If you follow my blog, you know that I’m a big fan of any piece of furniture that combines compactness with elegance and can be purchased at a reasonable price. That’s why I was so excited when I ran across the Dolce Folding Bookcase. The moment I saw it, I thought it would make a great gift for a new graduate or newlywed who has to furnish a rented place. So first let me explain how it works, and then if you think it will work for you I’ll let you know where you can buy one. A “No-Wrinkle” AssemblyThere’s a good reason why this is called a “folding” bookcase. It’s constructed similar to a folding ladder and so if you need to move it to a different room or a new home all you have to do is fold it into the closed position and it’s ready to travel. The folding design also means that there’s nothing to assemble. You can just take it out of the packing box and you have an instant bookcase. For those of us who aren’t handy with a screwdriver, that’s a big plus. Beauty and the BudgetWith student loans or wedding expenses to pay off, there’s often not much left in the bank account to furnish a new home. But that doesn’t mean that a first home can’t look nice. It might take a little longer to find furniture that has both a quality design and an affordable price tag, but it’s usually worth the wait. A small and sturdy portable bookcase like this one from Dolce can have a second life in a second home as a hallway organizer or shelving unit in a spare bedroom. Practical Meets PersonalAnother nice thing about a portable bookcase is that it’s the type of gift that will be appreciated for years to come. Everyone needs at least one shelving unit – even if it’s to store DVDs or plants, and not books – and so you can be sure that this gift won’t be stashed away in the closet. And if you add a framed photo of yourself to put on the top shelf, your child just might take the hint and remember to call home every once in a while.
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