Bookcase with glass doors, advantages and disadvantages

For the storage of books, most often various cabinets are selected, which have numerous shelves for a convenient arrangement of books. They can have different sizes and features, so everyone can choose the best design for their home. The most often chosen bookcase with glass doors, which can be equipped with standard swing doors. It is performed in various styles and colors, so the choice will be simple.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main feature of bookcases with glass is that all the contents are clearly visible in them, so they are usually used if there is any unique book collection in the house.Any room in which there is such a design will look beautiful and cozy. Many people prefer to spend leisure time with a fascinating book, so the presence of such a convenient cabinet in which all the books are located in a certain system simplifies the process of finding the right book.

Bookcases with glass doors have certain advantages over other similar models:

in closed interior items, all books are well protected from exposure to sunlight and dust;
all bindings retain their attractive appearance for a long time, and there are also no yellowed pages;
due to the presence of glass facades, it is possible for everyone in the room to admire the vast and attractive library of property owners;
through transparent doors you can quickly find the books you need, and for this you do not even need to open the doors;
glass objects contribute to the visual expansion of the space, so it is important to install these models in a small room;
polynomial models of this furniture are produced, so you can choose cabinets angular or straight, low or high, as well as narrow or wide;
manufacturers of these interior items perform them in various styles and colors, which allows you to choose the optimal color;
the doors can be torn off according to the principle of a compartment or be oar, and each option has its own characteristics and pluses.

Bookcase with glass has some disadvantages:

glass is considered a specific material on which fingerprints and other contaminants are clearly visible, and it is rather difficult to remove them, therefore maintenance of the structure will be difficult;
the cost of products equipped with glass is considered quite high, so you will have to pay quite significant funds for their purchase;
since the cabinet is equipped with glass doors, its contents are clearly visible in any part of the room, so you have to spend a lot of money on purchasing expensive books that have unusual and attractive bindings.

Thus, when choosing bookcases with glass, it is important to remember that they have both positive parameters and some disadvantages, therefore, before buying them, it is recommended to evaluate all the characteristics in order to make the right choice.

Kinds

These cabinets are offered by manufacturers in many forms. They differ in design, way of opening doors and material of creation. Before choosing a specific model, it is recommended to evaluate all these factors.

By type of door

Since glass is used for the production of doors, they can be:

swing - this option is considered the most popular and often purchased. To open and close the doors, just grab the handles and pull them away from you or to yourself. Glass elements are usually equipped with special magnets, making it impossible to open them independently;
hinged - such doors are rarely used, since due to glass there are certain difficulties with their intended use;
compartment - compartment doors are considered the most popular among all varieties. In order to prevent people from touching the glass directly during the use of the cabinet, which leaves difficult to remove prints, there are wooden or plastic narrow panels on the sides. Sliding doors are considered easy to use, and with them, any closet looks interesting and attractive.

Such doors are created from special durable glass tempered in the factory, so it can withstand significant loads, and when exposed to a significant impact, it does not crumble into small fragments.

Coupe

Folding

Swing

According to the materials of manufacture

The doors of such cabinets are made of glass, but the frame itself and the walls, as well as shelves, are formed from other materials.Since the bookcase is intended for storing books, which are usually of considerable weight, it is important that it be made of durable and resistant to stress materials.

Bookcases are usually made of materials:

Chipboard or MDF - these materials have an acceptable cost and good strength. Instead of chipboard, it is recommended to purchase chipboard, as this material provides a stable interior item, so it is allowed to have a large number of different books in it;
solid wood cabinets - they amaze with their sophistication, durability and environmental cleanliness. Perfectly fit into different styles of the room, but the classic is most preferable. Different types of wood are used for this. The material is treated with antiseptics, after which it is coated with different varnishes or other similar compositions;
plastic - this material allows you to create an inexpensive cabinet, but you must handle it carefully so as not to scratch. Caring for it is considered simple, therefore, it is allowed to use different soap solutions for cleaning, but you can not affect the elements with hard brushes.

The appearance of the cabinet depends on the material of manufacture of the cabinet, and photos of various varieties can be viewed below.

Wooden

Plastic

Chipboard

MDF

By filling

Bookcases can have different elements inside, and are usually offered by manufacturers with filling models:

low shelves designed for standard-sized books;
special small compartments in which only one book fits;
large lockers used to store large books;
drawers in which various small items can be stored.

The presence of additional compartments and other elements will certainly affect the cost of the cabinet.

Accommodation options

Cabinets can be installed in various areas of a particular room, and the choice of location depends on the size of the room, as well as on the ease of use of the structure for its intended purpose.

The most frequently selected installation locations:

along the wall of the room - for this a narrow or wide bookcase can be purchased, and the choice of a specific model depends on how many books are planned to be stored on shelves. Typically, the product is located next to the wall or pedestals. Often, a sofa or an easy chair is installed nearby, as reading furniture in this furniture is convenient and pleasant;
in the corner - for such an arrangement, a corner bookcase with glass is selected. It is usually purchased for a small room, since it does not take up much space, but has a good capacity. The corner bookcase can be equipped with many additional elements that increase its functionality;
in the center of the room - an excellent choice would be a display cabinet with transparent walls on all sides. It is used to divide a single space into several separate zones. It is acquired in the presence of a room of considerable size.

Thus, the location of the product depends on its purpose, the number of books to be installed on the shelves, and also on the size of the room itself. Often, cabinets are installed in the living room, since this room is usually used for reading books.

In the corner

Along the wall

In the center of the room

The nuances of choice

When choosing the best bookcase equipped with glass doors, the main factors will certainly be taken into account:

sizes - they are selected when taking into account the number of books that are planned to be installed on the shelves, and it also determines what size the living room itself has. A low cabinet is considered optimal for a small number of books, and it is allowed to install a TV, lamp or other additional elements on it. This affects the functionality of the furniture;
coloring - it should be similar to the color scheme of the room itself. A white bookcase is considered popular, as it creates an atmosphere of cleanliness and comfort. When choosing a white interior item, it is recommended to make sure that any other furniture of this color is present in the interior;
production material - since books will be stored on shelves, natural wood is considered an ideal choice for such a cabinet. If the funds are not enough for such a purchase, then you can choose models from MDF or chipboard;
design style - the most popular are models in the classical style, but you can choose products for any other style.

Thus, bookcases equipped with glass, sliding doors or swing doors are considered the perfect choice for any living room. They have many advantages, but caring for them is complicated due to the presence of glass. They are created from different materials, and can also have different sizes and other characteristics. This provides an opportunity for each customer to purchase a model that is ideally suited to his tastes.