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"Shelfies" ... awesome title :)How to add an image/photo to a Goodreads discussion post:
Goodreads says: https://www.goodreads.com/help/show/4...
(look for 'image' instructions on the above page!)
If the above blows your mind, read on:
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Ikea rocks! I wish there was one within 100 miles of where I live.Here are some lazy bookshelves I built in a formerly useless small hallway:
TIP: the HTML code I used to make the above image appear is:
the "width" and "alt" attributes are optional.
Because of the way the doorframes are situated, the entire affair (4 shelves) is held up with only 2 brackets on the left side. The doorframes do the rest. No earthquakes here to worry about.
And it's just a single long board that I bought from Lowes and sawed into 4 pieces. Haven't even painted it yet.
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How to add an image/photo to a Goodreads discussion post:
Goodreads says: https://www.goodreads.com/help/show/4...
(look for 'image' ..."
Again, thank you StarMan!
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Here are some lazy bookshelves I built in a formerly useless small hallway:
TIP: the HTML code I used to make the above image ..."
Great use of space!
StarMan, I really like your shelves above the doorways. I considered doing something similar around my entire living room. But with weird walls that make stud-finding almost impossible, I figured they might not end up being very secure. I'm sure there are worse ways to die than being buried in books, but alas, I decided against the idea.Semi-unrelated question: What code did you use to make the code box (or whatever trick that was to make the code show up under your picture)? Every code I've tried (except a really annoying method that involves substituting characters), GR has stubbornly refused to allow. Just wondering. :) Or is that in image? That might be easier, come to think of it.
Just Elise wrote: "What code did you use to make the code box (or whatever trick that was to make the code show up under your picture)?"You guessed it... I used an image (screenshot) of the actual code to make the code visible there, as in:
This is an IMAGE, not actual text:
I don't know another way to show the actual HTML code (inside the < and > brackets) without GR automatically trying to convert it to a link or image. But if I ever figure on out, I'll let y'all know!
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I'd like a room with bookshelves all the way around (all 4 walls), and up fairly high.
But I don't trust myself to find good spots for the brackets, either. However, if you have 2 or more doorframes (as in my little 6-feet long hallway), you can use it to support much of the weight:
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(In the above pic, I'm standing under the 3rd doorframe, which supports the 4th, unseen shelf).
Better yet, I'd like a room or long hallway with built-in cubbies in the wall for books and stuff.
Or you could build something like this:
Some folks have made nice built-ins using Ikea stuff:
More info at
http://theinspiredroom.net/2012/07/24...
and
https://mslazybonesandthemorningman.b...
P.S. If drilling holes intimidates you, why not consider a simple Bookcase Makeover? See https://www.pinterest.com/explore/boo...
StarMan, the only way I've found for showing code that works on GR is explained here: https://codex.wordpress.org/Writing_C...It requires substituting characters, e.g. < = & lt;
<spoiler>it looks like this</spoiler>
It's a headache, but if you're trying to make it copyable, it does work. I hope you find a less annoying way to do it that GR will allow. :)
I love your hallway shelves! The only places I could do that in my apartment are in awkward little hallways where I'm sure it would just seem cramped (and I wouldn't gain much shelf space). :(
The cubbyholes are great! One of these years, I do plan to makeover my bookcases - adding more shelves to make them ceiling height and adding doors. Someday. Maybe soon, actually, when I suddenly have a lot more time on my hands. ;) I'll post my shelfie pics after they're done. ;)
Those are some great ideas! Thank you!
Thanks for the alt-characters tip, Elise. It may come in handy here :)
Cute idea, but I want to see my books more.😉
Okay, it's more than a bookshelf... but it looks like a great reading area:
[I'm not sure whether to insert a literary vampire joke, or award a minimalist prize. Also, now I want to go to Ikea.]
Oh for heaven's sake, what will they think of next?😆
Being Scandinavian IKEA is a big part of my home. I plan to have two of these and many many books.
Nice Aya! Haven’t seen those (yet) in our Ikea.
It is called BILLY, comes in black and white too.
Yeah, I don't want them in my bathroom either, lol.
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omg, all your bookshelfs are so cute, I don't even have one(/▽＼)
I’ve looked everywhere in my house but I don’t seem to have that hidden doorknob… Did you Starman? 🤪
Pien wrote: "I’ve looked everywhere in my house but I don’t seem to have that hidden doorknob… Did you Starman? 🤪"shhhhh, it's a secret! keep looking :)
1) Looks like something stolen from a library, but it's a good use of vertical space (from wayfair.com -- "Holthaus Geometric Bookcase" ):
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2) This one is available from Amazon.com (search for "Tree Bookshelf" or "B0CCHGP1B4") in 6 different colors:
I’d get a crick in my neck with that tree one!
[ from www.https://bellakoola.com/ , around $23 US; search for 'super holder' ]
[or Amazon.com: search for 'B01CM8BYCK' ]
Post a photo of your bookshelves and/or reading area, or describe it. Have you built custom bookshelves, or have an unusual way to store/display your books?