Create, design, and build!

When I met the client, they were interested in bookshelves for their office/library. In my mind, plain shelving was not an option. They live in an incredibly beautiful, old (historic?) home that is a very warm retreat for their family and dogs. 
I did my best to give the idea of bookshelves a new perspective. The original wall to have shelves was expanded around the corner. Bottom cabinets feature doors with seeded glass and mullions. The entire project was made with Walnut, hardwood and veneer plywood where necessary. A credenza opposite the bookshelves holds more office necessities and provides access to a printer, along with other supplies.

Above, you'll notice the curved center bench, a detail of the back of a cabinet door, and an image of the process for making curves and bends.

An unusual detail for shelves is the Birdsmouth system, on the left. In person, it's an eye-catcher! It's a series of scallops, nicknamed 'Birdsmouth', which hold (what else) Worms! The shelves rest on the Worms. Simple to use and easy to adjust.
The middle picture shows the doors nearly done.
The last picture is one of the many renderings I showed the clients. As the project evolves, there are many ideas to present and incorporate into the final design.

If you're looking at the bookshelves, over behind your right shoulder is the credenza. It's an open cabinet with two drawers.
There's no knob or pull on the drawer. But integrated into the decorative trim is a pull for your fingers. The last picture shows how the 'Pull' was made.