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Staircase design bookcase to optimize space

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Optimize the space of your interior with a designer bookcase staircase! This week, we zoom in on the different options to combine these two elements of architecture and decoration, the storage for books on the one hand and the internal staircase on the other, with forty images that will inspire those who are creating a staircase or library project.

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Stairs design bookcase Dreihausfrauen in white with metal guard in modern style

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When it comes to connecting two apartments located on one another to make a single living space on two levels, the staircase appears as the most natural solution. But why not add to this organization from inside a storage for books where are exposed your most beautiful books and make a showcase of your interests and your passions?

Wooden design staircase with suspended steps and open storage by Maxwan

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Combining white and wood in a Scandinavian-design design staircase design is a great idea for a modern, airy and light-filled residence. You can even use such a corner of your house to set up an office, with a few closed drawers that house your work instruments.

Design bookcase staircase for small spaces in wood and metal by Studio Mieke Meijer

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Some stairs can be used to store books for purely decorative purposes. It is precisely this type of decoration that has been used by the designer Just Haasnoot who opted for an industrial-inspired staircase to decorate a compact desk corner with open book shelves.

Small wooden staircase bookcase for interior design by NC2 Architecture

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Need a space-saving staircase that also allows some shelving for your books? Inspire yourself from the above model with zigzag steps: much more than an architectural element that facilitates access to the second level of a studio or a small apartment, it is a true work of art!

Library compact wooden interior staircase by General Assembly

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The combination of black and wood is a classic option for those who love the look of natural materials and neutral colors. But be careful, think of associating these dark shades with a wall painting and lightened floor coverings!

Loft bed and wooden wall bookcase with small modern staircase by Veran Émilie

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Small contemporary homes are often characterized by a multi-level organization of space. To gain more space, it is sometimes used a loft bed that is connected to the rest of the interior by means of a compact design bookcase staircase.

Interior Wooden Wall Staircase and Deco Wall Cabinet by Fujimatsu Architect

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Stairs with bookshelves and similar decorating solutions are known to often form wall niches that must be tried and tested. If your design library staircase plan provides for such a space, think of the different possibilities to enjoy it: set up a work area, a zone of relaxation or reading!

Idea of ​​Renovating Staircase Library Design and Color Painting by Gordon Walker

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Repainting is the easiest and most efficient way to refresh a designer bookcase staircase already on site. Revive this architectural element with a little bright paint to make it an essential decorative accent!

Design Wooden and Metal Staircase with Open Shelves on White Wall by Wild Rabbits Architects

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Interior stairs with book storage are sometimes used to connect two separate apartments, for example, in a family home consisting of two or more separate dwellings. This is precisely the case of this model in wood and metal.

Build a wooden design bookcase staircase with built-in shelves in wooden steps

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How to introduce more colors in its decor dominated by natural materials? Try a decoration with open shelves for your books and accessories!

Space Deco Idea under Stairs with Mini Wall Library in White by Pia Winther

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Sometimes the small wall bookshelves have a purely decorative function. This is the case in the interior on the image below which includes a storage under stairs adorned with books and design objects.

Contemporary wood staircase bookcase by Farrow Arcaro Design

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If you are looking for a designer bookcase staircase with open storage, consider the possibility of creating shelves that form a natural extension of the steps of your staircase. It’s a simple way to create a functional and easily accessible stairwell.

Modern lighting for wooden design staircase by Koch Architects

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What lighting should I choose for a contemporary design bookcase staircase? LED luminaires are a great solution because they do not occupy space and they showcase open shelves, just like in an art gallery!

Interior Wood Staircase Library Idea by Kerr Construction

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Choose an original wall bookcase like the one in the photo above to fit the space under your staircase and make it part of your design.

Modern Design Staircase in White with Wooden Bookcase by Stephen Moser Architect

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Lovers of natural decoration? Adopt a Scandinavian design bookcase staircase, betting on a type of light wood, like pine and white paint!

Spiral staircase built around a white bookcase by Design + Weld

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Atypical spaces need an original staircase that can fit into the overall atmosphere of housing without occupying much space. This spiral staircase that revolves around a small white bookcase is ideal for this kind of decor.

Design custom designed staircase design by Jianxiong Liu

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And if you want a staircase library made to measure to offer you a really artistic atmosphere, why not take as a model the one on the picture above?

Deco idea of ​​white stairwell with floating steps by Design + Weld

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Reading enthusiasts who live in a small-scale house usually need a library that occupies little space but is capable of containing many volumes at the same time. The staircase on the picture at the top offers these two advantages, while ensuring easy access to all the books stored on the shelves of the library.

Idea to build a wooden design bookcase staircase with storage for books by Dekleva Gregoric Arhitekti

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Do you like DIY and are you looking for a model staircase bookcase design not difficult to do yourself? On the picture above, an idea that might interest you! It is a staircase with steps that take the form of open wooden boxes that can be used to store your favorite books!

Example of a wooden staircase library easy to do by Process

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This image illustrates another model of staircase construction design library that can be done by yourself. The wooden box type steps are arranged vertically to house more books.

Photo of custom stairs with vertical shelves for decorative objects by L’atelier miel

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The modern staircases with vertically elongated wall shelves fulfill a very elegant decorative function. Combine them with door storage to get more space and better organize the different types of papers and documents you keep at home!

Solid wood bookcase cabinet with small storage by Studio Farris

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If you like wood furniture, experiment with a staircase bookcase made of this material that takes the typical shapes of rustic houses and their exposed beams. Above, the photo of a contemporary interpretation of this kind of architectural element.

Wooden Library Image for Staircase Tidying in Light Tint by Jochen Specht

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Wooden wall cladding goes perfectly with stairs made of the same material. Select a dark wood type for a vintage look or a light shade for a modern look.

Staircase with storage, glass railing and wooden floating steps by Studio 25

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In industrial interiors, bookcase stairs are often made of wood and metal. But the model on the image above adopts another solution, focusing on a combination of wood and glass, all installed on a bare concrete wall.

Large contemporary staircase with library in the center by Moon Hoon

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Those who are lucky enough to live in a large-sized house have the opportunity to make their interior stairs a focal point of their decoration. To make this staircase even more attractive, put your library in the heart of the wooden steps!

Library on two levels with spiral staircase for a contemporary bookseller ambience by Siemasko + Verbridge

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The spiral staircases save us space, which is ideal for those who need more space for a large wall bookcase.

Open living room with half-turn staircase and large library in two levels by Paul Cremoux Studio

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This contemporary staircase combines several clever interior design solutions. Its steps facilitate access to all books stored on open shelves and it has a closed storage hidden below its steps and a piece of furniture separation that hides part of the kitchen!

Mini staircase with decorative modular shelf by Scandinavian design by One Girl Interiors

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Doing your own little wooden shelf is also a good idea if you have an empty corner next to a few steps connecting two parts of your house. To do this, pile up a few mini wooden crates and you will get a modular bookcase made to measure!

Stairwell Decoration with Wooden Handrail and White Modular Shelves by Drexler Guinand Jauslin

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Contemporary design staircase with wooden ramp and open wall storage by Platform 5 Architects

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Play with your stairs and the wall storage that goes with it! Make a library that takes the shapes of the steps and emphasize its beauty with some integrated LED lights.

Stairs library design and idea of ​​deco in white and wood by Andrea Mosca

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You do not need to build a staircase at home but you like libraries imitating the appearance of the steps? We have an idea for you: decorate your living room with such a library leaning against a wall of light color!

White Bookcase with Design Wooden Stairs by Rebecca Naughtin Architect

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Want to catch the eye on your books rather than on the stairs? Opt for white storage that showcases your collection of literary works!

Contemporary interior with library staircase under slope by El Meuble

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Wooden staircase with metal guard by Chioco Design

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Create a reading corner next to his staircase library? Why not ! After all, you’ll only need a comfortable armchair and coffee table to sit back and enjoy a relaxing afternoon!

White and wood staircase with shelves on brick wall exposed by NC2 Architecture

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Customize your staircase with an open Scandinavian-style bookcase installed on a Scandinavian-inspired red brick wall! To complete it all, add one or two modern style deco boards.

Storage for books and wooden stairwell decoration by Design42

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Open storage fits even stairwells with very small areas. To convince you, it would be enough to examine the picture above!

Ultra Modern Staircase with Metal Storage by Design + Weld

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The layout of a staircase really interesting also passes by more or less daring choices. Above, an idea for those who like to experiment: a banister with storage for books and decorative objects.

Reading corner and modern suspended staircase by Oliver Fourny

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A modern staircase can also fade to emphasize your reading area with wooden wall unit. Reinforce this effect with a furniture in bright color, like the yellow fabric armchair in the picture above!

Mini wooden staircase with integrated storage for books

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And finally, here are two models of metal and wood design bookcase staircase that will certainly please those who love modern decoration with natural materials:

Suspended staircase in black and wood by Sergey Makhno Architects

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Floating wooden staircase with metal guard by Stone Horse Design

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