Library

Sliding shelves--ideal for sanctuary entrance. Shelves dedicated to religious tomes.

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Stair landing, built in shelves and window seat. Perhaps kids' books on stair leading to playroom/kids' floor instead of personal library items. Intersperse girls' framed artwork and crafts.

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Sunken carpeted floor from hardwood (dark carpet vs. white washed wood floors/white furnishings?). Glass table. Floor-to-ceiling left bookshelves vs floor-to-ceiling right windows. Fireplace ahead vs television behind?

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The problem with home libraries is that they often look cluttered. The larger the collection, the more difficult it is to make the room look open. The light colors used in this and the simplicity of the accessories is a perfect way to counteract the chaos of mismatched colors of the tomes. It also draws attention to them, which is a plus, seeing as the books should be the centerpiece of every library. The only improvement I can think of would be shorter shelves, instead of floor-to-ceiling, to make the space seem a bit bigger.

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