Betterliving September/October 2019

elegant sliding ladder that’ll add
an interesting element, with the
additional benefit of allowing you
to reach books in the tallest part of
the room.”
It’s a good idea to seek the opinion
of a contractor for peace of mind
that it’s built on solid foundations.
“To ensure your shelving will have
longevity and strength enough to
hold all your books and trinkets, it is
essential to consider if there is a solid
wall to fix the units to,” says Simon.
“Bespoke fitted furniture companies
will individually fix back panels to
the wall to further strengthen the
design, but a solid base is a must.”
An expert will be able to help you
decide upon the best fit solution
for your space. “When planning the
design, to reinforce that strength of
the shelving, the lower tall cabinets
can act as supporting units,”
suggests Simon. “This combines both
practicality with an individual and
striking design.”
BRILLIANT BOOKENDS
Neville Johnson
From left: 1 Ferm Living Luru Bookends (set of two), around Dhs529 (GPB118), available
from Amara, amara.com 2 Peacock Book Ends, around Dhs152 (GBP34), Oliver Bonas,
oliverbonas.com 3 Debenhams Star by Julien Macdonald white agate bookend, around
Dhs89 (GBP20) per piece, available from Debenhams, debenhams.com
CARPENTERS WE RATE
MLIDS Technical Services in Al Quoz
(give Khalid a ring on 050 420 4182);
Handy Scandy (Bjorn and his team
do a stellar job, call 800 722639,
handyscandy.com); Jumeirah Carpenter
(+971 4 338 3231, jumeirahcarpenter.
com) is a popular choice.
Cuckooland.com
Tip
STOCK YOUR
LIBRARY WITHOUT
SPENDING A FORTUNE
THANKS TO DUBAI’S
SECONDHAND BOOK
SHOPS, SUCH AS
HOUSE OF PROSE
(HOUSEOFPROSE.
COM)
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