Modern European-inspired Library with Espresso and White Walls and Ceiling
A library designed by Martin Kobus in San Francisco has a massive fireplace sheathed in a clean white plaster and a custom sofa wrapped in pleated folds of leather.
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Martin Kobus
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Two-Story Study
The two-story study in this luxury home features mahogany walls and exquisite furnishings.
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Modern Kid's Library Features Low Built-In Bookshelves
Low built-in bookshelves allow kids to pick out their favorite books without asking for help from an adult. Plush orange bean bags are a kid-friendly addition to this modern library.
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Traditional Library With Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelves
A large wooden desk and plush cream chair and ottoman combo make this traditional library the perfect place to work or read. A decorative rug adds a bright twist to an otherwise monochromatic palette.
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Mid-Century Home Library
This mid-century home library with a chic, leather chair is both stylish and functional thanks to a modern built-in bookshelf.
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Contemporary Library With Bookshelf Wall
A modern, woven armchair contrasts with traditional elements of this library, like the cream settee, bookcase and desk. Three, narrow clerestory windows make the ceilings feel even loftier.
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Blue Library with Pool Table
This luxurious library and living room has built-in wood bookshelves to match the beautiful wood pool table. A masculine library and game room, this is the perfect entertaining space.
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Traditional Study With Red Rug
The handsome study includes a stately brick fireplace with a wood mantel. A large Oriental rug unifies the space and ties together the warm reds and oranges of the decor.
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Beacham & Company
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Colorful, Eclectic Home Library Offers Comfy Seating
Two walls of built-ins rise to the peaked ceiling of this contemporary, third-story library. Chairs are sited to make the most of the room's lakefront views. A collection of Suzani blankets inspired the room's design and color palette.
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Amber Clore
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Blue Transitional Library With Corduroy Chair
In this transitional library, the designer blends a mix of rich fabrics. A blue corduroy chair sits in front of the window with a watered silk and white sheer curtain, as well as a blue fabric window shade with beads.
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Jennifer Duneier
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Metal Cutout Sunshades Allow Dappled Light Into Second Floor Library
As the afternoon sun pours onto this two-story building, the metal cutout sunshade helps to filter the light that makes it into the library. This helps regulate the temperature in the space, but it also dapples the library with an elegant glow that allows readers plenty of light to explore their favorite books.
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Country Reading Room With Full Wall Bookshelves, Leaf Patterned Window Seat and Wood Piano
White bookshelves reach to the ceiling for maximum book storage in this home library. A wonderful, unique book page light fixture is an excellent detail for this reading focused room. A window seat is padded with an orange, leaf design cushion with matching throw pillows.
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Jeff Pelletier
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Dark Blue Transitional Library With Built-In Bookcases
This transitional library uses a dark blue on the walls to give the space a moody ambiance. Built-in bookcases provide plenty of room for displaying well-loved tomes and knickknacks.
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Chango and Co.
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Modern Eclectic Beamed Library with Artwork
A library by Dutch-born designer Martin Kobus was inspired by the use of an original Rembrandt. His firm installed crisp white plaster work on the ceilings in between the beams and on the upper walls, then stained the wood paneling a rich dark espresso.
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Martin Kobus
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Cozy, Blue Study Area
Built-in bookshelves flank a simple, elegant study. Books, art and pictures give the shelves a collected over time look.
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Lisa Vail
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Small Library With Dog
Walls of bookshelves, a window seat and a wide-set armchair make this petite sitting room easy to disappear into.
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Modern Library with Retractable Screen
This library space was once a sea of wall-to-wall green with gold accents and cluttered bookshelves. Now, the space is elegant and calming. The home's original molding and wainscoting has been restored and highlighted in this sleek, new design, and the bookcases have been cleaned up and stocked with myriad books. The luscious, overstuffed furniture gives the family a great place to relax and read, but this space has also been equipped with some tech savvy gadgets, such as a projector with a retractable screen, so that the family can watch their favorite soccer matches in style.
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White Traditional Library With Cozy Sitting Area
Built-in shelving delivers maximum functionality without sacrificing space. Two white sofas with colorful pillows make a quaint sitting area to cozy up with a good book.
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Design Development