We were charmed to the core over this ingenious book storage idea. Yes, these are just planks of painted plywood nailed to the supports for the loft above. They create perfect cubby spaces to store books, baskets and even small lights. Since we're in California, it would probably be a good idea to secure everything in place so it doesn't shake right off.
It helps that the ceiling is lower than a normal one, so you can actually reach the books. But we thought it was a pretty slick way of storing books in a small space without taking up a lot of the walls or floor. It doesn't hurt that so many of the books are neutral colors too. What do you think? Have you got a space this'll work in?
UPDATE: Because of the popularity of the post I wanted to give my dad props for coming up with this idea. His passion for sailing and all that time on a small vessel made him think about space in a new way. Good Job Dad!
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I would suggest using heavy duty wood screws rather than nails. Just in case.
view Modfan's profile
Great idea. I wonder why no one thought of it sooner?
view Maureen's profile
Awesome! but for practicality's sake... I feel bad for anyone who for some act of the lord happens to have a few stacks of books fall on their head... or someone who'll eventually have the big idea of placing something of some value up there and have it fall. How bad is this for Feng Shui too?
view Djluckyonline's profile
It's kinda cute, but I'm amazed, after all the tragic ATLA tales of roof leaks, that this is being touted as the next big thing. Though I guess the books would absorb the water before it hits the furniture below...
view wende in phoenix's profile
We have ceilings just like this and are *intrigued*.
I'm thinking...if you didn't want to go whole hog across the ceiling, you could do them where the walls meet the ceiling.
view Trilobyte's profile
I love this idea, though I don't have the environment for it to work. Yet.
view boliyou's profile
great idea. i have metal beams unfortunately but i'll definitely consider a way to adopt this.
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