Choosing shelving involves a lot more than simply finding something that looks good. Not only will the units you choose need to fit in with your current décor, but they will also need to be designed specifically for what you intend to store or display on them and be of the right size and shape to maximise your space without getting in the way or being unable to store the items you need to store.
However, once all of these points have been taken into consideration, you also need to be sure that the storage choices you make are going to be safe.
When it comes to the likes of bookcases, safety will take many different forms. Not only will units need to be resilient enough to hold the weights you are burdening them with, but they will also simply need to be designed in a way that ensures they are not likely to collapse, no matter how you arrange your items.
On top of this, any bookcases or other storage units you erect should also simply be able to fit into your own room as well as possible, as the less they impose upon the room, the less likely they are to be a trip hazard for you or your family.
The first thing to do when looking for any shelving is to see how much weight each shelf can take. Not only should you bear in mind the weight they will need to take when you buy them but also how much you might wish to add to each shelf over time.
Next, see how each are supported. The more options the shelving has in terms of support the better, with wall mounting being the safest all round.
Finally, look for units that you can design yourself – the more control you have over the size and shape of the units, the safer you and your family will be.