Probably one of the least favorite things to do is to take down the tree after a big holiday. Amazon has an affordable Christmas tree storage bag called the "Whitney Design MS6030" that retails for $17. Rarely are you able to get an artificial tree back into its packaging that it came in. That is where a bag like this can come in and save the day. Buy product: here.

Book shelves rarely adapt to your collection of books and periodicals but here is one that does. From Reinier de Jong of Rotterdam the "REK" uniquely modern book shelf can enlarge with time and reading materials thanks to its interlocking zig zag structure. The REK has the right sized space for all sizes of books and will always appear full. I think this decorative bookshelf would really look good with nice mixture of books and decorative accessories. The Design Studio of Reinier de Jong has a various selection of innovative furniture you can see here. I don't know what this baby sells for, but cool usually costs.
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We recently featured another wonderful shelving product from Bellato in a recent article. Here is another great design called "Takebook". A. Sattin created this product keeping in mind that each person has their own creative energies. Focusing on color and simple MDF construction, Takebook allows us to create our own contemporary bookshelves and bookcases. My favorite design element is the color. The red bookshelves are very cool as is the white and the combination orange and white. Here we can do our own home decorating adding color and design into a living room, study, or home office. Product information: here.


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Horm of Italy does more than produce everyday bookshelves. Once again they have delivered a contemporary Italian design marvel in its Sendai bookshelves model. Sendai features custom construction in the supports for each shelf. Each support is warped and changed to unique shapes creating an interesting look that departs from the structural shape we associate in bookshelf construction. The support legs look worn and tired, but in truth provide ample support for the shelves. The colors of the wood supports are walnut and natural giving the appearance of an exotic wood or a yet to be discovered bamboo. Designer: Toyo Ito. Product information: here.


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Can you ever have to much shelf space, and "Rakks" shelving system easily allows any wall or cubby space to become well organized and attractive area. The Rakks L-Bracket systems design flexibility and strength offers both floor-to-ceiling and wall supported configurations with infinite shelf adjustments from one hidden screw. For additional storage, cabinets can be easily attached to the poles to create attractive wall storage units and room dividers/ partitions. As you can see the glass and steel components offer a nice compliment to any new or existing modern or contemporary interior design scheme. See all of the Rakks shelving systems, storage cabinets, and room dividers for residential and commercial offices here.

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