Bookcases are great pieces of furniture. Not only are they so functional for storage beyond just books, but they also add a lot of character to a room. They’re an easy way to immediately boost the charm and storage space all in one go, whether you are doing built-ins or using freestanding bookcases (which can be made to look like built-ins with some easy hacks).

Right now, you see a lot of white bookcases because they are fresh and make a space look more open. However, dark bookcases can be just as beautiful and stylish. They can even help anchor a room and become a focal point, or recede into the background depending on how you decorate around them and what you are looking for.

Here are 10 dark bookcase ideas in a variety of spaces and styles to inspire you.

Dark Bookcase Inspiration

Built-in gray bookcases bring some contrast to this elegant living room. The gold accents then serve up yet another contrasting element against the gray.
Source: Home Bunch

Black built-in bookcases blend into the matching walls for a dramatic, masculine look.
Source: House and Home

The glossy black finish adds a nice touch of glamour to the wood paneled walls, especially with the gold accents.
Source: Architectural Digest

The red accents bring some artsy personality to this black and white space.
Source: Desire to Inspire

Keeping with all white magazines on the black shelves is a chic answer to styling shelving.
Source: La Dolce Vita

How gorgeous is this black accent wall? The styling of the shelves is so chic and intentional.
Source: Elle Decor

Coffee table books line the shelves of this black bookcase in a brilliant, artsy layout.
Source: Decor8

Grasscloth backing pops against the black trim, creating an eye-catching focal point and pulling the room together.
Source: Architectural Digest

The black bookcases create a chic, cozy corner and look great paired with the light blue chair.
Source: Lonny

Dark bookcases anchor the focus wall in this home office and look great contrasted against the white.
Source: Architectural Digest

So chic!

Warm regards,
Megan