Bookshelves make good impressions while at the time serving a valuable function. No matter whether you’re a professional in the healthcare industry, home office, law office, retailer or operating a small industrial or construction company, books related to your business and personal enjoyment are usually close by.

Display and organize books on a bookshelf suitable to your personality and in a place readily available. When buying a book shelf consider the following:

1. Purchase standard or custom-made bookshelves that cover the whole wall or smaller room sections.

2. Decide on the book shelf material (wood, steel or laminates) for your office or room.

3. Check out some of the companies listed that offer discounts for quantity orders.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get quality craftsmanship in a standard or custom made wood book shelf for office or home

Organize your books in finely crafted book shelves. These companies carry large and smaller shelves to fit your available space. Many different styles and types available with each designed to make a quality statement in your office or room.

I recommend: Contact Ballard Bookcase for quality custom made cases designed for your business plans; to see selections click “Custom Cases” for a photo tour from the categories that include large walls, commercial, libraries, corners and specialty pieces. Purchase your next bookshelf online at Home Decorators Collection with several categories to click, each one bringing up a nice selection. Categories include barrister, glass door, ladder, open, wood door and folding/stacking; or scroll through several pages of bookshelves by clicking “Shop All Bookcases.”

Choose wood or laminated bookshelves in appealing styles

Complement your office at home or away with these bookshelves without overpowering the room. Select from a variety of sizes and colors to match your decor. Two of the companies offer discounts on quantity orders.

I recommend: Go to Levenger for book shelves averaging 36 inches wide and, depending on model, up to 84 inches high; then buy online or click “Contact Us” for quantity discounts and customized logo service. Buy online at Home Garden and Patio and take advantage of discount pricing by clicking “Corporate Sales” for contact info. Find a nice selection of modular shelving bookshelves for your configurations at Smart Furniture with online buying available and sizes up to nearly 12 feet.

Select metal book shelves with or without color

Metal provides durability and in some cases weighs less than many wood type bookshelves. Some shelves come with color options to coordinate with other furniture in your room.

I recommend: Choose by height (up to 5 feet) and click the color you like for name and number; then click “Contact Us” or “Representatives” for ordering at Fillip Metal Cabinet. Buy a metal book shelf nearly 7 feet high with six shelves or a smaller unit at Production Automation; click “Product Options” for color choices. Find a metal bookshelf with textured glass, natural wood shelves, chrome finish and other models by scrolling through the metal selections at ivgStores’ OfficeChairStation.com and buy online for less than retail prices.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Decide if your office bookshelf is for decor, use or both. Hardback books naturally look good on expensive shelves and certainly great literature is impressive, but don't forget those paperbacks and manuals. Perhaps a book shelf mix and match approach with different locations solves the problem. Consider your options before buying.
• •  Note whether you need to assemble the bookshelf and order accordingly. Some sellers offer assembly services at additional cost.