That bookshelf full of random stuff sure looks familiar. I have one serving the same function in my dining room.... what do you mean, there is other furniture besides bookshelves?
I've gone through exactly this same loop, many many times. I gotta say, Urban Outfitters of all places does a decent job at offering a furniture middle ground: https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/search?q=credenza
That bookshelf full of random stuff sure looks familiar. I have one serving the same function in my dining room.... what do you mean, there is other furniture besides bookshelves?
Just got a nice mcm sideboard from Article, $1100, very high quality. Endorsed!
We have a similar bookcase and just recently added some doors. It's not exactly transformative but IMO was worthwhile.
I've gone through exactly this same loop, many many times. I gotta say, Urban Outfitters of all places does a decent job at offering a furniture middle ground: https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/search?q=credenza