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Claim Text: Bill Brockschmidt, an interior designer and the other co-founder of Brockschmidt & Coleman, said that a wall of books "becomes almost like wallpaper," blending into the space, if you use floor-to-ceiling bookcases.
Simplified Text: Interior designer Bill Brockschmidt stated that floor-to-ceiling bookcases make a wall of books appear like wallpaper, blending into the space.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Bill Brockschmidt
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-02", "person": "Bill Brockschmidt", "organization": "Brockschmidt & Coleman" }
Subject Tags: Attributed Statement Interior Design Book Storage
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 11:03 PM (1 week ago)

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Brockschmidt recommends spacing each shelf so it’s as close as possible to the top of the tallest books below it to create a cozier, denser look while maximizing storage. 0.500

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Courtney Coleman, co-founder of design firm Brockschmidt & Coleman, said you could stack a few books horizontally at both ends of the shelf to add visual interest and maximize space. 0.900

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Custom built-ins are great, but regular bookcases can achieve a similar effect for a lot less. 0.800

Simplified: Regular bookcases can achieve an effect similar to custom built-ins at a lower cost.

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With a bit of creativity, your books can become a design element in your home, bringing warmth, color, and texture, whether you live in a small apartment or a sprawling house. 0.800

Simplified: Books can become a design element in a home, adding warmth, color, and texture, with creativity.

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interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins told me: “A shelf that showcases the things you love tells a story about who you are, and that is always worth making room for.” 0.900

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