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Ysabel Arched Glass Cabinet - Black, Mango Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeYsabel Arched Glass Cabinet - Black, Mango Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
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Ysabel Arched Glass Cabinet - Black, Mango Wood

$1,860 $2,325

Liana Bookcase - Brown, Reclaimed Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeLiana Bookcase - Brown, Reclaimed Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
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Liana Bookcase - Brown, Reclaimed Wood

$1,132 $1,415

Athanasia 2 Door Display Case - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeAthanasia 2 Door Display Case - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
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Athanasia 2 Door Display Case - Black, Oak

$2,039 $2,549

Eldridge 2-Tier Coffee Table - Amber, Ash by Kathy Kuo HomeEldridge 2-Tier Coffee Table - Amber, Ash by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Eldridge 2-Tier Coffee Table - Amber, Ash

$1,799

Ogden Magazine Holder - Forest, Leather by Kathy Kuo HomeOgden Magazine Holder - Forest, Leather by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Ogden Magazine Holder - Forest, Leather

$548

Laney Bookcase - Brown, Oak Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeLaney Bookcase - Brown, Oak Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Laney Bookcase - Brown, Oak Wood

$3,999

Slade Wide Bookcase - Brown, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeSlade Wide Bookcase - Brown, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Slade Wide Bookcase - Brown, Oak

$5,799

Ivan 2 Glass Door Arched Display Case - Brown, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeIvan 2 Glass Door Arched Display Case - Brown, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Ivan 2 Glass Door Arched Display Case - Brown, Oak

$4,699

Chase Etagere - Grey, Pine Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeChase Etagere - Grey, Pine Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Chase Etagere - Grey, Pine Wood

$1,228

Claudine Arched Display Case - Cliffside Beige, Rattan by Kathy Kuo HomeClaudine Arched Display Case - Cliffside Beige, Rattan by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Claudine Arched Display Case - Cliffside Beige, Rattan

$7,398

Paul Magazine Rack - Blue, Iron by Kathy Kuo Home

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Paul Magazine Rack - Blue, Iron

$315

Rumi Patterned Metal Fretwork Display Cabinet - Natural by Kathy Kuo HomeRumi Patterned Metal Fretwork Display Cabinet - Natural by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
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Rumi Patterned Metal Fretwork Display Cabinet - Natural

$3,010 $4,299

Harris Burl Wood Etagere - Dark Burl, Antique Brass by Kathy Kuo HomeHarris Burl Wood Etagere - Dark Burl, Antique Brass by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Harris Burl Wood Etagere - Dark Burl, Antique Brass

$3,080

Alistair Bookcase - Worn Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeAlistair Bookcase - Worn Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Alistair Bookcase - Worn Oak

$4,399

Eldridge Open Bookcase with Ball Detailing - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeEldridge Open Bookcase with Ball Detailing - Black, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Eldridge Open Bookcase with Ball Detailing - Black, Oak

$2,699

Corey Small Wall Shelf - Grey, Chamcha Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeCorey Small Wall Shelf - Grey, Chamcha Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Corey Small Wall Shelf - Grey, Chamcha Wood

$249

Glinda Bookcase - Natural Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeGlinda Bookcase - Natural Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Glinda Bookcase - Natural Oak

$3,499

Gabriel Arched Display Case - Black, Iron by Kathy Kuo HomeGabriel Arched Display Case - Black, Iron by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
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Gabriel Arched Display Case - Black, Iron

$1,680 $2,100

Winston Wide Bookcase with Drawers - Black, Reclaimed Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeWinston Wide Bookcase with Drawers - Black, Reclaimed Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Winston Wide Bookcase with Drawers - Black, Reclaimed Wood

$2,699

Alwyn Display Cabinet - Brown, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeAlwyn Display Cabinet - Brown, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Alwyn Display Cabinet - Brown, Oak

$4,175

Tristan Etagere - Brown, Mango Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeTristan Etagere - Brown, Mango Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Tristan Etagere - Brown, Mango Wood

$1,569

Vincent French Medium Wall Bracket Shelf - Black, Wood by Kathy Kuo Home

Kathy Kuo Home

Vincent French Medium Wall Bracket Shelf - Black, Wood

$504

Jam Display Bookcase - Brown, Acacia Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeJam Display Bookcase - Brown, Acacia Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Jam Display Bookcase - Brown, Acacia Wood

$1,499

Elias Glass Cabinet - Cerused White, Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeElias Glass Cabinet - Cerused White, Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Elias Glass Cabinet - Cerused White, Wood

$5,469

Edmund Wood Etagere - Brown by Kathy Kuo HomeEdmund Wood Etagere - Brown by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Edmund Wood Etagere - Brown

$2,612

Bien Cathedral Arched Cabinet - Light Grey, Pine Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeBien Cathedral Arched Cabinet - Light Grey, Pine Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Bien Cathedral Arched Cabinet - Light Grey, Pine Wood

$4,464

Nathaniel Etagere - White, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeNathaniel Etagere - White, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Nathaniel Etagere - White, Oak

$5,586

Yara Arched Hutch - Black, Steel by Kathy Kuo HomeYara Arched Hutch - Black, Steel by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

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Yara Arched Hutch - Black, Steel

$6,431

Rafal Open Bookshelf - Brown, Reclaimed Pine by Kathy Kuo HomeRafal Open Bookshelf - Brown, Reclaimed Pine by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Rafal Open Bookshelf - Brown, Reclaimed Pine

$1,399

Shay Bookcase - Coffee Brown, Acacia Wood by Kathy Kuo HomeShay Bookcase - Coffee Brown, Acacia Wood by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Shay Bookcase - Coffee Brown, Acacia Wood

$1,165

Stetson French Country Bookcase - Navy Blue, Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeStetson French Country Bookcase - Navy Blue, Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view
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Stetson French Country Bookcase - Navy Blue, Oak

$3,095 $3,439

Dumont Cabinet - Worn Oak by Kathy Kuo HomeDumont Cabinet - Worn Oak by Kathy Kuo Home, alternate view

Kathy Kuo Home

Dumont Cabinet - Worn Oak

$1,699

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Frequently Asked Questions

A depth of 10–12 inches fits most books, while 14–16 inches handles oversized art books, records and storage bins. Shelves spanning more than about 32 inches may sag under a full load of books unless they are thick hardwood or metal, so check the support spacing if you plan to fill them.

Combine upright books with small horizontal stacks, leave about a third of each shelf open, repeat colors across different shelves and zigzag larger objects so the eye travels across the unit. Use baskets or bins on lower shelves to corral everyday items, and keep the most personal pieces at eye level, where they will actually be noticed.

Combine upright books with small horizontal stacks, leave about a third of each shelf open, repeat colors across different shelves and zigzag larger objects so the eye travels across the unit. Use baskets or bins on lower shelves to corral everyday items, and keep the most personal pieces at eye level, where they will actually be noticed.

Yes. Anchor any bookcase taller than it is wide, especially with kids at home who may climb it. Most come with an anti-tip kit; secure it into a stud, or use anchors rated for your wall if no stud is in reach. Keep heavier books on the lower shelves so the center of gravity stays low.

Open shelving shows off books and objects and keeps a room feeling light, but it collects dust and reveals clutter. Glass doors protect books while keeping them visible, and solid doors hide everyday items. A unit with closed cabinets below and open shelves above often strikes the best balance. Glass doors work well in dining rooms too.

Yes. Open-backed shelving divides a space while letting light through, which suits open floor plans and studio apartments. Choose a unit finished on both sides and secure it to the floor or ceiling if it stands away from a wall. Keep heavy items low and leave some shelves partly open so the divide doesn't feel solid.