Built In Bookcase Alcove
With an ikea ivar unit as a base this bookcase fills up the weird shape of my alcove perfectly.
Built in bookcase alcove. Built in bookcases make a wonderful addition to all sorts of unused spaces within the house. Alcove cupboards can be made up of full cabinet units drawers cubby holes and shelves the possibilities are endless and creating something personal and homely is easy to. It was made with 18mm mdf plywood for the backs and stripwoo. In addition our fitted units can be made with bespoke cupboards at the bottom or with only shelves from the bottom to the top.
Built in alcove units and bookshelves bespoke cabinets bookcases and shelving units. Sure you can pick up some knock together set of shelves but built ins provide so much more than just a place to stash your stuff. Made to rise ceiling high create an alcove for furniture or wrap an existing nook they can add style charm and architecture to an interior all while offering custom storage and display space. Easily accessible and practical even the smallest fitted bookcase can make a dreary space within the house feel vibrant and warm again.
This built in bookcases project is made from hardwood plywood 2x6s hardwood boards and standard moldings available at home centers and lumberyards. Our living room fitted cabinets with bookshelves can be installed into an alcove or cover a straight wall. We chose birch boards and plywood along with maple moldings and then used a gel stain to give the project a cherry wood appearance four our built in bookcases. Photos of my custom built alcove unit cabinet cupboard bookshelves taken when i was making it.