This modern bookshelf is beautiful, compact and solid. It comes with 16 different colors, so it’s nearly impossible not to find the color that suits your space. The only problem that you’ll face with a wide range of colors is that it would give you a difficult time choosing just one. Nevertheless, when you are choosing a color, it is important to consider your personal preference and your space’s design. A shelf works both as a functional storage piece and design element. The bookcase should complement the design you are going for in your room. This shelf is bolted onto the wall. With a wrong choice of color, it can potentially clash with the color of your wall. With the right selection, you can transform your space.
Assembly
All pieces and hardware are included in the box. I received the parts without dents and scratches. An electric screwdriver will make the assembly much easier. Before you start to put this together, make sure that you are happy with the spot where you will mount the ladder bookshelf to. After drilling a hole on the wall, there is no turning back.
The assembly is a two-person job. Ask someone’s help to hold one end of the shelf while you screw on the other end to the wall. The key here is to tighten the screws just right (not too loose and not too tight either) to keep the whole shelf stable.
Stability
The main issue regular ladder bookshelves have is stability issues. This is because of the structure. Having children at home would mean that a stable shelf is a requirement. Unstable shelves can tip forward if they do not have enough structural integrity or if they are not mounted to the wall. With kids in the house, a lot of things can happen. Children can run around the shelf or maybe pull it towards them. Worse, they can try to climb up the shelves. Having an unstable shelf is dangerous. A wall-mounted ladder bookshelf such as this one is much more stable. It uses the wall as its support instead of the shelf’s legs.
What is great with a wall shelf like this is that you don’t need to worry about weight distribution. With a standard shelf, it is advisable to place the heavier items on the bottom shelves. The lighter items can be placed on the upper shelves. Doing this keeps the shelf from tipping forward. With a wall-mounted shelf, it won’t matter where you place your books, trinkets and plants. Each shelf is bolted to the wall, so the wall fully supports the weight. It also won’t matter if you put more weight on one side of a shelf. As long as you mounted the shelves to the wall properly, there should not be any issues.
As the shelves sit flush to the wall, nothing can drop from the back. If you are worried about things falling from the edges, you can get bookends to hold your items securely.
Another benefit to having a wall-mounted shelf is that it is extremely easy to clean. The floor under the shelf is readily visible. You can run the vacuum underneath or sweep the floor without any difficulties. As for the shelves, you can wipe them with a damp cloth. .
Style
An open shelf frees up considerable space. It occupies nearly no floor space. You also get to fill up the shelves with things that would originally have been lying around in the living room. You have no idea just how much space you can make by organizing your things until you do it! The feeling can be quite liberating. A wall-mounted bookshelf also gives the impression of a higher ceiling and larger space. The clean lines work perfectly with contemporary design.
The bookcase has rubber feet. These protect the floor from getting scratched. Also, as the walls are mounted to the wall, there’s no way you can push the shelf across the floor.
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Brand: Nathan James Store
Product: Nathan James Theo 5-Shelf Modern Bookcase, Open Wall Mount Ladder Bookshelf with Industrial Metal Frame, White/Gold
