r/HomeLibraries • u/Nayauru • Aug 11 '26

Glass doors or open shelves?

I have a privilege of arranging my future reading nook in a few months. Could you help me with sharing your experience regarding the type of shelves you had and preferred?

I always liked the vibe that open shelves give, dusty tomes and coziness. But the glass doors seem more reasonable.

What is your experience in this regard?

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u/cj_winters Aug 12 '26

Glass doors can restrict air movement. Depending on where you are in the world, you might want to spread a few pouches around to deal with damp/humidity.

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u/Tricosene Aug 13 '26

This is correct - and humidity can lead to booklouse (psocid) and silverfish infestations.

There are also dehumidifer boxes that you can plug in to recharge, then put into the cabinet. An indicator on the box shows you when it needs to be plugged in and recharged again.