A large built-in bookshelf can be a dreamy focal point in your room, or it can be a cluttered, disorganized nightmare. Here's a tip to anchor it in your space.

Litman's first tip was to pull everything off the shelves and sort it into categories. "Start by grouping all your items ...

Interior designer Betsy Burnham doesn't buy many bookcases these days. She's more likely to create built-in bookshelves for the homes she designs. Ditto for custom-made desks, built-in beds, window ...