Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When building your built-in bookcases from the ground up, carefully consider how big you want them to be. The two major details to ...

There are some things in life that I assume never go out of style. A sleek mid-century leather chair. Frank Lloyd Wright homes. A gleaming marble countertop. Another one of those always-in-style items ...

"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 ...

If you like the look of built-in bookcases, but not the look of the bill from the contractor who installs them, you can build them yourself with some basic carpentry skills and some modified pre-made ...

Built-in bookcases add a ton of storage and also can really transform the look of your space. This tutorial from the Just a Girl blog walks you through the steps of using inexpensive Ikea bookcases as ...

"The room is so much brighter now and feels like it is truly me," the DIYer says.

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 ...

At what point in a project, readers often ask, should an interior designer be called in to help. I can only respond, "Before it starts to hurt." Professional designers don't come cheap, it's true, but ...

Built-ins are essentially pieces of furniture or storage spaces that are permanent parts of the home — such as a bench seat nestled below a window or a set of bookcases flanking a fireplace. Built-ins ...

I'm not a bookworm, but I do read a lot of books. You wont believe how many books I have on my bookcase. Sitting on a comfortable place and reading a novel is great, but how about sitting inside a ...