Thursday, September 15, 2011

My Review - Ballard Designs Sonoma Bookcase

Our family room was in desperate need of a change in scale in the furnishings, as well as storage, so when I came across Ballard Designs Sonoma Bookcase on sale for $349 I decided to take a chance. Bottom line - I'm really happy with it. Since it's 7 ft tall and 42 inches wide, it has a nice presence in the room. (*the butcher block countertop overhang is going to be removed in the kitchen renovation.) In particular I like:
- the quality of the wood finish
- the X detail.
- 4 movable shelves. I decided to place mine unevenly so the X would show
- fairly easy to put together
- quite sturdy, although since it's 42" wide I wouldn't put a whole row of encylopedias across it
- shipped very quickly and the charge was only $21 dollars or so
- great value for $349

Here it is currenlty, although I'm sure when I get home from Seattle I'll tweek this a bit.

(*these opinions are mine and I receive no form of renumeration for them.)

19 comments:

pve design said...

Lovely! Enjoy your shelf and Seattle.
pve

Margaret said...

Just in time. I like it too.

My catalog arrived in the post this a.m.

Karena said...

Ooh I really like the style Michele. It looks great!

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Unknown said...

Good to know. The width is great and I too love the X. Great price! You often wonder about the quality when you see a good deal.

Unknown said...

Wow, this looks great in the room, right color, scale, and height. Your right great all the way around.

Bette

JPS23 said...

I have this bookcase and love it but I found it really tough to put together, Looks great, though!

Anonymous said...

lovely! i looks great!

Jennifer said...

I love it! A lot of look for the money.

Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass said...

I am sold! Love it. I can't get over how perfect the sofa turned out. Just beautiful with the bookcase.
Have a great weekend, Michele.
Teresa
xoxo

Windlost said...

I love it. I saw another book case in this style in a magazine and was utterly smitten. Love!!! And that sofa fabric is insanely gorgeous. Your house looks so sophisticated....

xo Terri

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Ooooh Likey likey! Love the chair (couch?) next to it too!

Mary Ann Pickett said...

Looks fabulous...I think the price is great too.

Unknown said...

Your shelf was fantastic and it looks fabulous. You did a good job. Thank you for sharing.




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Lisete Reis said...

it looks great! love small renovations! this wekeend i did a renovation like that at a friend's house! Check out!
Lisete Reis
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Grant K. Gibson said...

Great looking and great styling!
Enjoy your new bookcase!

Grant

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AnneHH said...

Love your shelf styling!

Renée Finberg said...

i adore the sofa fab.
xx

for the love of a house said...

I think it is a great look! Not to mention a great price! So glad to hear you are pleased with it.

happy weekend!
joan

Unknown said...

Wow, a very suitable tile! However, it must fit the entire layout of the bathroom. If you do that, you would get a beautiful freestanding tub.
Nolan Anderson

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