Built-In Bookshelves Add A Quality Touch To Custom Homes

I see custom built-in bookshelves / bookcases in many of the upscale homes for sale that I visit. Many times they flank a fireplace, show themselves in a cozy den or library and sometimes they are built in the sitting room of the master bedroom suite.

No matter how many times I see them, I never think to myself, "...what in the world was going through the builders' mind when he/she stuck them here?!" They are always a welcome sight because of their utility and space saving design.

I've gathered a few photos below of custom "built-in-the-wall" bookshelves / bookcases from my travels to homes under construction. Take a look to gather some ideas for your home.