Looking for ideas for tall bookcase...

[JohnHenrySDM]

Great advice everyone. Thank you all very much.

Jukesgrrl- I think you may have convinced me. A free-standing bookcase would not be as good looking (or stable/safe) as shelves attached to the studs. I can see how that would definitely have a cleaner look and integrate better into the room.

[fallingwater]

Originally Posted by JohnHenrySDM

Great advice everyone. Thank you all very much.

Jukesgrrl- I think you may have convinced me. A free-standing bookcase would not be as good looking (or stable/safe) as shelves attached to the studs. I can see how that would definitely have a cleaner look and integrate better into the room.

Look at the LACK shelving at IKEA. It looks a lot like the pic that was posted of that modern room.

[JohnHenrySDM]

Thanks FW... I'll look for those on my next trip to IKEA.

[K'ledgeBldr]

If I were to do something like your wanting I'd frame out that corner w/2X and cover it with drywall.
Something like this:

The problem you have right now is the switches on both walls. With my thought you could leave the switches next to the opening (left in pic) and the other leading to the kitchen could be relocated to the side of the "new wall" of the niche. You could add the light or break the height of the span in half and have a light for both (as in the picture). Add stanchions to the sides for glass shelves-the light will penetrate through.
With that kind of height, a free standing piece is not practical.