Wow, now that's a bookshelf.

When are utilitarian storage units for kids the most stunning pieces of furniture in the whole room? When they are these gorgeously original Amsterdam Cabinets from This is Dutch. Modeled after Amsterdam's iconic canal houses, these 78" tall cabinets would be the centerpiece of any cool bedroom or playroom. They come in 11 different colors and three different gable designs on top so that you could theoretically have an entire cityscape filled with books. Dutch books maybe?. Of course I say theoretically because at almost $1,300 a pop, this is definitely not affordable design for most of our budgets, but we can dream, can't we?   Although each cabinet was designed in Holland, they are made right here in the USA so shipping isn't another budgetary concern. And they are sure to become the kind furniture that is just too special to unload once the kids grow up. I think my kids would want to import this into their own homes someday, assuming I could give it up. This is Dutch's Amsterdam Cabinets are available in 11 different colors for $1,299 each at Babesta.com.   Visit our archives for more storage and organizational tips.