"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there anything more dreamy than a wall of built-in bookshelves filled with volumes of books? We think ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In this family room, designer Cameron Ruppert took a cozy stone space with wood beams and added style and ...

If you’re a book lover, the joy of a well-curated home library is simply unparalleled. But it may be time to tame your tome collection. If you’re finding that your current bookcase setup could use an ...

People may be reading less nowadays, but that doesn't mean they don't need shelf space for books, decor, knickknacks and other accessories they like to store and display. That's where a custom ...

The best built-ins aren’t just for books. How about a built-in for the dog, or the in-laws? By Michelle Higgins Like a bespoke suit tailored to flatter your body, custom-made built-ins can enhance the ...

Starting from scratch? Consider your shelves' height. When building your built-in bookcases from the ground up, carefully consider how big you want them to be. The two major details to nail down ...

There are a lot of great reasons to build your own custom shelves. You get to choose the color and grain of the wood for starters, but the main benefit is that you get to customize the dimensions. No ...

We've made no secret of the fact we love an Ikea hack. Whether it's ways to transform your bedroom, updates for your living room, or even kitchen hacks for enhancing the space you already have, if ...

Painting is the fastest way to turn flat-pack pieces into custom-looking furniture, and IKEA’s simple lines make it ...

Berriedale-Johnson, a food writer and historian, started looking around for a new property, with three or four bedrooms. Her only strict criteria were that it must be within easy reach of her beloved ...