I know this is a crafty centric site, but as with almost all crafters – we are also hoarders. And we always need storage storage storage. I just bought myself a bookshelf. It was really advertised as a DVD Storage Shelf. But it did say it could also store books. And apart from getting up to get my tape measure to figure out what the difference between them was, I just went ahead, bought it, got it, constructed it .. and now know the difference between the two.
I bought “DVD Storage Shelf – White 80.4W x 23D x 102.8Hcm” from DealsDirect (.com.au).
This is what it looked like online:
DVD Storage Shelf (source: DealsDirect.com.au)
So what then is the difference between a Bookshelf vs DVD/CD Storage Shelf?
It is primarily in the depth of the shelves. The DVD Shelf is much shallower – but most books will still fit, albeit with less depth-space left over.
Here is what mine looks like after I finished constructing it:
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- Bookhelf or DVD Storage – front
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- Bookshelf – side view
As you can see from the side view, the DVD shelf turned bookshelf is shallow and just about holds the standard books. I have put my “fatter” books on the bottom shelf.
However rather than being disappointed, I am rather pleased with the slim sleekness of my new bookshelf. And the bonus is that the bottom shelf is deeper than the shelves above – so quite an ideal solution in the end.
Review of this Bookshelf aka DVD Shelf from DealsDirect.com.au
Yes I would recommend it. The construction instructions are clear and easy to follow. Though it would be easier with two persons to put it together, I did it on my own and it was quite manageable.
The end result was a strong and sturdy bookshelf – much sturdier than I expected.
This is not a paid advertisment nor part of an afiiliate program. I am just recommending this coz I got it, I built it, I use it, and I Like it very much 😀
Do share your own storage stories – we are all always on the lookout for creative storage solutions and where we can find them 😉
