Very popular mainly for the composition of the living room and office environments, the shelf is a multipurpose piece of furniture and matches any decor. After all, in addition to acting as a support for all your items, from the huge TV to books and other decorative objects, it can also be used to complete or divide an environment.
There are several types of shelves available on the market, however, in this content, we will discuss the most common and most sought after: the living room bookcase and rack for books and decorative objects.
Do you want to understand how to choose the ideal bookcase model for your home, as well as the main precautions and decoration tips? Then check it out below!

Bookcase: advantages, main precautions and decoration tips

Regardless of size, shape, or purpose, nearly every Brazilian home has a bookcase in at least one room in the house. Whether in the living room, for supporting the TV and other decorative items; or in the bedroom, for organizing books, records, picture frames and office supplies.
The thing is that the bookcase is such a practical piece of furniture that it fits well in any room! And yes, it is possible to place a bookcase in the service area and even in the bathroom, to hold towels and personal hygiene items.
After all, the main purpose of the bookcases is to ensure the organization of space, as well as to serve to display objects. Another advantage of bookshelves, used mainly in offices and shared areas (such as living room and dining room, etc.) is their use as a space divider. In other words, the bookcase acts as a delimiter between the two areas and allows this decoration transition much more easily.

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Living room shelf

Also known as TV shelf, this piece of furniture is still very popular and plays a prominent role in Brazilians' living rooms.
With a huge range of models and niche layouts, in addition to supporting [audio and video] equipment (https://www.cybelar.com.br/audio-e-video), the bookcase is also ideal for decoration. The size depends both on the TV model and on the space of the room, but generally the living room bookcase takes up a good part of the wall and must be placed close to the [sofas] (https://www.cybelar.com.br/sofa). If your living room is spacious, but you don't have a lot of furniture planned to “occupy that space”, the bigger the bookcase the better. Another enormous advantage of living room shelf is the possibility of using it as a partition for one room and another.

It is possible, with the support of the bookcase, to separate the living room area from the dining area, or the living room from the bar, from the rest and reading area, etc. This strategy depends a lot on the size of the space, format, other furniture and, of course, on your creativity.

Bookcase

Regardless of the model (after all, there are many), thebookshelf is practical, not very spacious, discreet and, best of all, perfect for organizing almost anything.
With wide and well thought out shelves, you can display your books, photo albums, records, small sculptures, picture frames, awards and so on. It is one of the almost mandatory items for those who have a home office or even for those who need a place to organize all their personal items in the bedroom.
Some more dynamic shelf models can also be adapted for use in the kitchen, the bathroom, the service area and, of course, the living room. Both the TV shelf and the organizer shelf are complementary and can be used together.

How to take care of your bookcase

Keeping your furniture well maintained is very simple and practical! Just keep the cleaning up to date and ensure some basic care during regular use. Check it out:

• Keep your bookcase always dry and free from any moisture;
• To clean the bookcase, use a product suitable for furniture and a soft flannel;
• Remove dust from your bookcase, this way you will prevent accumulated dust from causing scratches;
• Avoid placing rough and sharp objects on your bookcase;
• Do not accumulate very heavy items on the shelf;
• Never drag your bookcase from one point to another. If you need to move it, the best way is to lift it off the ground.

Tips and ideas for decorating your bookcase

If there is enough space on your bookshelf, after placing all those priority items, such as the TV, stereos, books, etc., you can take advantage of the niches and shelves to decorate the room. Among the most common decor items are:

• potted plants: this option is perfect to give that more natural and fresh style to the room;
• picture frames: items responsible for making the environment more cozy and familiar;
• discs, CDs and DVDs: guarantee a retro and dynamic style;
• ornaments: these decorative objects carry the entire identity of the family;
• books and magazines.

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