The standard Billy bookcase measures 79.5 inches tall, 31.5 inches wide, and 11 inches deep, but IKEA also offers a narrower version (at 15.75 inches wide) and a shorter version (at 41.75 inches ...

Whilst the one shown above has all the bells and whistles and stands at 79 1/2 inches tall, you can also get the Billy bookcase with desk and drawer at just 41 3/4 inches tall for $129 ($30 less).

So I measured my books before I decided how tall the shelves should be. As a rule, a bookcase with shelves between 7 in. and 14 in. apart accommodates most everything.

The bookcase has a minimalist design with five spacious shelves. At 36 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 72 inches tall, there's enough room to put books, your favorite decor, and some stylish ...

Design Within Reach calls its Rainaldi design, above left, the Sapien bookcase.It is 5 feet tall, with a 13.5-inch square base and 10 removable shelves, each 8.25 inches wide.

The bureau bookcase is for sale at £600 and the Old Mill Antiques Centre, in Mill Street, Low Town, Bridgnorth is open seven days a week from 10am until 5pm. Similar stories ...