51 Home Library Designs That Will Have Book Lovers Lost For Hours: Interior Design Ideas

[View in browser]( [51 Home Library Designs That Will Have Book Lovers Lost For Hours]( Home libraries are places in which to escape, to become lost in the pages of adventure, romance, deep study or self-reflection. Whilst screens have their place in our modern lives, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a new paperback or revisiting an old favourite. The relaxation of flipping through those familiar smelling pages is a completely different form of reading than being bombarded with blue light. These special moments deserve a special place, so we’ve gathered together 51 home library designs that will have you lost in a love of books for hours – take a pot of tea and a pack of biscuits to keep you going! Architect: [Turkel Design]( Laid-back for lounging, this cosy, wood encased home library design cocoons a comfortable [LC4]( [chaise lounge chair]( designed by Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina. As the only seat in this large home library, the solo furniture piece states that this is a place for solitude, peace and escape. Designer: [Paul Cremoux Studio]( Climb the stairway to book heaven with a stairwell home library. This one provides colour and character to an open plan living room. See more [living rooms for book lovers]( here. Architect: [A_FORM studio]( Moving on up. A raised platform floor elevates this unique home library toward a spectacularly huge round window, which bathes the reading area in natural light. Bookshelves stack at the back of the raised floor, whilst drawers utilise the void underneath. Architect: [Despacho Arquitectos HV]( Serene and green. This [nature loving bookworm’s home]( has the perfect mix of human imagination across the pages and Mother Nature’s own creation thriving in the courtyard. Architect: [Gianni Botsford]( Speaking of human imagination, this inspiring [writer’s home]( has a library that is designed specifically for getting the creative juices flowing, whether through literature or a moment of contemplative music. Visualizer: [Alexey Gulesha]( Struggling to find enough wall space for a full home library installation? Fear not, bespoke bookshelves can be shaped to fit around any corner, nook or cranny. This set surrounds the edges of a partition between a lounge and kitchen, rounds the corner into a short hallway, and fills out the TV wall to boot. Designer: [OOOOX]( Make the most of high ceilings. Why stop short when you can max out a generous wall height? Either take the shelves all the way to the top for extra storage, or simply extend the casing for a sleek aesthetic like this light-filled library. Source: [Flos]( Set the mood inside your home library with atmospheric lighting. This low hanging pendant is a [Nebula]( by Flos. Designer: [Commune Design]( Pull in some pattern. Sure, it’s nice to look at the rise and fall of colourful book spines across the stacks, but a hero furniture piece almost has a gravitational pull in making you want to sit for a while. This [Eames lounge chair]( designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is pretty irresistible. Via: [Arkadia]( Light, bright and filled with brilliance, this wonderful glass wall study features academic book stacks all the way up into the sloping roof line Designer: [Ilai]( Layer upon layer of book lover’s paradise, this multilevel library is accessed by librarian ladder, a spiral staircase and a wraparound mezzanine. Visualizer: An Nam Thiết Kế, DClaw 12, Ngoc Do & Nguyễn Thà nh Frame a spectacular library view with a built-in bench along the window sill line and custom-fit bookcases up and over the remaining reveal. Designer: [Bigsense Design Studio]( Photographer: [YHLAA]( Take a slice of living space as a home library by installing a small partition wall. A half-height partition maintains the wider spatial flow and allows light share. Juxtapose straight edged bookshelves within a curvaceous outline. You can do this as a free standing silhouette, or under an undulating ceiling. This curvaceous example is complemented by a round table and an oversized [globe pendant light](. Designer: [Hudson Interior Designs]( Got the bookshelves but lacking style? Colour ordering your book collection could be the answer to your dreary days. Add some colourful [poufs]( to your seating area to extend the joyful palette. Designer: [Nook Architects]( Carve out a corner. Even the smallest niche can be fashioned into a beautiful reading nook. Via: [duslerdenizi]( This sunny [window seat]( reading nook incorporates the green garden view with vibrant green scatter cushions. Visualizer: [Duc Nguyen]( Calming blue colour palettes feel dreamy. White bookstacks fall back for a clean aesthetic. Designer: [Galeazzo Design]( We discover our love of books as children, so why not dip back into those days with a playful scheme? Choose novelty bookcases, paint colourful walls, and dangle your legs from a [hanging chair](. Visualizer: [Press Render]( The stuff book lover’s dreams are made of. A dust hater’s nightmare. Architect: Oostkaai & Studio Ambacht Modern and minimalist, a floating chaise and floating bookshelves make a simple and refreshing reading space. Industrial elements add dark, textural interest. Visualizer: [Jason Diniz]( Take it to the treetops with an attic reading room. A [swing arm wall lamp]( easily tackles the challenges around low, sloping ceilings. Designer: [Fertility Design]( Glass doors allow your library to be a feature of your main living space whilst buffering unwanted noise. Visualizer: [2B Group]( In reality, many of us don’t find time to pick up a book until we hit the sheets, so the bedroom is a perfectly practical place to locate your library. See more inspiration for [bedrooms libraries](. Visualizer: [Uglyanitsa Alexander]( If your library is as much about study as it is about relaxation, be sure to fashion a desk in amongst the stacks to make cross referencing more comfortable and efficient. Visualizer: [Vasiliy Nagaev]( Home libraries bring extreme warmth to double height room voids. Choose oak for a golden warmth, or let your colourful collection of book covers do all the talking. Designer: [Modo Designs]( Rotating bookcases can open up, or seal off, a home library in an instant. See more of this [curvilinear house]( here. Visualizer: [RNDR Studio]( Glass balustrades leave stairwell bookcases uninterrupted and viewable in all their glory. Designer: [Total Concept]( Make use of that dead space under the stairs with an L-shaped bookcase, a cosy armchair and a good lamp. Designer: [Egue & Seta]( You don’t need to install an expensive mezzanine to fashion an extra floor under high ceilings, a simple hammock floor/loft net provides an ideal spot for stretching out with a good book. A librarian ladder will give you a boost up there. Photographer: Ricardo Labougle Via: [Galerie]( Classic meets contemporary in this handsome home library, where modern [wingback chairs]( set out a relaxing spot by a roaring fire. Source: [Ancient Surfaces]( Create medieval castle vibes with a secret door in the bookcase. Visualizer: [Sergey Baskakov]( Use classic columns to bolster a magnificent mezzanine. A modern lounge area with a contemporary sofa will bring the scheme into the modern realm. Designer: [Studio Four]( A built-in bookcase can help make sense of small room openings and unusual layouts. Source: [Ikea]( Mix, match and be modular. Adjoin flat-pack bookcases with an overhead shelf and sectional seats to create a cost effective window reading nook. Designer: [Vibe Design Group]( Clerestory windows will let a good amount of light into your library without the glare. Visualizer: [Andrew Chiniakov]( Even a tiny home can squeeze in a dedicated book nook. Visualizer: [Hưng Nguyeexn]( Alcoves and niches provide opportunity for building a streamlined library. Frame out the recess with wide decorative moulding to create a high-end custom-made look. Position a pair of beautiful lounge chairs and a stylish [floor lamp]( in front to complete the ensemble. Designer: [Fabian Tan]( Where wall space is lacking, look to the floor. This bench seat design adds not one but two tiers of bookshelves to a compact window nook. The higher bookshelf is set back from the lower to create a comfortable step up to the elevated bench. Visualizer: [Paolo Longoni]( Black bookcases build dark drama behind colourful tomes. A gallery of monochrome prints accentuate the shadowy decor. Visualizer: [Jason Diniz]( In this dark library design, a centre section of decorative items is isolated under bright LED light. Visualizer: [MoJIoKo]( Industrial style surroundings create cool contrast against the warmth of wooden bookcases and clustered literary works. Designer: [Woods Bagot]( Spotlight a reading nook built in among the bookshelves with a blast of bright, unorthodox colour under a glossy finish and recessed spotlights. Designer: [Equipo de arquitectura]( Feel like you’re reading under swaying tree branches with a home library that has its own [skylight](. Visualizer: [Griffin Enright Architects]( Hundreds of books, a toasty fireplace, a comfortable lounge chair and the company of Mother Nature? Yes, please. Architect: [Casa14 Arquitetura]( Further increase wall space within a large home library by arranging bookcases into a room divider. In this [luxury home](, a set of upper and lower bookcases are split apart to let light filter through from the garden. Visualizer: [Lluis Cuenca]( Japanese styling and Shoji doors will bring a calming sense of zen to your home library. Visualizer: [Sergey Makhno Architects]( Curve bookcases around a courtyard. See more of this [luxury underground bunker]( here. Designer: [Meta-Project]( Fully-fitted furniture will give your home library a special, individual aesthetic that feels cosily tailor-made to you. Seating and stacks should flow as one seamless piece, like this serene and silky smooth wood grain volume. Visualizer: [Svetlana Nezus]( Crisp white bookshelves boost the colourful nature of a home library. Employ bright spotlights to amplify the brilliant effect. Visualizer: [Javier Valero]( Book lover on a budget? OSB chipboard offers a remarkably cheap option for creating custom furniture, like this fused bedroom and study area with a small storage staircase, and a mini library set into the desk. Recommended Reading: [32 Comfortable Reading Chairs To Help You Get Lost In Your Literary World]( [50 Of The Best Reading Nooks We Have Ever Come Across]( Related Posts: [Home Library Design]( [[obama-oval-office-interior] US Presidents' Office Interiors]( [Modern Classic Chairs]( [Inspiration For Designing A Writer's Home]( Enjoyed this email? Share the ❤️ [facebook]( [pinterest]( [twitter]( [email]( Home Designing PO Box No 2543, Medical College Post Office, Trivandrum India You are receiving this email because you chose to keep yourself updated with the latest in interior design from [Home Designing]( [Unsubscribe](