Shelves for the collection
Novels, files and illustrated books need different depths; we measure the formats that take the most room.
MMV Studio
Bespoke bookcases in Barcelona
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Designed for the space, specified for use and fitted on site
A bookcase is more than metres of empty wall. Large art books, heavy editions and display objects need different depths and support; each shelf must carry its intended load without sagging.
Designed for your space
A proposal that fits your space
We define dimensions, storage, finishes and fitting before manufacture so every decision suits the actual space and its use.
Support in the right places
A safe shelf span depends on material, thickness and expected load, not just visual balance.
Reaching the top
If cabinets run to the ceiling, less-used items go above and access is planned rather than improvised.
Connections drawn in
A television or desk calls for sockets, cable routes and service access before production starts.
Our process
How we work, step by step
These steps connect the first estimate to the final fitting. Measurements and specification come before the binding price.
Initial estimate
Share the address, room photos, approximate measurements and the furniture you have in mind. We outline a price range to be checked against the measured space.
Measured survey
At the property we record the relevant dimensions, services and wall conditions. We also check how the pieces can enter the building.
Design, when required
If drawings or a design are needed, we develop them after the survey. The design work is included at no extra charge when you order us to manufacture to that project.
Detailed quotation
With the layout and specification agreed, we set out materials, fittings, delivery, installation and the final amount in writing.
Approval and deposit
You confirm the proposal and pay the deposit stated in the quotation. This authorises the production order.
Workshop production
We cut, finish and prepare the components according to the approved drawings and dimensions.
Fitting on site
The team delivers and assembles the furniture, then adjusts fronts, hinges and visible joints.
Review with you
Before closing the job, we go through doors, drawers and finishes together and record anything that needs a final adjustment.
Your project starts here
Give every centimetre a purpose.
I'm Joaquín Pardo. Show me the awkward corner, column or wall that is limiting your room. We can start with what you need to store and explore ways to use the space without crowding it.
No obligation. Rough measurements are enough to get started.
Solutions for your space
Book weight changes the shelf layout
We look at the size and number of books before deciding the span between supports. It also matters whether the bookcase surrounds a door or shares a wall with a screen.
Different book sizes
Varying compartments keep art books from overhanging and reduce wasted height above small volumes.
Closed storage at the base
Lower cupboards can hold documents and heavy items, leaving open shelves for books in regular use.
Lighting and cables
Power and access for future maintenance need planning if lights or devices are part of the scheme.
Fixings suited to the wall
A tall bookcase needs its support checked, especially if it bridges a doorway.
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Configuration gallery
Examples of bespoke bookcases
Sixteen configurations showing different layouts, finishes and ways to integrate the furniture into a real room.
Books around a screenKeep service access for devices instead of trapping cables behind fixed shelving.
Shelves framing a doorwayAbove a door, upper cabinetry needs support and enough height over the passage.
Reading space beneath stairsThe slope creates unequal heights; place the largest books before setting shelf positions.
Shelving below a windowLow units preserve daylight while drawers hide items that do not need displaying.
A two-level libraryKeep heavy volumes below and plan safe access to the upper shelves from the outset.
Walnut with focused lightingLit niches need serviceable wiring and lamps suited to the objects on display.
White classic frontsA cornice can suit the room’s character while shelves inside remain adjustable.
Books within a child’s reachLow shelves make books easier to choose; fixings and edges need extra care.
Shelving that divides lightlyOpen shelves separate zones and admit light, provided the structure is secured.
A desk within the bookcaseSet desk height and legroom before spacing the shelves above it.
Shelves beneath a sloping roofMeasure the pitch in several places and keep the roof window free to open.
Shallow pale oak shelvesNarrow shelves look lighter but must still fit the books you own most of.
A reading seat in the cornerIf the seat has drawers, check them against the planned table or rug.
Shelves beside the hearthThe fireplace model determines safe clearances and suitable nearby materials.
Display shelves for a shopMovable shelves change the display while closed units hold supporting stock.
Curved ends by a passageSofter corners can ease a tight route while central shelves remain reachable.
Three ways to approach the specification
What changes the cost?
Height, shelf spans and door types matter more than a style label.
Smaller collection01
Focus the storage
A low unit or partial wall run leaves room to grow without filling the whole room.
- Book formats measured
- Adjustable shelves where useful
- Fixings shown on the plan
Wall library02
Distribute weight and height
Full-height joinery needs enough supports and a practical way to reach upper levels.
- Shelf spans suited to material
- Base for heavier volumes
- Access to upper shelves
Mixed uses03
Add other equipment deliberately
A screen, desk or display cabinet changes depth, services and airflow, so each is specified separately.
- Sockets located
- Doors and service points accessible
- Lighting described clearly
A detailed quotation
The information behind a useful quotation
You can start with rough dimensions. We will tell you what needs to be checked before a final specification is prepared.
The space
Photographs and approximate dimensions show the available area and nearby doors or services.
Your priorities
Explain what you need the furniture to do and what is missing now.
Your references
Send a few examples and point out the details you like.
Timing and access
Tell us the address, intended date and any work taking place before fitting.
From early guidance to a final figure
From enquiry to a confirmed proposal
01First review
We assess the information, clarify the scope and identify missing details. This enquiry does not generate an automatic price.
02Detailed quotation
The proposal sets out the agreed design, specification, price and fitting conditions after the necessary checks.
Send what you already have. We can identify the next useful photograph, measurement or decision.
Send photographs and dimensions →
Materials and details
Choose the specification as a whole
A surface, its supporting board, edges and hardware need to work together.
Product-specific performance and care instructions are checked against the selected specification.
Before deciding
Common questions about bookcases
Can shelving surround a doorway?＋
Yes, if the door, passage and fixings remain clear. A survey shows whether upper modules should be split.
What should I send first?＋
A wall photograph, rough dimensions and examples of your largest books or display objects. Mention any television or desk.
When are shelf heights agreed?＋
Before manufacture, based on formats and expected loads. Some shelves can move while fixed ones provide strength.
Start with the details you have
Send the details you have
We will review your enquiry and contact you to clarify the scope and next steps. Sending this form does not place an order.
- 01 We review the scope of your idea
- 02 We identify dimensions still needed
- 03 Materials and fitting are specified before you order
Bespoke bookcases: a wall shaped around the collection
We start with the collection: paperbacks, art books, files or objects for display. Each group calls for a different height and depth.
Long shelves need support suited to their load. A ceiling-height bookcase also requires a check of fixings, upper access and moulding junctions.
Open and closed sections can coexist to protect papers or equipment. Doors are considered only after checking their swing beside sofa or table.
Send wall measurements, photographs and an idea of your book collection. Component sizes follow a check of the actual support.