Library Design
Shelves need only be as deep as your widest book's width, so you can make do with as little as 9 extra inches of depth. Using a contrasting wood or paint color punctuates this added landing feature. Note: While triangular landings like these are common in older homes, codes for new construction require that landings between flights of stairs are at least 36 inches by 36 inches for safety. Check local codes and be sure your landing interventions use only the space beyond these requirements. Also, codes require that risers are 36 inches across.
Library--This designer has made so many moves I admire: the library desk complete with reading light (reminds me of college), the oversize lantern, the light walls, the dark paint inside the shelves ... Tip: After figuring out furniture placement like this, have your electrician install a plug in the floor so you no one trips over unsightly wires.
Library--Why one wall of books when you can have two? If this room only had one wall covered with books it would want another, given the strong symmetry of the space with its central fireplace. One thing our wall of books shares with this one is the change in spacing from large on the bottom to small on the top, so bigger books are closer to the floor and therefore easier to handle.
Library--Two perpendicular walls are covered with books in this room, separated by a large window that brings in plenty of daylight. Note how the shelves are rounded at the window, a nice Art Deco touch.
Library--From the first steps within this house, one is confronted with books, which cover a wall adjacent to the front door. The dark shelves are highlighted with orange ends that work well in the sparse modern space.
Library--One end of this large living space is covered in shelves that are books interspersed with sculptures; the former are open to the lightly shaded wall, while the former has a dark backing that helps the objects stand out.
Library--This wall of books is designed with an integral railing for a rolling ladder as well as lighting for two horizontal openings used for displaying objects. In proportion and execution the shelves are minimal yet elegant.
Library--Here is another wall of books that integrates larger openings for displaying objects other than books. They are horizontal, vertical, and square, enabling different things to be on display.
Library--This simple wall of books with rolling ladder works well with the minimal architecture of the interior. Note how the empty shelf space seems to trickle down from top right to bottom left, indicating that even room for future books can be part of an interim design.
Library--These shelves stand out from the previous examples in the extremely thin edge profile and apparent lack of supports.
Library--The opening between these rooms looks like it is carved from the wall of books, as they compose a header over the opening.
Library--Here is another hallway mezzanine (nice door at the far end!) where books are placed around the windows, taking advantage of every bit of wall space.
Bookshelves broken up with light post
Nice bookshelves/cabinets on back wall.
glass doors & drawers offer contrast
Over door shelf
Over door shelves & drawers
Decide on a color. Wooden shelves against Sheetrock present an opportunity to use color to either highlight the shelves and/or wall, or let them blend in. This built-in unit follows the room's colors and molding detail for a cohesive look.
This shelving is darker than the walls, making the back wall appear deeper & the room larger. Tip: If you're looking to add a shelving system that looks like it was always there, use the same molding (or a slimmer version of the same style) to frame the entire feature.
Pony wall turned bookshelf on the other side.
Bookshelf as a place for accent color
over door shelves
Rotating Book Shelf--Maybe could be used for a TV to watch from 2 different rooms. To see in action go to http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22314237?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u426&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery0
Stained glass, books & art. Darn near perfect.
Sliding Bookcase
Sliding Bookcase
Sliding Bookcase
Sliding Bookcase-- Without the big bookcase in the living room, the space feels more open. “She really wanted full-height storage to display collectibles and thought it would be great to put it over the stairway, but we said, ‘Yeah, but how would you access it?’” says House. “So we devised this sliding bookcase that 90 percent of the time lives over the stairs.”
Cabinetry is crafted from rift-sawn oak.
Narrow bookshelf for children's & coffee table books.
Book Nook
Book Nook
Book Nook
Couch in a Book Nook
Book Nook--Sunny!
Book Nook
Book Nook
Book Nook
Book Nook--Love this set up with 2 comfortable chairs in front of a great view.
Book Nook
Book Nook
Book Nook
Stacked book plant stand
Like the large art objects above bookshelves
book storage
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