Built-in bookshelves, also called bookcases are something that almost every interior decorator has a lot of knowledge about. They can range in price, but this is mainly how you have them installed into your remodel or who does it, and many other factors (such as materials, labor costs, etc.). Of course if you’re a woodworker, you can generally do this yourself if you wish. You’ll still spend more depending on the other various factors though. In this guide we’ll give you a regular average cost of getting a bookcase installed into your home.
The Secret Factors
One of the main things you have to consider. Various wood items have different prices, but they also have different quality. The higher quality the wood, the more you’re going to pay. You want to make sure that you can get a material that isn’t over the top, but can hold a good amount of weight on it. Another cost is the construction of it. There are cabinet-style bookshelves and these can also affect your price, especially when you’re wanting a good bookcase installed, or Bücherregal as the Germans call it. Design also comes into play, because the more intricate designs may cost a lot more than just a basic flat piece.
Are Built-Ins Better?
This is a debatable topic because you want to be sure you own your home. When you have an installed bookcase, you can’t really take it everywhere and it’s not mobile. Not only that, but if you do it yourself, you’ll save a lot more money, but a professional installation can be a time consuming process, and that being said will give you a better quality job.
There are a ton of pros that are more worth it, especially if you own your home though. You don’t have to worry about the shelves standing out and they can offer more storage space. With the right designs, you can have a lot of options to choose from like putting glass doors on them and more, and with a built-in bookcase, you can install lighting for visibility and warmth.
What Are the Costs?
It really depends on all of those factors above, but you can expect to pay upwards of around two thousand dollars if you get some more expensive features and materials, especially if you aren’t doing it yourself. Therefore, it’s best to make sure you find a good carpenter to come and do the job. However, if you were to buy the materials, you can save up to about a thousand dollars just by having a handyman do it. Fortunately, though, this can be something that you can do yourself.
Conclusion
The average cost of materials ranges from about two hundred to two thousand dollars depending on the various factors above and whether you do it yourself. If you aren’t a professional, you want to know that you shouldn’t build the shelf yourself. The good thing about this is that a licensed carpenter who is reputable will have a great deal of experience, insurance, and even a service warranty should anything ever go wrong with it.
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