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Bookcases & Shelving

Bookcases and shelving should be matched to the items being stored. Shelf depth, opening height and per-shelf load guidance can matter more than the cabinet's total height. Tall units also need appropriate anti-tip fixing. Compare your largest books, folders or display items with the usable shelf measurements and remember that skirting boards can prevent some units sitting flush to the wall.

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Measure the objects as well as the bookcase

Shelf depth and opening height determine what actually fits. Tall shelving also needs the appropriate anti-tip fixing and allowance for skirting boards.

Match shelves to what you need to store with our bookshelf depth guide for paperbacks, hardbacks and box files.

Open shelves, a cupboard, or both?

Use open shelves for items you reach for often and compare cupboard layouts when you want concealed storage. Include the door-opening space in your plan. Our open shelves versus cupboard bookcase guide explains the trade-offs and compares low, mixed and wire-shelf formats.