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I don't mind a lighter wood or paint but the darker woods suck out too much light and feel oppressive.

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Again, it's fine to just surround openings if needed. I think it's warm.

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If you put them to the ceiling, I might need a ladder.

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I like that the shelves don't line up.

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Not a fan of dental molding.

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Very simple. I like.

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Okay...I may have changed my mind. Maybe I could do a couple low filing cabinets beneath a few of the bookshelves. Since we will read/study in billiards room it would be a way to corral paper chase.

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I am not a fan of half bookcases/half cabinet space.

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Something about this seems frumpy.

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Coloring the background makes these books seem like purposeful decor. Kinda like.

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I like that this is slightly trimmed out...not overdone.

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Don't laugh. We have plenty of books to fill this space. He hides many at work.

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I will need to be able to alter heights of shelves. Some of David's books are large textbooks.

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I like adding over the doorway.

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don't like. I'd rather have something else. This feels like a new home development tour.

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