Bookcases can be a focal point of the room and ornament the contents that they hold. Some people buy a bookcase to store their literary collection, whereas others use these pieces of furniture as a shelving unit for multiple items.
There is a wide variety of choice available, from flat-pack plywood models to solid oak cases. The cheaper bookcases will need to be built at home whereas solid wood antique cases will be pre-built but are likely to require additional care to maintain quality. Some models have built-in lighting, and others have adjustable shelf positions.
Buying a bookcase to suit your needs will require you to assess the decor of the room that the case will be placed in, the height that the case needs to be, the weight of books and any other contents to ensure that their shelves are sturdy enough and whether you want to build your own or not.