I LOVE this shelf made of 2x4s. (See what I did there?) Which should have books on it amiright? You could do this quite easily with a mitre box (or even just a pencil) some screws and a hand saw. It would take much longer than using a jig saw but it can be done!

I wish I had a source for this but thanks to Pinterest, it has been lost. If anyone could give me a link I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you absolutely precious. Shelf is from The Old Mason Jar on Etsy which the owner is currently taking a break from.

AT Europe: London Close-up - The Amazing Staircase | Apartment Therapy

The title says it all, it’s an AMAZING bookshelf/staircase. Unf.

Ikea’s Cheapest Bookshelves via Sharebables

I know this looks like a bunch of 1x4s on brackets but it is actually recycled Ikea bed slats (Which apparently sell or 10 dollars a pack) and Ikea wall brackets (2/$1 definitely not a CDN price). Love a good reuse in the morning.

Incredible Home Bookcase Climbs 40 Feet of Interior Walls via Dornob

Extreme book storage! While I adore this, I do I have to admit I draw the line at harnessing myself up to grab that old copy of Orwell’s 1984.

Thrifted Ikea Ivar Transformed into Reclaimed Industrial Knock-out:IKEA Hackers

Great instructions on how to get this faux industrial look from a falt pack (IKEA) bookcase.

How to Make Floating Book Shelves : Frugal with a Flourish

I’m a sucker for a good DIY front facing book shelf and this one measures up.

Cases for War: Toy Soldiers by Daniel Love’s Objects Slinging Nuclear Shelving Units via Dornob

This is just incredible. Beautiful in both it’s form and function but lets face it, it’s form is amazing.

From the artist “Driven by the recent crisis of certain countries who got very uptight over issues of being asked to disarm their missile test launched, their alarming action to remain hostile and persistent in their belief had stirred me to create this part of a furniture combination to depict their behavioral trait, a bookshelf with their golden army, strategically placed underneath, to uphold and to protect their ultimate plans,frozen in time for all to see.”

Clicking the above link will take you to Dornob’s article. Clicking the photo will take you to Daniel Love’s Objects’ portfolio.

Bookwave Bookcase Beige by Ilio

Made of felt and stainless steel this soft sculpture shelve can be both a curtain and a book shelf. With some patience and a sewing machine I think this is very DIYable. And @ £723 it is definitely worth a try!

Kid-Friendly IKEA Hack « blah blah blog

Spice rack turned kids book shelf. Best IKEA hack I’ve seen in a while, cheapest too. The author states each rack was a whoppin’ four bucks.