With smaller chairs and a foot stool I like this look
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I don't think we are inhibited by putty a chair close to the book shelf. The ladder is more about looks
With smaller chairs and the desk set kitty corner where the chaise was this could work
The couch is big here but I like the concept
Or something like this
This is more what I had in mind minus 2 of the chairs
With smaller chairs and a foot stool I like this look
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