Bespoke
Fitted Bookcases

Absolutely. We know space constraints are a key concern for many of our customers, particularly in smaller homes. As a leading bespoke furniture manufacturer, we can competently design, manufacture and install bespoke fitted bookcases to suit your exact dimensions, including full floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall solutions.

Whether you have awkward alcoves, sloping ceilings or chimney breasts, we’ll tailor the layout, shelving, and finishes to fit perfectly; options include adjustable shelves, integrated lighting, and colour-matched paint or premium veneers for a seamless, made-to-measure result.

Certainly. You can browse some of our installed bespoke fitted bookcases on our social channels; Instagram, Facebook and X, where we share finishes, layouts and space-saving solutions. For more detail, head to the Featured Projects area of our website for specific case studies with specifications, process notes and before-and-after photos.

Alternatively, why not book a visit to our showroom? Where you can view physical examples, inspect materials and hardware, and assess our workmanship first hand.

Yes, we design and build bespoke fitted bookcases with adjustable shelves, fixed shelves, or a mix of both to suit your space and collection. We tailor every detail, from span and shelf thickness to materials and finishes, with discreet pin-and-hole systems so you can easily reposition shelves as your needs change.

Fixed shelves are typically slightly stronger because of the mountings used, so we often place them at key points to add rigidity and support heavy hardbacks, while keeping other levels adjustable for flexibility. We’ll advise on load capacities, prevent sagging with lipped edges where needed, and scribe the units to your walls for a neat, built-in finish.

Absolutely, yes! As bespoke fitted furniture manufacturers, we can build your bookcase with integrated storage to suit you, including cupboards, display cabinets, drawers or any combination, all made to measure and fitted seamlessly.

Options include soft-close or push-to-open drawers, glazed displays with discreet lighting, adjustable shelving, cable management and locks, with finishes and details matched across your space. For inspiration and to see the types of fitted furniture we offer, do browse the rest of our website.

Start with looking at what you plan to store and the space available. The bespoke furniture industry uses reference sizes—book shelves are often 200–300 mm deep, with spans between uprights around 600–800 mm to limit sag—but these are only a guide.

DAY & KNIGHT will determine (or advise on) the exact dimensions after reviewing your items (paperbacks, hardbacks, vinyl records, ornaments, files) and surveying the room—alcove widths, skirting boards, sockets, radiators, ceiling height and door clearances. We’ll recommend the ideal depth, width and spacing, along with suitable shelf thickness and fixings, so your fitted bookcase carries the load, looks balanced and fits your home perfectly.

Installation of our bespoke fitted bookcases typically takes 1–3 days, depending on size and complexity. We plan carefully to minimise disruption, work cleanly, and coordinate any finishing touches so your home is left tidy each day.

However, the full process (from initial survey and design through to bespoke manufacture) usually takes 4–6 weeks for most of the fitted furniture we produce here at DAY & KNIGHT. This allows time for precision detailing, material preparation, and finishing, with clear updates and a firm installation date agreed in advance.

With simple routine care, your bespoke shelves will look their best for years. For real wood, dust weekly with a soft microfibre cloth, wipe spills promptly with a slightly damp cloth then dry, and nourish the finish with a suitable wax or oil every 6–12 months; keep the room at a steady humidity, out of direct heat and strong sunlight, and use felt pads under ornaments to prevent scratches.

MDF is robust but moisture-sensitive so avoid wet cleaning, use mild non-abrasive cleaners, keep edges well sealed, and repair chips quickly; distribute weight evenly, support long spans, and periodically check and tighten fixings.

Veneers should be treated like fine wood but more gently: dust lightly, clean with a barely damp cloth, avoid sanding, and use minimal polish to prevent build-up; protect from heat and water marks, and touch up small chips with colour-matched wax filler.

Laminates are the easiest to live with—wipe with a mild soap solution and dry, avoid scouring pads and harsh solvents, and don’t place hot items directly on the surface; for all materials, keep shelves clear of radiators, rotate heavy books occasionally to prevent sagging, and inspect brackets annually to ensure everything stays secure.

At DAY & KNIGHT, we offer a wide range of bookcase styles to suit your home. Choose Shaker for timeless simplicity with frame-and-panel detailing, traditional with classic cornices and mouldings, modern with clean lines and shadow gaps, or minimalist floating shelves with concealed fixings. We can also design built-in alcove bookcases, full library walls and ladder options.

Every piece is bespoke: sized to your space, from under-stairs runs to full-height features. Select from solid oak, ash or walnut, quality veneers or hand-painted finishes, and add practical touches such as adjustable shelves, glass or timber doors, handleless drawers, integrated lighting.