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If you buy enough shelving to contain your collection at its current size, you may find that in a few years it is no longer enough, so it's worthwhile giving your collection room to grow rather than cramming it into a storage solution that is only just big enough.

To help your bookcase look its best, why not choose a matching sideboard or coffee table to compliment it?

The key feature for a versatile shelf is adjustability. Most shelves come with a rigid frame and are supplied with a simple method of adjusting the shelves yourself. This allows you to accommodate large format books or tall ornaments. Before you order a shelf, remember to make sure that it has at least one adjustable shelf.

If you are a real bookworm, and want to use your hobby as a great way to decorate your home, why not invest in enough wooden bookshelves to cover all the walls of a room? You can mount them directly onto the walls to create a relaxing, supremeley inspiring room.

If you are taken with the idea of using bookshelves as more than just storage, why not check out this great article from about.com's interior decorating guide? They have interviewed several designers for their ideas on how to make the most out of your bookshelves.