Does having an entire room in your home just for books and chairs in which to read them mean you've finally made it? I kinda think it does. (In my fantasy, it has to have one of those rolling ladders, too.) Here, Robin Mayer, Country Living's Senior Decorating Editor walks us through the decorating details in 2008's House of the Year library, which is distinctly devoid of dark leather and the rolling ladder (and probably the dusty, musty old-book smells)—but I like it anyway. It actually seems to be a pretty achievable room to pull off—it looks like they've just converted a small pass-through area into a cozy reading nook, which is a great idea for an awkward, not-quite-big-enough-to-be-a-full-room space in your home. The key lies in the space-saving floor-to-ceiling bookcases and the cool, light-reflecting paint color for the walls (which is the same shade as the bookcases, for continuity); an antique-looking metal caged pendant light brings in a little of the Ye Olde Library feel that you sort of instinctively want to see in a space like this. I would give one note to the Country Living editors, though—isn't the library the one room in the house that really doesn't need its own TV? I'm just sayin'. Watch the clip here.
Build a library in the hallway: More lessons from the House of the Year
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:00am PDT
Report AbuseI agree...no tv in the library. A nice comfy chair would suit me better also.
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:57am PDT
Report AbuseI would love a space like this, maybe when the kids are older ~ sigh
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:56pm PDT
Report AbuseI dream of one day owning a house with a library in it. I love the built in bookshelves. I agree with Mom of Two though, I don't want a TV in the library and I'd much rather have comfortable furniture. I want to curl up with a book on a comfy couch or cosy chair. That furniture looks too uncomfortable for my tastes.
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Posted by Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:45am PDT
Report AbuseI've checked the whole house on the site of country living...really charming house. Wish to change mine in a style
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Posted by Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:50pm PDT
Report AbuseHow do you get through the door without tripping on all that furniture?
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