Cherry Bookcase With Doors

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Updated 02/04/2021

Cherry is such a beautiful wood to make furniture out of, with its sturdy nature and natural red finish. If you are looking for the perfect bookcases for an office or study, you can't go wrong with some of these cherry bookcases with doors. They will showcase your library very well, and you will love the smooth, clean look of them standing sentry in your space.

Buying Guide

How to pick the right size bookcase with doors?

To pick the right size cherry bookcase with doors, start by measuring the length of your available space (for example, in between two other pieces of furniture or the wall and the window). You also want to check how much width you can realistically aim for, keeping in mind that you must leave enough room to open its doors.

You should also run an inventory of your book collection and figure out whether or not you’re planning on buying many more (in that case, stay on the large side).

Depending on the size of your collection and your available space, you can then decide whether it’d make more sense to choose a wider cherry bookcase with shelves or, if you haven’t got a lot of room to play with, a thinner but taller one with more layers.

How to look after cherry furniture?

Caring for cherry wood furniture is imperative as it is susceptible to elements such as water. So it is best to keep it away from water. So wipe your entire cherry bookcase with doors regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth such as microfiber to remove the build-up of dust.

For grime stuck to the surface, use a damp microfiber cloth and remove any residue. Then use a dry cloth to wipe the surface and remove any moisture. Next, spray the entire piece of furniture with furniture polish and spread it out evenly.

Finally, buff the wood by wiping it with yet another dry cloth to give your cherry wood piece a great shine.

Should I get glass doors or wood doors in my cherry bookcase?

When looking for your cherry bookcase with doors, you may wonder whether you should seek a model with wood doors or glass doors. They both have elements you’ll enjoy. It can be easier to quickly locate what you need with a glass door option, for example.

On the other hand, with a model that has wooden doors, you can reduce visual clutter in your room much more easily. Consider, too, that a bookcase with glass doors may be slightly more expensive and slightly harder to maintain.

If your room is otherwise visually simple and you enjoy maintaining organized bookshelves, a glass door cherry bookcase can make a beautiful visual statement. If you’re looking for simplicity, on the other hand, a wood door may be the way to go.