A staircase may well become not just a path from one floor to another, but something else. Some staircases are real masterpieces and fulfill other important functions. Our tips site decided to show you how unusual, beautiful and functional a staircase with bookshelves can look.
The portal has already shown you how original bookshelves can be. And if you combine a book storage, a library with a staircase, you can get an even more interesting option.!
For example, this library staircase in a South Korean family home. Moon Hoon not only combined it with bookshelves, but also added a slide for children. The staircase is wide, and a desk for two is quietly located under it. The whole structure is interconnected, has literally become the center of the house, serves both for games and for study.
How do you like this staircase from Levitate Architects, London? Even the space under the steps is completely filled with books. At the same time, the library turned out to be at the same time compact and maximally spacious..
Lightweight, original staircase made of metal and wood from designer Mark Meyer. One half of the steps serves as open bookshelves, the other for walking.
An impressive home library, agree! The bookshelves, in fact, are not built into the stairs, they go along the wall, but they also go up the stairs. Under the stairs, too, everything is occupied with books. Project from Platform 5, London.
Amazing wood beam sculpture staircase by Farris Architects. The beams seem to protrude in a chaotic manner, turning into bookshelves. Yes, there is no symmetry here, individual corners and cantilever sections just became part of the staircase. At the same time, the whole structure looks very organic.
A metal staircase leads to the mezzanine floor. The building in Barcelona used to be used as a dry cleaning, so this is a clean loft. The staircase solution was chosen accordingly. The metal section is suspended to make the structure look lighter. And steps and a set of shelves for books made of wood. Designed by architect Karl Enrich.
The easiest way to turn a staircase into a bookcase is to use the space below it. It’s an economical and efficient way to get storage for anything, not just books..
Could you please share some vivid photo examples of ladder-bookcases? I am looking for inspiration for my home and would love to see different styles and arrangements. Thank you!