Home Library Furniture

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Make Space for What You Love

Do you have a book collection that you adore? Do you often get new books but have less space to store them? You can create the ideal space to store your favourite books with custom home library furniture from Solid Carpentry. Our home library furniture is designed specifically to meet the needs of book lovers.

A well-curated book collection serves not only as a source of knowledge but also as a reflection of your personality and interests. Consider how each piece of home library furniture contributes to your literary journey as you add more books. Creating a designated home library space with the right furniture can enhance your reading experience, making it more enjoyable and accessible. Custom home library furniture allows you to thoughtfully arrange your collection to inspire you daily.

Your Personal Reading Retreat

This retreat can be further personalised with comfortable seating options like a plush armchair or a chaise lounge, perfect for sinking into as you delve into your latest read. Consider adding soft lighting, such as a reading lamp or fairy lights, to create an inviting atmosphere, allowing you to escape into the pages of your book for hours, surrounded by your beautifully curated home library furniture.

Custom-built bookshelves and home library furniture maximise the available space and allow you to integrate unique design elements that suit your individual style. For instance, you might choose shelves that incorporate a ladder for higher access or perhaps opt for a more whimsical design with irregular shapes that add character to the room and reflect your taste in home library furniture.

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Your custom shelves can also showcase your favourite literary quotes or artwork, making the space a storage area and a visual delight. You might opt for closed cabinetry for a minimalist look or open shelving to display your books prominently, allowing for easy access and a sense of openness.

Investing in high-quality home library furniture not only enhances the aesthetics of your space but also provides durability and functionality for years to come.

By collaborating with experienced carpenters, you gain access to expertise that can help refine your ideas into practical designs for your home library furniture. They can suggest materials, finishes, and layouts to elevate your home library, ensuring functionality meets aesthetic appeal.

Consider the possibility of multi-functional furniture, such as a seating area that doubles as storage for your books and home library furniture. This approach saves space and maintains a clutter-free environment, allowing for a serene reading experience.

In addition to aesthetics, functionality should be a key consideration when selecting your home library furniture. Consider incorporating features like adjustable shelves or built-in lighting that highlight your collection and make it easier to find your favourite titles.

Choosing the right home library furniture can significantly impact how you enjoy your reading time.

We understand that no two book lovers are alike; therefore, your library space should reflect your unique taste. Whether you prefer a sleek, modern finish or a rustic, vintage style, we are committed to making your vision a reality.

Explore various styles of home library furniture that can transform any space into a reading haven.

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The joy of reading can be enhanced by the environment in which you do it. A custom home library with tailored home library furniture sets the mood and helps you stay organised, making it easier to curate your reading list and keep track of beloved titles.

Exploring our portfolio will give you valuable insight into what is possible. You will find various styles and layouts to inspire your creativity, including different combinations of colours and materials that complement any interior design scheme.

Imagine having a dedicated space that houses your books and serves as a sanctuary for creativity and relaxation. This could be enhanced by a small desk for jotting down notes or a comfy blanket for those long reading sessions.

Consider how you want the space to feel as you contemplate your design. Should it be bright and airy or warm and intimate? The right choices in colour and layout can dramatically influence the atmosphere, making it a true retreat for book lovers.

When discussing your ideas with us, don’t hesitate to share images or inspiration that resonate with you. Together, we can refine those ideas into a cohesive design that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

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Whether you’re an avid reader, a collector of rare books, or just starting your library journey, we are here to help every step of the way. Let’s create a space that showcases your collection and becomes a cherished part of your home.

You can create a cosy space in your home. This area lets you escape the world. You can relax with a great book, free from distractions. 

Designed Around You

Choosing custom-built bookshelves or bookcases for your home library lets you use all the space in your room, even if your room has an awkward layout. 

Unlike pre-made store-bought bookcases and units, built-in shelves are made to measure and could be perfect for your home library. They allow you to design a shelving system to suit your unique style and complement the existing dĂ©cor of the room. Whether you like a classic or modern look, we will work with you on a home library design that fits your style. 

Choosing the Right Home Library Furniture

At Solid Carpentry, our team of expert carpenters in London can install wooden bookcases and shelves. We can customise them to any width, depth, height, colour, or other needs you have.

No matter how big or small your space is, we can design your ultimate home library furniture to meet your needs. If you want tall bookshelves in your living room or dining room, we can help. We can also design a library for the corner of your home office with suitable home library furniture. We will create the library furniture you dream of.

Built with Care, Backed by Craftsmanship

From the moment you contact us, we value your ideas. We will work with you to create your dream home library, providing detailed plans and computer-generated designs when needed.

You can trust that we are committed to a professional and personalised approach. You can share your thoughts on all designs. We will keep working with you until you are pleased with our work. 

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Your journey to a perfect home library starts with selecting the right furniture that complements your style.

Like you, we love books. We enjoy designing and fitting home library shelving and take pride in our work.

If you’d like to see some of the home library designs and furniture we’ve worked on in the past, take a look at our portfolio. There, you’ll see examples of work we have completed for other customers, who have been very pleased with the results. 

Imagine a cosy corner or an entire wall transformed into a personal reading retreat—somewhere you can disconnect from the noise and get lost in a story. Custom-built shelving lets you make the most of your space—even the awkward corners—and turns them into something beautiful and valuable.

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Our team of London-based carpenters will work closely with you from start to finish. We’ll listen, sketch, plan, tweak—and won’t stop until you’re thrilled with the result. Want a peek at what we’ve done for fellow book lovers? Please take a look at our portfolio to get inspired.

So, if you’re ready to give your collection the home it deserves, get in touch. There’s no pressure—just a chat to see how we can bring your vision to life.

If you live in London or the surrounding areas and want to create an attractive home library with custom home library furniture to store your treasured collection, contact us today. You can book a free consultation with no obligation or call us at 020 8819 3448. We can help you with your home library needs, ensuring you have the perfect furniture for your space.

What our clients say


11 June 2017

Once again Dimitri and Solid Carpentry team have done a great job.

-- Info Locality


11 April 2013

Dima and team have now worked on a few different projects for us at home - both large (kitchen fitting) and small (replace windowsill, varnish the stairs, build some shelves, etc).

We have been very happy with the service (friendly, honest) and price (very fair) on all occasions and will continue to use Solid Carpentry for future work.

-- Ippy


1 October 2014

Solid carpentry built some floating shelves and cupboards for a reception room and some built-in wardrobes for a bedroom. We found them to be competitive with their quote, completed the work to a very high standard and they were very quick, clean and polite. We have a young baby and they were very conscientious about noise, dust and cleaning up at the end of each day. Dmitriy was extremely helpful with helping us plan what we wanted and I will be using them again shortly for some more projects.
Highly recommended.

-- Luke Rudolf


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