How To Build Custom Built In Book Cases?

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Book cases are required in almost every home though the size and design of these cases differ from one place to another.
Apparently uninteresting book cases can be items of great appeal if they are manufactured with great style and beauty.
Custom built in book cases look beautiful and can enhance the value of your home to a great extent.
Customized furnishing items are generally a bit expensive but a custom built ins are generally reasonably priced.
Therefore, customized built ins do not cost much but look great.
Building these types of cases for your books is quite easy if you follow the instructions carefully.
Take the help of an architect and/or a carpenter in order to carry out the task perfectly and efficiently.
Before embarking on the project, do not forget to determine the size.
The depth should not be more than 20 inches since all you would display are books.
There should be at least 2 to 3 inches left between the top of the case and the ceiling so that there is enough room for a crown on top.
Do not forget to sand those areas that are visible, even the crown.
Build as many boxes as you would require.
Only the perfect number of boxes will be acceptable since with custom built in book cases the number of boxes should match your requirements exactly.
The boxes and the shelves should be of varying sizes- while some would be for smaller books, others would be for their taller counterparts.
Edgeband is another important element that should not be missed if you want your furniture piece to be perfect.
The painting should be in accordance to the color scheme of the room where the it will be installed.
If the paint does not match the decor it will make the book case look odd and out of place.
Custom built in book case is installed to enhance the beauty of a room, so do not let it mar the beauty of the room.
Apply as many coats of paints as is required.
And if you are applying a light colored paint, then it is imperative to prime it adequately.
Installation should be done with great care.
A single mistake can ruin all your effort and energy.
Custom built in book cases, if manufactured at home, are a cost effective endeavour and are quite easy if every step is executed with perfection.
Take the measurements twice in order to be sure that you haven't made any mistake.
The painting should be done in an open, airy place.
The entire process should be executed under the supervision of an architect who is experienced enough in this field.
So, read the instructions carefully and get started today! 
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