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INNOVATIONS IN DESIGN

“Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.”–Henry Ward Beecher

Even though hard-bound tomes are now slowly giving way to tablets and e-book readers, there’s nothing like lazing around on a Sunday afternoon with your favourite book in hand. Here are some smart space-saving solutions for storing your books:

The Transformer: Bookcase Into A Bed
 With houses getting smaller and space coming at a premium, one young designer has come up with this perfect solution: a bookcase that transforms into a bed. A mattress stands upright in four bits and forms the bulk of the bookcase. These surround five storage shelves suspended in mid-air by a wall-mounted frame. The mattress sections are placed on the floor and slot together to form the bed — with two parts for a single, or all four to make a double.

The Wheels: Books on the Go
This is just perfect for those who move home frequently, or live in open-plan accommodations where the function of a room changes on a regular basis. With a few turns of the handle, the books are clamped safely in the unit, which can then be wheeled to its destination.

The Cubit: Customisable Shelving System
The Cubit could be part of your next space transformation, as it can be personalised to suit your needs. Every module is conceived to be adjoined to another one or be used separately and shape a unique system that allows you to store your books, magazines or CDs and other items in style.

The Cave: Escape With Your Books
As the name suggests, this bookshelf provides a cavelike reading place for you or your child. It gives a feeling of privacy from others standing around it, and books can be stored on PRICE 2.5-3.5 lakh both sides. source:
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