Where to Store Books in a Small Apartment: Designers Share Their Tricks

Even in the age of technology, books do not lose their demand and relevance.

True, it is not always possible to preserve your book collection in a small apartment without sacrificing convenience and style. Here are some creative ideas from the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, designer Yulia Tychino, which will help you make the most of the available space.

Multifunctional furniture

One of the best solutions for limited space is multifunctional furniture.

For example, books can be placed in drawers under a bed or sofa, or a bed on a podium with open shelves - this way you will not only protect literature from dust, but also provide yourself with easy access to your favorite novels and detective stories.

Library by the window

The windowsill is the perfect place to create a mini library. Instead of leaving this space empty or placing a chair or table there, fill the space by the window with bookshelves, and place a soft mattress or blanket on the windowsill and add pillows – a cozy place for reading in the sunlight is ready.

This corner will become your favorite place in the house, where you can enjoy a good book and the view from the window.

Effective use of corners

Owners of small apartments should not forget about functional corners. Place here open narrow shelves from the floor to the ceiling to store books on them. Such an interior detail looks stylish and modern.

However, be careful: such shelves are not suitable for families with small children, as sharp corners can pose a danger to children.

Library chair

For true book lovers, the ideal solution would be a library chair, that is, a chair with shelves of different sizes located around its perimeter.

Thanks to the mobility of this piece of furniture, you can move the chair from room to room, creating cozy reading areas in any corner of the apartment.

Storage under the ceiling

Finally, you can always consider placing books on the ceiling. Shelves above doors, at the head of the bed, or even above the TV will create additional storage space without taking up valuable square footage.