Your mind might not jump directly to a wood corner bookcase when you’re thinking of buying a bookcase for your home, but for certain people, it’s an excellent and practical choice. If you’re looking for a bookcase for a small or cluttered room, wood corner bookcases are an efficient way to store your books, vases and photographs.

So what makes the corner bookcase so special? It is designed to fit in that unused corner space that is so often left neglected, freeing up more space in the rest of the room. This way your books will be stylishly showcased and the room will appear to be more spacious.

Corner Bookcase Placement

If you’re looking to add a bookcase to a room in your home, take a second and check out the layout. Is the room already quite busy with furniture, and there’s not a lot of free space for another piece? If you were to put a bookcase in the corner, would it make the room look too cluttered? If you think a wood corner bookcase would enhance the room rather than take away from it, then it’s time to take measurements.

Taking measurements is such an important step that you should probably do it twice. You don’t want to go to all the trouble of shopping for and buying a wood corner bookcase, only to bring it home and find that it doesn’t fit in its designated spot. Determine the height that you’re looking for. For certain rooms, a wood corner bookcase that is the same height as your couches or coffee tables provides the right amount of visual symmetry, while other rooms will call for a taller bookcase. Depending on the amount of floor space available to you, you’ll need to choose between a free-standing corner book case and a wall-mounted one.

Yes, it is called a corner bookcase, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be put in the corner of a room. Its unique shape allows it to be placed next to anything that has a right angle. For instance, if you have the luxury of a spacious room, you could place it next to an armoire or cabinet. If the two pieces match stylistically, this will look like a natural extension and will give the room continuity.

Bookcase Storage Setup

Keep in mind that bookcases are, in fact, for storing books. If you have a large number of books that you’re looking to shelve, then that should also influence your decision. Determine if you’re OK with fixed shelving, or if adjustable shelves are a ‘must have’ on your list. Adjustable shelves give you a little more flexibility when it comes to showcasing your items, as you’ll be able to arrange your books according to size; larger space between shelves for your hardcovers, smaller shelves for paperbacks and photo frames. This will give your corner bookshelf a clean, streamlined look.