Living room with Sparring by Elfa bookcase in white surrounding the doorway.

Bookshelves & shelving systems

Design your dream bookcase - inspiration for every style

A bookcase is more than just storage - it reflects your personality and style. Create an inspiring home with a bookcase that holds both your favourite books and stylish decor details. Explore different combinations to find the perfect bookcase for your home. Use our drawing tool to design your own bookcase or book a free meeting with one of our planning experts!

Living room with Sparring by Elfa bookcase in white where the books are sorted by colour.

Which bookcase is right for you?

Home office with Sparring by Elfa bookcase in white under a sloping ceiling.

Bookcase under slanted ceiling or staircase

There is often unused storage space in unexpected places, such as under sloping ceilings or under stairs. With wall rails in different lengths and shelves in varying widths and depths, you can create smart and flexible storage solutions that maximise space.

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Use the entire area

Create a place-built bookcase that’s perfect for your home. Let your creativity flow - place the wall rails at the right distance and cut the shelves to fit around obstacles. Like a built-in bookshelf around the door to maximise space and add a personal touch to your home.

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Children’s room with bookcase from Sparring by Elfa in white, where the bottom shelf acts as a desk.

Bookcase for the children’s room

Add a personal touch to your child’s room with a bookcase that can hold both books and toys. Make room for play in a room full of inspiration! As your child grows, the bookcase can easily be adapted to new needs and create functional and creative storage.

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Book support wallband/Hang standard 200 mm white, pkg/2

Keep your books stored safely. Provide a stylish and functional way to keep your books in place. Available in various depths.

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Book support with clip white, pair

Keep your books stored elegantly. Provide a stylish and functional way to keep your books in place. Slide easily onto shelf. Fit shelves with an 18-19 mm thickness.

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Book support white

Keep your books stored elegantly. Provide a stylish and functional way to keep your books in place.

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Shelf end bracket 300 mm white, pair

Upgrade your shelving with our brackets with integrated book support. Durable, easy to install, and perfect for solid shelves.

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Be inspired by others’ bookshelves

A home office with Elfa’s classic wall-mounted "Sparring" shelving system, a black office chair and a wooden stool.

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Daniella is sitting at a Sparring by Elfa plug-in shelf kit in white with light decorative items.

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Sparring by Elfa plug-in shelf kit in grey with ornaments from nature.

Three tips for an inspiring and organised bookcase

Our storage expert Christine Dahlman recommends:

Living room with lime green wall with a Sparring by Elfa bookcase in grey containing colourful decorative items.

Mix books and decorations

Combine books with personal details such as photos, plants or small works of art to give the bookcase a vibrant and unique feel.

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Vary height and depth

By playing with the height and depth of different shelves, you can create a dynamic and interesting bookcase that catches the eye and makes smart use of space.

Sparring by Elfa bookcase in white with books sorted by colour.

Colour matching

Use colour coordination to create an aesthetically pleasing bookshelf, or turn the binder over on books for a more organised and inspiring look.

More than just a bookcase

Sparring by Elfa sideboard in white and grey with magazine and ornaments.

Sideboard - sideboard and storage

A sideboard is an excellent storage solution that complements your bookcase and adds both style and function. It fits perfectly in the hallway and can accommodate everything from books to decorations, creating a harmonious balance in your home.

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We offer more than just sustainable storage solutions

With easy to use drag and drop function you can plan everything from a small shelving system to a full-scale wardrobe solution.

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Bookshelves & shelving systems

Design your dream bookcase - inspiration for every style

Which bookcase is right for you?

Bookcase under slanted ceiling or staircase

Use the entire area

Bookcase for the children’s room

An organised bookcase is a few products away

Book support wallband/Hang standard 200 mm white, pkg/2

Book support with clip white, pair

Book support white

Shelf end bracket 300 mm white, pair

Be inspired by others’ bookshelves

An acclaimed shelf

Three tips for an inspiring and organised bookcase

Mix books and decorations

Vary height and depth

Colour matching

More than just a bookcase

Sideboard - sideboard and storage

We offer more than just sustainable storage solutions

Start planning

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