Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Library

Most homeowners believe that libraries have to be big and spacious, but it is important to remember that their most important element happens to be the books. So long as there is room for bookshelves, there is enough room to set up a library. Something that you can use to read and relax while ensconced in the comforts of your home.

Mediterranean Family Room by Santa Rosa General Contractors JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates) via Houzz

Here are some suggestions for setting up your library:

• A pair of bookshelves flanking the fireplace in a living room can convert it into an impromptu library. Better still, the right choice of material for the bookshelves can do much to complement the mantel of the fireplace, while the detailing on said mantel can lend the entire ensemble a touch of classical elegance.

• Bookshelves that stand closer to the ceiling can provide much more efficient usage of the space. Bear in mind that a library ladder might be needed to reach the books stored on the highest shelves.

• Rooms such as attics and guest bedrooms can double as libraries with some bookshelves. Custom woodcarvings can help unite the disparate concepts for the space.

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