN-30-2-e1519835165997.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160907_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_NORTHHAVEN-30-2-e1519835165997-535x350.jpg 535w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160907_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_NORTHHAVEN-30-2-e1519835165997-120x79.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/20160907_TIMOTHYGODBOLD_NORTHHAVEN-30-2-e1519835165997-768x503.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><p><br \/>\nTimothy Godbold transformed a small space under the stairs into a bar nook in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/262-north-haven-sag-harbor-ny\/29273\/\">Sag Harbor, New York, home<\/a>. The open shelving, which mimics the open steps, features bottles, glass accessories from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/the-future-perfect\/\">the Future Perfect<\/a> and spiky sculptural pieces from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/towne-palm-springs\/\">Towne Palm Springs<\/a>. There&#8217;s also a wine fridge and beer from local Montauk Brewing Company on tap.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Rikki Snyder<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/slide7a-1-e1519835228178.jpg\" alt=\"London mews house shelving by Studio Ashby\" width=\"629\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/slide7a-1-e1519835228178.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/slide7a-1-e1519835228178-232x350.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/slide7a-1-e1519835228178-79x120.jpg 79w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/slide7a-1-e1519835228178-618x933.jpg 618w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Use the art of display to arrange your things in a curated way on open shelving rather than squirreling everything away,&#8221; says Sophie Ashby of Studio Ashby, who took her own advice in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/cleveland-court-mews-london-gb\/13733\/\">London mews house<\/a>. She highlights geodes, a silver tea set, drawings and more on this shelving unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Philip Durrant<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/eclectic-mediterranean-office-and-study-mountain-washington-ca-by-deirdre-doherty-interiors-inc1-1-e1519835410662.jpg\" alt=\"California office by Deirdre Doherty\" width=\"633\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/eclectic-mediterranean-office-and-study-mountain-washington-ca-by-deirdre-doherty-interiors-inc1-1-e1519835410662.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/eclectic-mediterranean-office-and-study-mountain-washington-ca-by-deirdre-doherty-interiors-inc1-1-e1519835410662-233x350.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/eclectic-mediterranean-office-and-study-mountain-washington-ca-by-deirdre-doherty-interiors-inc1-1-e1519835410662-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/eclectic-mediterranean-office-and-study-mountain-washington-ca-by-deirdre-doherty-interiors-inc1-1-e1519835410662-622x933.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;When you have the height, even in a small space, my favorite way to add storage is to go high and line the walls with bookshelves,&#8221; says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/mount-washington-los-angeles-ca\/9163\/\">Deirdre Doherty, who updated this Spanish bungalow in Los Angeles<\/a>. &#8220;If you are worried it will feel heavy, add an element like glass or mirror to reflect light and add dimension,&#8221; explains Doherty, who did just that with these cabinet doors. The mid-century modern desk offers additional storage. &#8220;We loved the <em>Mad Men<\/em> vibe and the open and closed shelving.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Meghan Beierle O&#8217;Brien<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design-3-e1519835531273.jpg\" alt=\"modern white living room by Shawn Henderson\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design-3-e1519835531273.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design-3-e1519835531273-466x350.jpg 466w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design-3-e1519835531273-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-transitional-living-room-new-york-new-york-by-shawn-henderson-interior-design-3-e1519835531273-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>Shawn Henderson designed the built-in bookcases in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/bond-street-home-new-york-ny\/6402\/\">Manhattan apartment<\/a> with a wood backing to add warmth to the space. The room features a custom sofa and <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/ward-bennett\/furniture\/\">Ward Bennett<\/a> swivel chairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by William Waldron<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/arts-and-crafts-office-and-study-santa-monica-california-by-brown-design-group-2-e1519835789298.jpg\" alt=\"office with bookcases by Brown Design Group\" width=\"633\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/arts-and-crafts-office-and-study-santa-monica-california-by-brown-design-group-2-e1519835789298.jpg 633w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/arts-and-crafts-office-and-study-santa-monica-california-by-brown-design-group-2-e1519835789298-233x350.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/arts-and-crafts-office-and-study-santa-monica-california-by-brown-design-group-2-e1519835789298-80x120.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/arts-and-crafts-office-and-study-santa-monica-california-by-brown-design-group-2-e1519835789298-622x933.jpg 622w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 633px) 100vw, 633px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;We love a combination of cabinets with open bookshelves because it allows you the opportunity to make storage a focal point in the room,&#8221; according to Brown Design Group. &#8220;Great books and objects deserve to be featured, and the discreet cabinetry on the bottom is perfect for tucking away those certain belongings that are less than display-worthy.&#8221; The firm custom made the storage wall in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/santa-monica-santa-monica-ca\/3493\/\">Santa Monica, California, home<\/a>, which includes a d<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esk from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/julian-chichester\/furniture\/\">Julian Chichester<\/a> and a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vintage chair by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/vincent-cafiero\/furniture\/\">Vincent Cafiero<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/knoll-international\/furniture\/\">Knoll<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Matt Weir<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-285283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIVING_ROOM_SHELVES-1-e1519835994826.jpg\" alt=\"mirrored shelving by Jeff Andrews\" width=\"638\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIVING_ROOM_SHELVES-1-e1519835994826.jpg 638w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIVING_ROOM_SHELVES-1-e1519835994826-235x350.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIVING_ROOM_SHELVES-1-e1519835994826-81x120.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LIVING_ROOM_SHELVES-1-e1519835994826-627x933.jpg 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;My favorite way to add storage is to do it as inconspicuously as possible,&#8221; says Jeff Andrews, who designed this shelving unit of oak and pewter-plated steel with a bronzed mirrored backing for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/dtla-loft-los-angeles-ca\/36413\/\">loft in downtown Los Angeles<\/a>. The shelves feature ceramic pieces by<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/adamsilverman\">Adam Silverman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/victoria-morris\/\">Victoria Morris<\/a> and Heather Levine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photo by Grey Crawford<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-290253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014FD45_417_HR_2-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\n<p>&#8220;My favorite way to add storage space to a room is partially hidden storage and partially open,&#8221; says Tamara Eaton, who designed the kitchen of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/park-slope-modern-townhouse-new-york-ny\/18903\/\">townhouse in Brooklyn&#8217;s Park Slope neighborhood<\/a>. Eaton updated the vintage case piece that the homeowners purchased in the United Kingdom by painting the inside black and replacing the hardware. &#8220;Introducing storage that is beautiful to look at is an important element of the room to create layering. 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