Bookcases are always beautiful, because they’re full of books. But this post is devoted to bookshelves that are especially beautiful, and the shelves that are so pretty and unique that they almost steal the show from the volumes themselves. Here are nine gorgeous built-in bookcases to inspire your next renovation — or just inspire a little dreaming.

Our DIY built-ins are coming along. Here's how we built the DIY bookshelves to rest atop the base kitchen cabinets.

18mm Meranti Ply Polyurethane finish - satin

House of Lozi - Beatrice, London, N16 - Lozi - Bespoke Plywood Furniture

New Zealand made Birch plywood vanity | Quality Plywood Furniture made in New Zealand | Make Furniture

What to do with an awkward space under a countertop that's too shallow for barstools, and has a faux-mahogany surface (visible from my mahogany-free living

Recently completed bookcase project for a customer in Petone. Double uprights and double thickness shelves for a consistent look across the unit. All shelves are height adjustable so the unit can be reconfigured over time. The shelves are This was our first bookcase with a plywood library ladder, and we're stoked with the result. The ladder can be pushed up against the bookcase so it doesn't take up much space when it's not is use. Material is 19mm Eurolite Multiply by @plytech_nz

Detail of bespoke entertainment unit in oak with 18mm/13ply birch substrate for a family home in Island Bay. Many of the edges have been doubled, creating a 36mm edge in many places. How's that for furniture with an edge! #bookcase #tvunit #plywood #furniture

Brief: These clients asked for universal storage for their many books, as well as storage for a large number of music CD’s, along with an entertainment unit. This room is a dedicated music room/TV viewing room,