If you are in need of storage or bookshelves, consider using standard kitchen cabinets. 

A client and I have been working to organize her craft space. I arrived one day to see two kitchen cabinets along a half-wall.  The cabinets have doors to help conceal the items being stored and match the aesthetic of the room.  The plan is to add a simple top to the piece to create a flat surface and use the cabinets for extra storage as well as a credenza.

The cabinets are a great depth for large books and binders while still remaining narrow.  And as I mentioned before, the wall we wanted to utilize is a half-wall so it was important to find an organizing solution that wasn't too tall.

What a great use of an item in an unconventional fashion!  This is a great way to recycle cabinets from an old kitchen - they can be painted to fit any décor. I am no contractor, but I would recommend mounting the cabinets to the wall to prevent them from tipping.

What other items in your home could be repurposed?

Hillary Adams Case is a Professional Organizer with Living Peace LLC of Salem, MA and Winchester, MA.  Check us out at www.living-peace.com.  Or call (617) 519-5693.