<![CDATA[Bookshelves]]>Actually, not sure if I'm posting this at the right section.


I need to purchase bookshelves to accommodate my growing books collection :oops:

Any suggestions? Currently, I'm using Billy bookcase from Ikea.

Cheers,

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/43378/bookshelvesRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:15:33 GMTThu, 01 Nov 2012 08:33:01 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:30:14 GMT]]>Hi Imami,


Ya TBP is Tiong Bahru Plaza. Oh… no more offer price now…

Thanks for your update!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/903724https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/903724Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:30:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:58:37 GMT]]>

blurblurmama:
Oh.....no more stock in TBP branch....:(

Blurblurmama, is \"tbp\" = tiong bahru plaza? If yes, the stock shd be in. I was there yday and found 2 units on display. But it's now $10.90 each.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/900999https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/900999Sun, 18 Nov 2012 06:58:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:58:11 GMT]]>

MR06:
limlim:

[quote=\"Imami\"]


shower curtains yes. πŸ˜‰

Not shower one lah.. bedroom door one..

Like a lot of Jap house like to put..

You can find them in Daiso too.
Thy are in
IMM (Main Outlet)
Plaza Singapura
Vivo City
Sembawang Shopping Centre
Rivervale Mall
Bukit Panjang Plaza
Ion Orchard[/quote]I came across a few.. either design not nice, or too exp.. Those at neighbor shops.. like not worth $20 price tag leh..

Didn't find anything suitable at Daiso Vivo..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894186https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894186Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:58:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:17:51 GMT]]>

limlim:
Imami:




shower curtains yes. πŸ˜‰

Not shower one lah.. bedroom door one..

Like a lot of Jap house like to put..

You can find them in Daiso too.
Thy are in
IMM (Main Outlet)
Plaza Singapura
Vivo City
Sembawang Shopping Centre
Rivervale Mall
Bukit Panjang Plaza
Ion Orchard

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894154https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894154Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:17:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:10:56 GMT]]>

laughingcat:
Woah! MR06, that's nice.

If i were to get hold of them, i will remove all the doors. :rotflmao: so that i can see the books and they can be cleared out faster. :rotflmao:
No need to remove doors, there is another model in the series without doors. It is the height of 3 cabinets with 3 compartments. In the same colours too. To keep out the dust, you can put lace curtains (quite a good variety in Daiso) over it.(quite a good variety in Daiso)

Thanks to all the compliments by various forummers. :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894144https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894144Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:10:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:51:56 GMT]]>Beautiful !


MR06, they are LOVELY !
i love them !
the soft pastel colors really brighten up your son's study room atmosphere.

notice that you alternate & blend the colors very well too ...
white, pink, white, pink, etc. :lovesite:

good taste ! πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893985https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893985Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:51:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:19:14 GMT]]>Woah! MR06, that's nice.

If i were to get hold of them, i will remove all the doors. :rotflmao: so that i can see the books and they can be cleared out faster. :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893961https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893961Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:19:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:15:04 GMT]]>

limlim:
Imami:




shower curtains yes. πŸ˜‰

Not shower one lah.. bedroom door one..

Like a lot of Jap house like to put..

oh yes, the ones in novena, bugis and toa payoh have!

but then, no need go Japan home to buy mah....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893863https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893863Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:15:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:02:58 GMT]]>

Imami:



shower curtains yes. πŸ˜‰
Not shower one lah.. bedroom door one..

Like a lot of Jap house like to put..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893851https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893851Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:02:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:47:28 GMT]]>

limlim:
MR06:


You can go to any of the stores
http://www.japanhome.com.sg/our_stores.html
The item name is EZ (Colour) Cube with Door. The colours - White, Pink, Green, Orange. If they are not available at the store, ask to see the catalogue, you will find it there, the code for White Cube is 6800008.

OT a bit.. do they sell door curtains?

shower curtains yes. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893834https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893834Wed, 07 Nov 2012 08:47:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:45:42 GMT]]>

MR06:

You can go to any of the stores
http://www.japanhome.com.sg/our_stores.html
The item name is EZ (Colour) Cube with Door. The colours - White, Pink, Green, Orange. If they are not available at the store, ask to see the catalogue, you will find it there, the code for White Cube is 6800008.
OT a bit.. do they sell door curtains?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893709https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893709Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:45:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:18:33 GMT]]>Oh.....no more stock in TBP branch....:(

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893685https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893685Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:18:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:25:53 GMT]]>Wow!! Look nice!! Thanks Mr06!!

I will go to Japan Home see see today!! : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893642https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893642Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:25:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:42:35 GMT]]>

MR06:
Viola!


Advantages - Low cost, versatile, value-for-money
Disadvantages - Self-collection, self-assembly, quality corresponds to price (the colourful top is not a laminate, it is more of paper quality glued to the surface)

The stacked up shelves are held together by wooden joints but the stand alone shelves of various heights are just placed side by side.

Please be careful not to stack them up too high and make sure you put the heavy stuff at the bottom shelf, and light ones on top so it doesn't topple on your little ones if them pull at them.

Please note the price mentioned earlier is for one small cabinet. Not the whole lot. πŸ˜‚

http://i50.tinypic.com/14b7uj5.jpg\">

ζ˜―ηΎŽηš„ε’― .... Nice. Very nice. :rahrah:

http://i46.tinypic.com/rml27k.jpg\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893553https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893553Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:42:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:01:55 GMT]]>Viola!


Advantages - Low cost, versatile, value-for-money
Disadvantages - Self-collection, self-assembly, quality corresponds to price (the colourful top is not a laminate, it is more of paper quality glued to the surface)

The stacked up shelves are held together by wooden joints but the stand alone shelves of various heights are just placed side by side.

Please be careful not to stack them up too high and make sure you put the heavy stuff at the bottom shelf, and light ones on top so it doesn't topple on your little ones if them pull at them.

Please note the price mentioned earlier is for one small cabinet. Not the whole lot. πŸ˜‚

http://i50.tinypic.com/14b7uj5.jpg\">

http://i46.tinypic.com/rml27k.jpg\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893507https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/893507Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:01:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:00:46 GMT]]>hi MR06,


if you don't mind, can show us a photo of these cheerful, colorful rainbow bookshelf ? Thanks v much. πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/892912https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/892912Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:00:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:56:51 GMT]]>

MR06:
phtthp:

[quote=\"MR06\"]I just bought a whole lot of single compartment cabinets that you can join (with wooden joints provided) and stack up any height you want. They are quite heavy, looks pretty sturdy and easy to assemble from Japan Home when they were on sale last month at $9.90 each.


I had bought one home to self assemble and is very pleased with it before I bought the rest. What I like best is the height is right for A4 size ring files and it comes in 4 colours.

Yet to collect the rest and got lots of assembling work ahead........

may i know which branch of \"Japan Home\" shop did u go to ?

what is the name of these cabinet, if i ask the sales girl there ?
Thanks for advice.

You can go to any of the stores
http://www.japanhome.com.sg/our_stores.html
The item name is EZ (Colour) Cube with Door. The colours - White, Pink, Green, Orange. If they are not available at the store, ask to see the catalogue, you will find it there, the code for White Cube is 6800008.[/quote]Hi MR06,

Can show us the photos of the shelf from Japan home? I looking for bookshelves too! Mine 2 ikea book shelves gave way too!!

Thanks!! :please:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/892909https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/892909Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:56:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:06:15 GMT]]>vhive bookselves FTW!


I got mine in 2000. Besides the shelves warping a little, they are still in fair condition. My own uni books are gone and they are being use for my children’s pr. school text books.

Only thing to remember about these DIY shelves is that heavy books should not be placed on the first n second racks but placed at the bottom.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/892801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/892801Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:06:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:05:51 GMT]]>

Imami:
MR06:

I just bought a whole lot of single compartment cabinets that you can join (with wooden joints provided) and stack up any height you want. They are quite heavy, looks pretty sturdy and easy to assemble from Japan Home when they were on sale last month at $9.90 each.


I had bought one home to self assemble and is very pleased with it before I bought the rest. What I like best is the height is right for A4 size ring files and it comes in 4 colours.

Yet to collect the rest and got lots of assembling work ahead........

I was also considering that. But I Sooooo dread the idea of me setting up the shelves myself! :faint:

It will make the job a lot faster and easier if you have an electric screwdriver. πŸ˜‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/891300https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/891300Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:05:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:44:17 GMT]]>

phtthp:
MR06:

I just bought a whole lot of single compartment cabinets that you can join (with wooden joints provided) and stack up any height you want. They are quite heavy, looks pretty sturdy and easy to assemble from Japan Home when they were on sale last month at $9.90 each.


I had bought one home to self assemble and is very pleased with it before I bought the rest. What I like best is the height is right for A4 size ring files and it comes in 4 colours.

Yet to collect the rest and got lots of assembling work ahead........

may i know which branch of \"Japan Home\" shop did u go to ?

what is the name of these cabinet, if i ask the sales girl there ?
Thanks for advice.

You can go to any of the stores
http://www.japanhome.com.sg/our_stores.html
The item name is EZ (Colour) Cube with Door. The colours - White, Pink, Green, Orange. If they are not available at the store, ask to see the catalogue, you will find it there, the code for White Cube is 6800008.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889795https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889795Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:44:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:27:22 GMT]]>

Imami:
heyhoe:


My DH was asking me to consider Expedite shelving unit http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room/10382/ as he finds them more stable. What do you guys/ladies think? Honestly, for me I scared that it'll get messy. I'm trying to keep the room neat. :xedfingers:

Expedite looks hardy but I thought it was more like 'cubby holes' for kids.

It's a little too width for little books...

That's my impression too. I don't quite like as it is too thick and now that you mentioned 'cubby holes', ..... I totally agreed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889385https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889385Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:27:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:08:57 GMT]]>

heyhoe:

My DH was asking me to consider Expedite shelving unit http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/categories/departments/youth_room/10382/ as he finds them more stable. What do you guys/ladies think? Honestly, for me I scared that it'll get messy. I'm trying to keep the room neat. :xedfingers:
Expedite looks hardy but I thought it was more like 'cubby holes' for kids.

It's a little too wide for little books...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889352Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:08:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:18:09 GMT]]>

MR06:
I just bought a whole lot of single compartment cabinets that you can join (with wooden joints provided) and stack up any height you want. They are quite heavy, looks pretty sturdy and easy to assemble from Japan Home when they were on sale last month at $9.90 each.


I had bought one home to self assemble and is very pleased with it before I bought the rest. What I like best is the height is right for A4 size ring files and it comes in 4 colours.

Yet to collect the rest and got lots of assembling work ahead........
may i know which branch of \"Japan Home\" shop did u go to ?

what is the name of these cabinet, if i ask the sales girl there ?
Thanks for advice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889290https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/889290Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:18:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Bookshelves on Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:40:10 GMT]]>

cimman:
Nebbermind:

Got mine from scanteak like 17 yrs ago! Even older than my eldest kid and survive one home-relocation!!

But bookshelf quite a waste of space...and collect dust...u donch actually revisit the books once they are done!

get a kindle lah, no bookshelf space wasted, no dust to wipe off. Maybe a Kindle Fire HD if you want color, else the $70 monochrome version will do.

Ya hor, never thought about ereaders. Any concern with detoriation of eye sight if the kid reads very often on the kindle? My dd loves to read, but the increase in her short-sightedness is a worry πŸ˜“

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