Biltmore House Library With Christmas Tree and Fire
Swags of fresh evergreens and a brightly lit Christmas tree bring seasonal cheer to Biltmore House's massive, 40-by-60-foot, two-story library.
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Dark Wood Paneling, 35-Foot Ceilings Create Stately Look in Library
Dark wood wall paneling and soaring 35-food ceilings create a stately look to this in-home library that boasts two floors of bookshelves. A chesterfield sofa, armchairs and table offer options for pleasure reading or serious study.
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Traditional Desk Area With White Chair and Red Area Rug
A red Oriental rug brings color to this dark workspace, while white French doors allow natural light to brighten the space. A vintage desk and white wood chair add a touch of early American charm.
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Private Getaway
With seating for four, the library can be used for more private conversation during a big party at home, or for a leisurely drink after dinner for a smaller gathering.
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Cypress Paneled Library With Grasscloth Upholstered Furniture
This home library features wall-to-wall cypress paneling paired with neutral grasscloth upholstered furniture, including a chaise lounge and sofa. Square patterned pillows decorate the furniture, while colorful glass vases sit atop the wooden coffee table. A sisal area rug completes the natural look of the space.
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Elegant Home Library
This elegant home library features armchairs, a limestone fireplace, wood paneling, an area rug and wood ceiling beams. Traditional artwork and urn-shaped accessories sit above the fireplace.
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Elegant Home Library
Who said a library has to be dark and boring? The condo's library is a stylish place to relax with a good book (or two). Floor to ceiling windows offer expansive views of Chicago.
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Awkward Hallway Space Transformed Into Cozy Reading Nook
A small space with an awkward transition between a hallway and formal living room is put to use as a cozy reading nook. Though the chaise and bookcase are modern in nature, the leather upholstery and crown molding-style trim help keep the space traditional enough to fit the adjacent room. The cowhide rug adds extra coziness, making this a perfect spot to curl up with a great book.
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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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Book Smart
Finding space for more books is a big issue for collectors and one reason we have significantly pared back our library. We DIY'd these bookcases in the guest room giving the space a library/study feel.
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Mediterranean Stair Landing With Bookshelves
Built-in and beautifully carved, bookshelves line the walls of this stair landing-turned-library. The room feels open despite all the dark wood, thanks to the high ceilings and light Venetian plaster walls.
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Cozy Study With a Library Bookcase
This cozy library, painted in a sycamore grain and yellow tones, includes a wall of bookshelves and a gorgeous chandelier.
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San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2014, Library Table and Chairs
Two cream-colored linen chairs flank a Catena Table by Troscan in the Library at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2014. The top of the table is honed limestone, while the base is hand-finished and rubbed cast-solid bronze. Designer Geoffrey De Sousa created this space to be a calm respite after a long day.
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Eclectic Library Features Metallic Poufs, Unusual Table
A love of color and a collection of Suzani blankets inspired the palette and design of this eclectic library. A pair of classic wing chairs is perfectly sited to take advantage of lakeside views. Two shimmering garden stools sub as ottomans to bring in a bit of bling.
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Sexy Study
"I don't know what my home style is" says Steele. "I like fun and different and colorful." Her study in the front of the house is defined by her eclectic sense of style, with wood paneling brought into the 21st century with chic black paint and a mix of colorful pillows, leopard print and a few hot pink items illustrating Jamie's love of color.
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Upstairs Landing Doubles as Small Library With Stunning Views
An upstairs landing doubles as a small library thanks to floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and comfortable seating. Like most of the rooms in this home, the space enjoys views of the Phoenix valley and includes access to the home's balcony through a sliding door.
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Wood Paneled Contemporary Library With Red Sofa
An atmosphere of eccentric luxury is created in this striking library where wood panels cover the space from floor to ceiling and a red sofa and zebra print rug await visitors in the center of the room.
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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.