Bookshelf Depth: 8 to 14 Inches by Book Type
Bookshelf depth runs 8 to 14+ inches by what sits on the shelf: 8 inches for paperbacks, 10 inches all-purpose, 12 inches for hardcovers, 14+ inches for oversized art books. Undersize it and hardcovers overhang the edge; oversize it in a small room and the shelf eats floor space. This guide covers real-world sizing, picking…










