How To Arrange Executive Office With Bookcase And Cabinet?

In the previous blogs, we have introduced how to choose the best staff workstation and how to set up our office desks and chairs ergonomically. It is time to talk something about the buying guide of executive office furniture. Now that the choice of desks and chairs is the same as the staff office workstation, this article will focus on the selection of floor-standing bookcases and cabinets.

 

There are a sea of floor-standing bookcases sold on the market, so it would be a huge challenge to pick one from them. We have toughly listed out ten types of bookcases for reference.

 

 

Types of bookcases

 

Standard: Standard bookcases are commonly made of wood, either hardwood or softwood. They usually have horizontal shelving, supportive walls, and a back wall in common. They are designed to sit flush against a wall.

 

Etagere: An etagere bookcase belongs to display cabinets since it has an open back design, making the items and books being exposed completely. And the openness makes your room feel more spacious. If you set it up against a wall painted with blue or yellow, it will make the wall color prominent. 

 

Geometric: Geometric bookcases feature in its unique designs. The frames and shelves of the bookcase come together to create striking geometric silhouettes, ultimately creating a lean, modern design. They are available in a variety of sizes but work well as focal points in larger rooms. The advantage of this bookcase is its modern and fashion look while the space having been divided by dam-board, which will greatly lower the space availability. So if you just want to place a bookcase to separate your working area and visitor meeting area, in other words, it doesn’t matter whether it can storage enough books or displaying items, this bookcase would be a good option.

 

Ladder: Ladder bookcases are known for their space-saving design and their ability to add a casual style to any room. Their shelves are wider on the bottom and get narrower toward the top. A ladder bookcase creates a unique focal point in the room while adding vertical organizational space. It is usually placed near to the executive desk which allows the executive to fetch books conveniently. Since the ladder bookcases for sale, usually made by stainless steel, are cheap enough you can also choose one for your bedroom.

 

Barrister: A barrister bookcase is a more formal bookcase and is designed to look like a cabinet.They have glass or solid doors to allow your books to stay safe from dust while also keeping things tucked away. It is also a kind of luxury bookcase since it usually has a large size and applied with high quality materials.

 

Library: A library bookcase is perfect if you are a bookworm and want to display your full book collection. Library bookcases are larger in size (both horizontally and vertically) and look best in a large room. Most library bookcases have a solid back wall, but some designs offer an open back.

 

Room Divider: Room divider bookcases are a great way to section off specific areas in your office. They have open backs, meaning you can see through the compartments of the bookcase. The visibility creates a wonderful way to separate rooms since it doesn't overpower the area, letting you translucent to the other side. Place a space divider panel bookcase in the middle of the area to divide the area or location it up against the wall to use it like a typical cabinet.

 

Cube: A cube bookcase is well known for its multiple functions. It boasts so many cubbies that can be used to store books and displaying items. Cube cabinets are either square or rectangle-shaped.

 

Corner: As its name implies, corner bookcases are designed to place in the corner. Corner bookcases suit small office since one of the most advantages of this bookcase is conducive to maximize storage and in other words, saving space. They have two sides that meet at a point and angle outward in a triangular shape that is best suited for corners.

 

Display shelves and cube storage: there is also a kind of bookcase combined with display function and large storage space. It allows you to displace green plants or artworks on the core of this bookcase. And the other area you use to store books. By the way, we are a professional floor-standing bookcase, and if you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

 

In addition to floor-standing bookcase, cabinets would be also important furniture of an office. For example, a swing door cabinet can be used as a shoes cabinet while cabinet with drawers can be used to store private goods. Mobile cabinets sold on the market are usually made by laminate, softwood or hardwood. However, furniture made by laminate are usually nondurable. So if you have enough budget, you had better choose hardwood or softwood.

 

Materials of cabinets

 

Hardwood

 

Hardwood comes from Angiosperms such as maple, oak, and walnut. These trees lose their leaves annually. As they grow slowly, hardwood has denser wood fibers (fiber tracheids and libriform fibers).

 

As hardwood is rare, it is relatively expensive compared to softwood. However, there are exceptions. For example, gum is a hardwood that comes at a price compatible with most types of softwood. Hardwood is durable, comes with close grain, and requires low maintenance. It also comes with low sap content and good fire resistance. Not all types of hardwood are ideal for making furniture.

 

Softwood

 

Softwood comes from gymnosperms, which are evergreen trees. Softwood includes trees such as pine, spruce, fir, cedar, juniper, redwood, and yew. Evergreen trees tend to be less dense than deciduous trees. Thus, it is easier to cut them down.

 

Softwood consists of tracheids and wood rays. As vessels are absent, softwood is also called non-porous wood. It comes with loose grain, higher sap content, and lighter color. However, it comes with poor fire resistance. The fine and lightweight structure makes softwood ideal for making furniture.

 

The differences between hardwood and softwood have been listed out as following:

 

Hardwood	Softwood
comes from angiosperm, deciduous trees	comes from coniferous, evergreen trees
comes with rough wood texture	comes with fine wood texture
The presence of vessels makes it porous	The absence of vessels makes it non-porous
Tracheid content is around just 5% to 10%	Tracheid content is around 90% to 95%
The complex anatomical structure makes hardwood denser	The relatively less complex anatomical structure makes softwood less dense
Not all types of hardwood are ideal for furniture making	Almost all types of softwood are ideal for furniture making
Being expensive	Being economical

 

In conclusion

 

If you attach importance to the harmonious style of your office furnishings, you can choose spring for a set of bookcase and mobile cabinet to meet your storage needs. If you have any needs please feel free to contact us.