How do I know what size bookshelf to buy?

This will depend on two factors. First, how much room do you have to place your new bookshelf in? The more room, the larger the bookshelf you’ll be able to fit. Secondly, how much shelf space do you want your new bookshelf to provide? Generally, larger bookshelves tend to include more shelf space.

What is the standard height of a bookshelf?

There is no standard height for a bookshelf in Australia, though most will be somewhere between 80cm tall and 220cm tall.

Will a bookcase tip over?

Bookcases can sometimes tip over if they are top-heavy. There are several ways to prevent this. You could ensure that the heavier items are on the lowest shelves of the bookcase, with lighter items higher up. Or, you could anchor your bookcase to the wall using straps or brackets.

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Shelving and Bookcases

- Books are beautiful items to display, but you’ll want a bookshelf that’s just as good-looking to truly wow your guests and make for an attractive home. ArchiPro offers bookshelves, bookcases and shelving solutions in all shapes, sizes and designs. They all come from trusted suppliers in Australia, so you can be sure they will last.

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ArchiPro Products

ArchiPro features quality bookshelves, shelving and book storage solutions from only trusted suppliers in Australia. We don’t just have traditional tall bookshelves, but also waist-high cases, bookends, cabinets, and more. Our storage solutions will present your books, art and decorative items with aplomb, with different shelves suited to different spaces, such as the lounge, bedroom, library, and even kitchen. Browse the ArchiPro Australia selection today to find your new piece of high-quality furniture.

Types of shelving and bookcases

Living room shelves and bookcases come in an array of styles, from traditional wooden designs to modern, minimalist arrangements. These versatile pieces offer open or closed storage options, allowing you to showcase decorative items, store books, or even incorporate media equipment. Whether freestanding or wall-mounted, they serve as functional focal points, adding both practicality and aesthetic appeal to your living space.

Cube bookcases

A cube bookcase is formed with cube-shaped shelves. This design is highly modern in tone, yet can go well with a variety of room themes and decors.

Ladder bookshelves

Designed in a slightly leaning manner, like a stepladder, ladder bookshelves offer a funky look for any area in the home.

Corner shelves

Corner shelves have a triangular-shaped back so that they will fit into the corner of a room. They are a great way to fully utilise the shape of a room when looking for storage solutions.

Floating shelves

Floating shelves attach directly to the wall, giving the appearance that the shelves are floating. An increasingly popular choice in Australia. Wall shelves offer a versatile and stylish storage solution, seamlessly integrating with your decor while maximizing available space.

Wall units

Wall units and cabinets serve as versatile storage solutions that seamlessly blend practicality and aesthetics within interior spaces.

The advantages of high-quality shelving and bookcases

Shelving and book shelving provides you with more space to store and display things, and also give you an easy way to organise items on the shelves. They are an excellent way of optimising space and can be very stylish, with many book shelving units becoming attractive focal points within the room they are situated in. Whether they be wall or floating shelves, high-quality shelving solutions will be able to take significant weight from the items that are placed upon them.

How to choose the shelving and bookcases that are right for you

First, work out how much space you have to put a new shelving unit in and how much shelving space you’d like your new unit to provide. This will help you figure out the size of the shelf or bookcase you’re looking for. Ask yourself what type of shelf or bookshelf you’d like. Do you need a corner shelf, a regular wall shelf, or something else? Consider what style of shelf or bookshelf will best suit the space and decor it's going to be situated in. Ensure it adds value to your decor and compliments the rest of your cabinets like your entertainment unit or storage trunks.