Tribesigns 72" Tall Gold Metal Bookshelf for Bedroom, 5 Shelf Etagere Arched Bookcase with White Faux Marble Veneer Wood Shelving, Modern Open Bookshelves for Living Room (1)

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And that’s It! You now have an arch! While it might not be completely perfect for my first try, I was quite pleased with myself… No matter what space you have available within your home, we have a bookshelf to suit, so browse our alcove shelving options, narrow bookcases or, if you prefer, our bookcases with doors. Let a bookcase sit in pride of place in any room within your home. If you are a book lover and looking for a storage solution for your expanding book collection, or enjoy accenting your home with photo albums, books, accessories and ornaments, a piece from our extensive range of gorgeous bookcases could be the perfect choice.

Once all of the edge banding is attached, you’re ready to fill in all of the nail holes with wood filler.

Attention all book lovers and arch enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a fantastic way to combine your love for literature and curved architecture, we have a treat for you. We’ve searched the internet to bring you 22 of the coolest arched bookcases out there, guaranteed to make you swoon. From traditional wooden designs to modern minimalist styles, these bookcases are more than just a place to store your favorite reads; they’re statement pieces that will elevate any room. So grab a cup of cold coffee and be ready to fall in love with our arch-mazing bookcases. What’s the worse that could happen? Not drawing and cutting the perfect arch? Yep! That was the worse thing! But actually for my very first time building this arched cabinet, it wasn’t terrible. I actually am very happy with how well it turned out. Place your 14″ guides against the shelf you already attached. No need to clamp them this time. Add your next shelf. Make sure the guides are straight and flush against both shelves… And isn’t that Shade Grown paint color from Sherwin Williams absolutely stunning! It’s the perfect color! I still have one last step to finish on these new shelves–adding the crown molding to the top. 95% club here! I’ll get to it eventually! 🙂 Here it is, before my daughter styled it…. Ah, the Wood Casole Bookcase – an actual work of art in the world of book storage. It’s like a cozy little nook for your books to cuddle up in. Made of warm, inviting wood, this bookcase features arched shelves that will cradle your books like a loving parent. 22. Small Book Cabinet With Glass Doors

Now you’re ready to attach all of the shelves to the other side panel. Be sure to follow the same steps as above. Using the guides is key for straight, level shelves… You’re ready to place your next shelf. For this shelf, you’ll use the 14″ guides. I didn’t want this to be a small space. Rather, I wanted to be able to add taller baskets on this shelf. Plenty of storage is what I was going for. So, I spaced this shelf a little farther apart from the bottom shelf. Are you looking for a challenging weekend DIY project that will test your carpentry skills and patience? Then look no further than the DIY Arched Cabinet! This project will have you bending wood like a pro and cursing like a sailor in no time. 10. Built-In Arch Top For BookshelfSo, what do you think? It wasn’t as hard as you thought it was going to be, was it? Actually pretty easy. While our built-in bookshelves look amazing as is! We need to get rid of all of those rough plywood edges. For this step, I like to use edge banding. Step Eight: Attach edge banding and do finish work This charming little cabinet is just the thing for displaying your collection of tiny tomes while keeping them safe from curious fingers (or claws if you have mischievous pets). Its dainty glass doors and compact size make it a tiny museum exhibit for your beloved books. Adding a candle always brings an extra cozy touch! I recently found a new favorite candle company called Moment At Home. I’m adding these candles all over my home. And Lauryn’s bookshelves are no exception. The scent of their candles are so good. The aroma fills the space before you even light a match to it. Warm Casmir Reverie is the one I can’t get enough of right now. It has a scent that is cozy all year long.

This step takes a little bit of muscle or two people. 🙂 Lay your remaining side panel flat on your work space. Flip your partially built shelving unit on top of this side panel… Determine how far down you want the top of your arch to be. Attach a nail, in the center of the board, at that measurement. I went about 6 inches from the top…For your first piece of plywood, you’re going to cut your side boards. Using your table saw (or a circular saw), cut 2 side pieces at 93 1/2″ x 10″. You will now have two sides that look like this… Using 1/8 inch tempered hardboard she got to work measuring and penciling out the shape. To get the perfect arch, she used a length of string which she anchored to the center of the arch shape and then attached to a pencil to draw the outline. Once she'd cut them out with a jigsaw, it was just a case of fixing them to the shelves. Now, you’re ready for the part that was giving me anxiety through the entire project. How to make the arch. Here’s how I did it…

If you’re eager to jump on the arched cabinet trend, it’s vital to consider the finishing touches of your arched cabinet and what will work for your home. Glass doors create the ideal location to display books, dishes, and heirloom décor, while others may prefer solid doors that allow you to hide away unsightly essentials. Some may want a mix of both shelves and drawers or cabinets to get the best of both designs.It’s a good idea to place your bookshelves in their new home, before painting them. With some help, I moved the bookshelves upstairs and into my daughter’s room. Not even painted yet, and I love how they look! To give the bookshelves more of a look of built-ins, you’ll want to add a trim piece to the bottom. Cut a piece of plywood to fit below the bottom shelf and in between the side panels. Attach using 1 1/4″ wood screws from the outside of the side panels. This simple touch will give your DIY arched bookshelves a more finished look. Step Seven: Make your DIY arch bookshelves arch