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The beauty of the Elysée Shelving System, or not all furniture from the 70s is bad

Posted on June 18, 2022 | Comments Off on The beauty of the Elysée Shelving System, or not all furniture from the 70s is bad

While many of the furnishings of the 1970s should stay in that decade and never be revived, these shelves are an exception. As Designmilk.com explains, these shelves date

… back to the 70s, when Pierre Paulin was commissioned by President Pompidou to design furniture for the Elysée Palace’s private apartments, (but they were not) …. officially launched to the public until 2009 …

They make me think of the 70s, but they don’t scream it. They would work wonderfully with contemporary furniture today. Also highly expandable. Perfect for book collectors like myself.

For more on them, see: From a Palace to Your Home: The Elysée Shelving System.

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If your book shelves need arranging or inspiration

Posted on January 9, 2021 | Comments Off on If your book shelves need arranging or inspiration

Here are two links you need if your book shelves need arranging or inspiration:

  1. 450 Square Foot Studio Apartment Layout Inspiration | Apartment Therapy
  2. How to Add Built-In Bookshelves Around Doors in Your Home | Apartment Therapy

(I love the above photo by L’odyssée Belle on Unsplash. I wish our city had something like that.)

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A very cool Ikea Billy Bookshelves Hack

Posted on March 23, 2016 | 1 comment

Over at themakerista.com is a very cool hack of 3 Billy bookcases that result in something with a built in look. Here’s the work in progress:
And here’s the final product:

You may not try something as challenging, but if you are interested in spiffing up your tired old bookcases, check this out this: The Makerista: Laura’s Living Room: Ikea Billy Bookshelves Hack

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