Is Adding a Built-in Bookshelf a Good Idea?
Hey guys, I've been toying with the idea of adding a built-in bookshelf to my office for a few years now. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger because this will end up being a costly project and I want to be sure I'm not making a mistake.
I use my office for remote work, gaming, micro-electronics projects and 3D printing. My main issue is, I'm running out of room to neatly store everything. My office is always a cluttered mess due to the amount of stuff I try to store here for my hobbies.
I'm in desperate need of storage, but I also want a good surface to put my 3D printer on (don't want it on my desk, currently it sits on the floor). So I thought adding a built-in bookshelf, similar to something like this would help: https://www.paultrandiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cropped-blogheader.jpg
Here is the layout I am thinking:
I need some room between the bookshelf and the closet door to the right of it, so things don't look too "crowded". I plan on using the following cabinets:
2x (sides) https://www.rtacabinetstore.com/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets/item/BG-DB30-3
1x (center) https://www.rtacabinetstore.com/RTA-Kitchen-Cabinets/item/BG-B30
The bookshelf above the center cabinets will be left "open" (no shelves, or possibly only the top shelf installed) so there is enough clearance for my 3D printer.
My doubts about this project are:
- Will this look odd if it doesn't extend wall-to-wall?
- Is there another solution to my storage problem I should consider?
Again, it's a costly project and rather permanent without significant work to remove, so I want to be sure it is the right choice.
Any advice is appreciated!