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Architect K.A. by Architect K.A.
January 8, 2016
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Having a home library seems so classy and distinguished. That image of a room with antique furniture and lots of books, a desk, and sliding doors is not the only type of interior design a home library can have. So try to distance yourself from the cliches and develop your ideas. We thought we could be helpful, so we’ve gathered 62 ideas you might like.

A. Have high ceilings? Use a ladder!

01. Traditional home library with dark-stained wooden furniture and ornate details

Traditional home library with dark-stained wooden furniture and ornate details

02. Use the staircase walls as bookcases, and you’ll get a unique library design

Use the staircase walls as bookcases and you’ll get a unique library designEric Roth

03. The symmetry of the layout and design makes this space feel imposing

The symmetry of the layout and design makes this space feel imposingDan Mayers

04. Your home library can be a simple reading corner with bookshelves that go up to the ceiling

Your home library can be a simple reading corner with bookshelves that go up to the ceiling

05. Your home library can also be your home office, and you can make it look professional

Your home library can also be your home office and you can make it look professionalPeter A

06. Don’t waste any space and put up bookshelves above the door

Don’t waste any space and put up bookshelves above the doorMagle

07. You can have an entire wall covered with shelves and books

You can have an entire wall covered with shelves and booksDavid Duncan Livingston

08. The ladder is both a practical and fashionable accessory

The ladder is both a practical and fashionable accessoryTim Street-Porter

09. If you decide to turn the interior staircase wall into a bookcase, then you’ll need a ladder

If you decide to turn the interior staircase wall into a bookcase then you’ll definitely need a ladderSlic Interiors

10. This home library is also a media room, and the mood lighting gives it a mysterious feel

This home library is also a media room and the mood lighting gives it a mysterious feel

11. Combine functions and include a desk in your bookcase wall

Combine functions and include a desk in your bookcase wall

12. In a room with high ceilings, the space above the door is perfect for displaying books

In a room with high ceilings, the space above the door is perfect for displaying booksLouise Lakier

13. A tall bookshelf system can be easily included in an open floor space

A tall bookshelf system can be easily included in an open floor space

14. Turn the window wall into a cozy reading nook with bookshelves on either side

Turn the window wall into a cozy reading nook with bookshelves on either sideKazart Photography

15. Fixate the ladder to the bookcase wall so you can quickly move it around

Fixate the ladder to the bookcase wall so you can easily move it aroundRob Karosis Photography

The high ceilings give the home library a professional and classical look. They remind us of the public libraries with bookshelves that go up to the ceiling; you would need a ladder to reach them. That’s precisely what you should do. A ladder can look attractive in a home library and allows you to use all the space available for storage.

B. Bookshelves Under The Stairs

16. The area underneath the stairs is small but cozy enough to be a reading corner

The area underneath the stairs is small but cozy enough to be a reading cornerGriffin Enright Architects

17. Cubbies built into the staircase wall can be perfect for storing and displaying books

Cubbies built into the staircase wall can be perfect for storing and displaying booksReid Rolls

18. Turn the window under the staircase into a cozy reading nook with built-in bookshelves

Turn the window under the staircase into a cozy reading nook with built-in bookshelvesHand Werk

If you lack the home library space, you can improvise. Don’t bother combining functions and including bookcases in your living room’s design when you have a staircase. The area under the stairs or even the staircase walls are perfect for this purpose.

C. Home Office Libraries

19. The antique furniture and the fireplace give this office an old-fashioned look

The antique furniture and the fireplace give this office an old-fashioned look

20. Gray is a beautiful color for a bookcase, allowing the actual books to stand outdoors

Gray is a beautiful color for a bookcase, allowing the actual books to stand outdoors

21. A home office/library doesn’t necessarily have to be an enclosed room

A home office/library doesn’t necessarily have to be an enclosed room

22. If it is spacious enough, a home office can also accommodate a sitting area

If it is spacious enough, a home office can also accommodate a sitting areaLeonas Garbacauskas

23. Casual in the front and professional in the back with elegant accents in between

Casual in the front and professional in the back with elegant accents in between

24. The wood makes this home office look imposing and also elegant

The wood really makes this home office look imposing and also elegant

25. A traditional home office or library looks similar to a living room

A traditional home office or library looks similar to a living room

When you think about it, home offices and home libraries have lots in common. So why not combine the two into a single space? You could have a desk, a reading corner, a tall bookcase, and storage space. Turn this room into your sanctuary and workspace.

D. Reading Rooms

26. A floor lamp is a must-have in any reading room

A floor lamp is a must-have in any reading roomLee Jean-Gilles

27. Make the space feel comfortable with a sectional sofa and maybe even a nap area

Make the space feel comfortable with a sectional sofa and maybe even a nap areaLincoln Barbour

28. Let your mind run wild as you admire the views and come up with your scenarios

Let your mind run wild as you admire the views and come up with your own scenariosRobert Benson

29. The attic is a perfect place for a cozy reading room

The attic is a perfect place for a cozy reading room

30. Your home office can also be your reading sanctuary. I love the Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair

Your home office can also be your reading sanctuary.Love the Herman Miller Eames Lounge ChairPractically Studios

31. Any little free space can be turned into a reading corner

Any little free space can be turned into a reading corner

32. Have two armchairs, in case someone wants to join you

Have two armchairs, in case someone wants to join you

33. An ottoman can be a lovely coffee table replacement as well as a comfy footstool

An ottoman can be a lovely coffee table replacement as well as a comfy footstoolAaron Leitz Photography

34. Paint the ceiling to make the room feel even more magical and classy

Paint the ceiling to make the room feel even more magical and classyJauregui Architect

35. Organize a separate area in the family room where you can spend some time with your favorite book

Organize a separate area in the family room where you can spend some time with your favorite bookArchia Homes

36. Open shelves make a room seem more spacious, and they’re also efficient

Open shelves make a room seem more spacious and they’re also very practical

37. Personalize this space with some cheerful wallpaper

Personalize this space with some cheerful wallpaperAnnie Schlechter

38. Choose a cohesive, traditional look and use dark-stained wood throughout

Choose a cohesive, traditional look and use dark-stained wood throughoutMariko Reed

39. Add a touch of color to the room with some artwork or bold furniture

Add a touch of color to the room with some artwork or bold furnitureJacob Termansen Photography

I used to love reading books, so I can understand why someone would want to have a reading room in their home. It doesn’t have to be ample space. A tiny room with bookshelves on the side walls and a cozy sofa or chair would be perfect. Choose a book, sit down and enter the mysterious world of imagination.

E. An Upstairs Home Library

40. Also, you’ll be able to admire it from downstairs

Also, you’ll be able to admire it from downstairsJosh and Neal

41. Install some open shelves and create an exciting display

Install some open shelves and create an interesting display

A hallway in a loft forms as you climb the stairs and reach the top floor. That space is perfect for a home library or reading area. Just think about it: some bookshelves on the wall and an armchair or a bench would turn that space into an extra room.

F. Modern Home Libraries

42. The library/reading area is raised off the floor, and it becomes a separate space

The library/reading area is raised off the floor and it becomes a separate spaceGriffin Enright Architects

43. The floor-to-ceiling glass wall provides panoramic views of the outdoors

The floor-to-ceiling glass wall provides panoramic views of the outdoorsJim Bartsch Photography

44. Brown can be modern, too, as long as the décor is simple

Brown can be modern too as long as the décor is simpleMarkash Design

45. Use the walls which typically remain empty such as on the entryway area

Use the walls which normally remain empty such as on the entryway areaMoshi Gitelis

46. Turn part of your living room into a more intimate reading and sitting area

Turn part of your living room into a more intimate reading and sitting areaBenvenuti and Stein

That typical traditional design we all have in mind, with wood panels on the walls and brown all over the room, doesn’t apply to modern interior designs. You’ll have to get creative if you want a home library in your current home. It can be an open space off the living room or a cozy corner with access to the terrace.

G. Bookshelves Above The Door

47. You can install shelves above the door in any room of the house

You can install shelves above the door in any room of the house

48. It’s a great way of saving space in your home office

It’s a great way of saving space in your home office

49. You can even install bookshelves in the kitchen or the hallway

You can even install bookshelves in the kitchen or in the hallway

50. Design a wall unit that goes all the way to the ceiling and frames the doors

Design a wall unit that goes all the way to the ceiling and frames the doors

51. Such a design also allows you to create a more cohesive interior décor

Such a design also allows you to create a more cohesive interior décorRob Karosis

52. an excellent idea for small rooms without lots of space for storage

A wonderful idea for small rooms without lots of space for storageJulie Ranee

The area above the doors is perfect for installing bookshelves. It usually remains empty, so if you want to save space, this would be a great way to do it. Of course, you’ll also need a wall if you have many books. The shelves will be impossible to reach, so you’ll need a ladder, another interesting décor element to put in your home.

H. Vertical Bookcases

53. Organize a library around a column in your living space

Organize a library around a column in your living spaceEdritger

54. Vertical bookcases are easy to fit in any space, and they look great in the corner of a room

Vertical bookcases are easy to fit in any space and they look great in the corner of a roomUniversal Joint

55. Create a cozy sitting/ reading corner with a vertical bookcase in the center

Create a cozy sitting/ reading corner with a vertical bookcase in the centerMary Prince

56. Find space for it in your wall unit or closet

Find space for it in your wall unit or closetCurtis Martin

57. You can pair multiple units to create a focal point in the room

You can pair multiple units to create a focal point in the room

Although a bookcase or bookshelf is usually long and sometimes even runs the length of a room, this doesn’t mean it’s the only way to do things. How about a vertical bookcase instead? It can be something as simple as a niche in your wall unit or a series of wall-mounted shelves. You can find many ways to include such a piece in your home.

I. Bedroom Libraries

58. You can use the wall behind your bed, although an earthquake would ruin your night

You can use the wall behind your bed, although an earthquake would ruin your nightMichael J Lee Photography

59. Any wall in the bedroom should be ok for a bookcase

Any wall in the bedroom should be ok for a bookcaseWhit Preston

60. Save space and install bookshelves above and around the windows

Save space and install bookshelves above and around the windows

61. A room divider would nicely solve the problem

A room divider would nicely solve the problemRob Karosis Photography

62. The bookshelves should be close to the bed so you can reach them

The bookshelves should be close to the bed so you can reach them

If you’re the type that likes to read before going to bed, then why not have a library in your bedroom? It’s much more practical than having to find a book every time and then return with it in the bedroom. It’s also an excellent idea because there’s not a lot of furniture you need in this room so there should be enough space for a bookcase.

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