Let me start by saying I don't have any sense of style or proportion. This is as far as I've gotton with the bookcase. I've got a couple of questions that I need help on before I proceed. The case will be for DVDs but since it's pine and overall width of 48", I was wondering does it need a center stile? Would that look better? If so I could put shelf supports on the backside.
Secondly, the apron? at the bottom will have scroll work similar to the scrap in front. I don't remember what my original plan was, but I ended up with the apron being 3" tall. It will have mitered corners. Should there be less space between the top edge of the apron and the shelf - less exposed? Or does it look alright the way it is. Lastly, I was going to secure the apron to the carcass with brads only (miters glued) so as to avoid any cross movement between the side of the carcass and the end piece of apron. Is this correct or is there a better way?
Also the cove molding will be fastened with brads after I go buy a piece from HD - I thought I had a cove router bit:no:.
Sorry for the long saga, I couldn't explain it any shorter.
Thanks


Secondly, the apron? at the bottom will have scroll work similar to the scrap in front. I don't remember what my original plan was, but I ended up with the apron being 3" tall. It will have mitered corners. Should there be less space between the top edge of the apron and the shelf - less exposed? Or does it look alright the way it is. Lastly, I was going to secure the apron to the carcass with brads only (miters glued) so as to avoid any cross movement between the side of the carcass and the end piece of apron. Is this correct or is there a better way?

Also the cove molding will be fastened with brads after I go buy a piece from HD - I thought I had a cove router bit:no:.
Sorry for the long saga, I couldn't explain it any shorter.
Thanks