subject: The Advantages Of Kids Bookcases [print this page] There are many different advantages of using kid's bookcases, not just at home, but in classroom settings as well. If you can get your children to actually use them, they can keep your child's room neat and organized. If you want your kids to utilize them however, you really need to start at a young age, showing them the value of keeping their room organized, so there is plenty of room to have their friends come over and play. If they don't have a lot of books at first, bookcases can also be a way to store toys and stuffed animals until their library grows.
You can choose from many different sizes and styles of kids bookcases. There are stand alone stacking cases, ones that hang from the wall, and even ones with different themes, like animals, suns and moons, and specialty items. They can be found in metal or wood, and some even have a short barrier in the front so the books don't fall out. Some have rigid shelves, others can be adjusted for different heights of books.
There are some tips for buying kids bookcases. No matter what size or style there are things you need to keep in mind. One is that even if you child is young, buy a bookcase that is larger than your present needs, or one that is expandable as your child's library grows. When putting up wall mounted bookcases, make sure you mount them on wall studs, as more books added the weight will pull the case of the wall if not properly secured.
One of the advantages of kids bookcases is that they have to ability to grow with your child, and change as more books, as well as other things are added. You can find ones that can fit in with any decorations in your kid's bedroom, and you can even buy unfinished wood, so you can stain or paint them to coordinate with the colors of the children's bedroom. Another advantage is that if the bookcase is well made, with hard woods, quality hardware, and is taken care of, it can be an heirloom to hand down through the generations, raising in value over time.
Another important detail to be on the look out when it comes to kids bookcases is the quality of materials. Make sure that the adjustable pins are made from metal, not plastic, because plastic wears out over time, and can break under the stress of so many books on a shelf, or sometimes even when moving the pins to adjust the shelves. You always need to make sure that if you are buying wood, that you avoid particle wood, or some other composite wood material. These materials are flimsy, and won't last very long. If you buy something that has to be assembled, make sure that you are using the right tools, and are careful not to tighten the screw and bolts too tightly.
If you are buying painted or stained wood always make sure these are non toxic, non lead based finishing. The surfaces should be easy to clean, with just mild soap and water. The next thing is price. While you can find many local retail out lets for kids bookcases, if you want to get the most for your hard earned money is to go online. There are many different websites to choose from, some that sell nothing but kids furniture.
by: Stanley Lewis
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