Get Some Privacy... Using Bookshelves

We agree with Abby's post yesterday about the Expedit Bookshelf--there are so many ways to put this IKEA piece to use (it really does have 9 lives). One of our favorite ways to use a bookshelf in a small space is for creating privacy...

We like using a bookshelf that can be accessed on both sides for a few reasons. We feel that the openness created makes the room seem larger but you're still getting the benefit of a little privacy. Studio spaces are great for using a bookshelf to separate the sleeping quarters from the living area. We also love how Jeremy (front page image) adds a little privacy and creates a focal point to his bedroom by using custom made bookshelves. For extra seclusion, you can always add artwork to your bookshelves which deters any light (or darting eyes) to get through.

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i used expedit to create privacy in my studio apartment! Although it does not look nearly as cool as the one in the picture.

posted by lili09 on October 28th 2009 at 7:13pm
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This setup looks unstable.

posted by ngnerd on October 28th 2009 at 8:17pm
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I LOVED that apartment when you first featured it. Soo gorgeous.

posted by lemook on October 28th 2009 at 9:21pm
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Open storage plus humping possums= two of my pet peeves in one place.

posted by mskk on October 28th 2009 at 11:08pm
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Oh my god! There are humping possums! I hadn't noticed, mskk!

posted by imake1tgirl on October 28th 2009 at 11:25pm
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Okay I'll admit it... I went back to look for the humping possums... there they are.... distracting the unsuspecting from the flashing red light of a camera in record mode.. am I right?

posted by Northern Dad on October 29th 2009 at 12:56am
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