Tree Bookcase Guide: Size, Finish, Shape and Price

Wrydeco's 106 handcrafted tree bookcases range from $314.00 to $10,249.00. Which one fits depends on three things: the wall or corner you have, the wood finish you want, and whether you'll install it yourself. The sections below take these one at a time, starting with a table that compares six shapes.

Contents

1. Which tree bookcases fit a wall, a corner or open floor?
2. What size tree bookshelf do you need?
3. Which finish suits a wood tree bookcase in your room?
4. Can you order a custom tree bookshelf?
5. Should you assemble it yourself or book installation?
6. Worked example: choosing a tree bookcase for one wall
7. Frequently asked questions

Which tree bookcases fit a wall, a corner or open floor?

Start with where the piece will go, because that rules out most designs before price or finish come into it. A tree shaped bookshelf can hang flat on a wall, fit into a corner or stand on its own. Each of those needs a different kind of space.

The six designs below cover those placements. Prices are the lowest listed for each design.

To apply this at home, stand in the room and name the spot: a corner, a section of wall, or open floor. If you can't name the spot, you aren't ready to choose a shape. If you want a wall-mounted design, you can see the 4-tier floating branch shelf up close.

What to check

• Is the spot a corner, a flat wall or open floor?
• Is anything in the way, like a radiator, socket, window frame or skirting?
• Will doors or walkways cross the space the shelf takes up?

What size tree bookshelf do you need?

Price goes up with size. These are the lowest prices listed for each size:

The widest listed size is 90"W x 82"H x 12"D, and listed depths run from 7" to 12". Several designs also have a Custom size option.

Read the dimensions carefully on each listing. Some list width first and others list height first, so 43"H x 35"W is the same shelf as one listed width-first. On some wide designs the figure is the total width. Depth decides what fits on the shelf: a 7" shelf and a 12" shelf hold very different books.

To apply this, measure three things: the wall or corner width, the height you're willing to fill, and the depth of the largest book or object you plan to shelve. Then compare those against the listed sizes.

What to check

• Is the width you measured larger than the bookcase's total width, with some space left at each side?
• Is your deepest book shallower than the shelf depth?
• Are you reading the figures in the order this listing uses (W x H x D or H x W x D)?
• If no listed size fits, does the design offer a Custom size?

Which finish suits a wood tree bookcase in your room?

Nine finishes appear across the collection, but not every design offers all nine. Starting prices differ by finish:

These figures don't mean that a finish carries a surcharge. They're the lowest price at which each finish is listed, so they show which designs offer that finish, not what the finish itself costs. Compare finish prices within the same design and size before you decide.

To apply this, put the finish next to the wood that's already in the room, such as the floor, the door frames and the largest piece of furniture. A wood tree bookcase that's close to the floor colour without matching it can look like a mistake. A clear contrast tends to look deliberate. Colours on a screen aren't reliable for this, so ask Wrydeco whether you can see a sample of the finish before you order.

What to check

• Does the design you've chosen offer the finish you want?
• Have you compared the price of each finish in the same size?
• Have you looked at the finish next to your floor, not in isolation?
• Have you asked whether a finish sample can be seen before ordering?

Can you order a custom tree bookshelf?

Yes, within the options listed. Several designs offer a Custom size, and Custom also appears as a wood finish, listed from $314.00. Some designs let you set the dimensions in parts: you choose a width of 60 or 70 inches, then a height and depth of 60"H x 12"D, 70"H x 12"D, or Custom. Some designs also offer branch decoration, with a choice of None, Flowers or Leafs.

A custom tree bookshelf makes most sense when no listed size fits the space, which is common with corners and alcoves. If your corner is the problem, you can see a corner design built to your measurements.

A Custom size has no starting price in the size options, unlike every listed size. Get the price and the way your measurements will be taken confirmed in writing before you pay.

To apply this, decide which one measurement is fixed, usually the width of the alcove or the length of each corner wall. Then decide which measurements you can be flexible on. You'll get a clearer answer if you give exact numbers rather than "about two metres".

What to check

• Have you measured the fixed dimension twice, at the top and bottom of the wall?
• Do you need a custom size and a custom finish, or just one of them?
• Do you want branch decoration (Flowers or Leafs), or a plain design (None)?
• Has the price of the custom size been confirmed before you pay?

Should you assemble it yourself or book installation?

Most designs ask this at checkout. You can assemble or install it yourself, or ask to be contacted to schedule on-site installation. The wording differs slightly by design: "No, thank you. I will assemble it myself", "No, I will install it myself", "Yes, please contact me to schedule" and "Yes, I need on-site installation".

This decision matters most for wall-mounted and floating designs, because they rely on what's behind the wall surface. A large freestanding piece raises a different question: can you get the parts through your doors and up your stairs?

The listings don't state the installation price, which areas the service covers, or what hardware comes in the box. Ask all three before you choose an option.

To apply this, find out what your wall is made of before you order a wall-mounted design. A stud finder or the building's plans will tell you. Also count how many people will be around on delivery day.

What to check

• Do you know what the wall is made of where the shelf will hang?
• Do you have the tools and an extra pair of hands for a large piece?
• Will the parts fit through the doors and stairs to reach the room?
• If you're booking installation, have you confirmed the cost, the date and that your address is covered?

Worked example: choosing a tree bookcase for one wall

This is a hypothetical case. The wall and book measurements are made up to show the method.

Say you have a flat wall 60 inches wide, with a mid-brown wood floor. You want tree bookshelves for paperbacks and a few hardcovers, and the deepest book you own measures 9".

1. Shape. It's a flat wall with no corner involved, so the corner designs are out. That leaves a wall-mounted design or a tall trunk design.
2. Size. The 45" x 45" x 10"D size fits. It leaves 15 inches of wall in total, or 7.5 inches each side, and the 10"D shelf is deeper than your 9" book. The 65"W x 65"H x 7"D size is too wide for the wall, and a 7" shelf would be too shallow anyway.
3. Finish. Against a mid-brown floor, you choose a darker finish for contrast, such as Dark Walnut or Cool Dark Wood, rather than one that's nearly the same colour as the floor.
4. Installation. It's going on the wall, so you choose "Yes, please contact me to schedule" and get the installation price confirmed before you pay.
5. Price. The 45" x 45" x 10"D size is listed from $1,198.00. The final figure depends on the design and finish you pick, so check it on the product page.

The order of the steps is what matters. Placement narrowed the shapes, the measurements narrowed the sizes, and finish and installation came last.

What to check

• Have you swapped in your own wall width and deepest book?
• Does the size you picked leave space at both sides?
• Is the price on the product page for your design and finish, not the starting price?

To run the same steps with your own numbers, you can browse all 106 Handcrafted Tree Bookshelves by size and finish.