{"id":3171,"date":"2021-12-21T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/?p=3171"},"modified":"2025-09-11T09:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T07:23:11","slug":"create-built-in-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/create-built-in-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Built-In Shelves In RoomSketcher"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new interior design customer asked us a great user question \u2013 \u201cHow do I draw built-in bookcases on either side of a fireplace in your software?\u201d<\/p>\n\n

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As an interior design pro myself, I really appreciated this question and felt it deserved a feature. I love the look of built-in shelves \u2013 whether they are framing a fireplace to create a feature wall or taking advantage of unused space below a staircase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating clever storage solutions is where an interior designer\u2019s skills can really shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simple \u201cslab\u201d shelves are an affordable storage solution and create a clean modern look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Box-type bookshelves are perfect for displaying unique collections, artifacts, and photos with your books. We created these with Ikea Expedit bookshelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using an online floor plan and home design tool like the RoomSketcher App<\/a>, you can easily plan and visualize your built-in bookcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Create Built-in Shelves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. In the app, create a wall opening or \u201cniche\u201d for your shelving using walls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Find the style bookcase or shelf that suits your project in the product library and drag it into the niche. Rotate it as needed to be facing out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Then select the shelving unit and click on Properties to modify the dimensions to suit your installation. For best results, use our handy\u00a0Best Fit<\/a>\u00a0feature to automatically adjust the dimensions to fit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n