Bookcases

Bookcases

Perfect for living rooms, hallways, and home offices, our bookcases are designed to provide stylish storage for your beloved books, prized possessions, and decorative ornaments. Whether you're seeking a classic oak bookcase to complement a traditional interior or a modern, painted design to suit a more contemporary style, our wide range offers something to suit every taste. Seamlessly blending form and function, our bookcases effortlessly transform cluttered corners into organised, stylish showcases. Pair your new bookcase with complementary pieces from our impressive sideboards or display cabinets collections to create a coordinated look throughout your home.

From tall, grand designs with integrated cupboards to compact, space-saving solutions, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Haskins. Our timeless oak bookcases stand beautifully in all styles of home, while those seeking a more contemporary feel may want to consider a painted bookcase. If you’re looking for additional storage to hide away belongings, our bookcases with drawers and cabinets provide the perfect balance of display and concealed space.

How Deep Should a Bookcase Be?

Most bookcases have shelves set somewhere between 25cm and 35cm deep, which comfortably fits standard paperbacks, hardbacks and ornaments without the shelves looking overcrowded or the books sticking out awkwardly at the front. If you're planning to store larger items such as box files, magazines or oversized art books, it's worth looking for a deeper design closer to 35-40cm. Measuring your room and the space you have in mind before choosing is always sensible, as a bookcase that's too deep can make a hallway or narrower living room feel cramped rather than cosy.

How Much Weight Can a Bookcase Take?

This depends largely on the materials and construction, but a well-made bookcase should comfortably hold a good number of books per shelf without sagging, bowing or feeling unsteady over time. Solid wood and well-braced designs tend to cope better with heavier loads than lighter materials, particularly across wider shelves. As a general rule, try to spread weight evenly across each shelf rather than piling everything onto one, and avoid overloading the very top or bottom shelf if the frame isn't fully supported there. Adjustable shelves can also help you balance the load more sensibly.