There is something idyllic about curling up in a cozy book nook with a good read and a cup of your favorite hot beverage, transporting you to another place and time. Books can also be found in a home library complete with a rolling ladder, yet they are less practical and cannot easily be integrated […]
Having a creative and inspiring home office is key for productivity and a great bookshelf design will provide functional storage and personalization. A bookshelf can be a built-in solution or it can be a piece of furniture that is custom-built or purchased from a home goods store. They will add a stylish element to your […]
Today we have put together an amazing collection of cozy book nooks to inspire you to create one in an under-utilized area of your own home. Whether you are remodeling your home or building from scratch, we have some exciting ideas for you to create a snuggly spot in an area of your home to […]
An ordinary bookcase can be completely transformed into a rainbow of color when you have coordinated books arranged by hue, creating a magnetic appeal. Have a look through your collection in a new light, see what you might be able to do to re-work it to make it more attractive. Your bookshelves can be the […]
Feldman Architecture brought to life this amazing modern home for a couple of empty nesters who have spent years living across the world, eventually settling in Sausalito, California. The original home featured breathtaking panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay yet was lacking in personality and charm. The new homeowners wanted to inject their own unique personal style […]
The top two levels of a YMCA building were converted into a luminous and airy loft by Ensemble Architecture, located in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of New York City. The structure had been converted into apartments in the early 1980’s, so the loft had not been updated since then. The scope of this project was […]
House of Books was recently remodeled to include a multi-level bookcase for a couple of book lovers by architecture studio SHH, located in Hampstead, London, England. The property’s name derives from its previous owner, Labour leader Michael Foot, who was known as ‘The Old Bibliophile’ because of his enormous library of books. Description from the architects: […]
Having bookshelves in your home keeps your space organized and wherever the bookshelf is, it creates a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, a great place to read a book. If you have high ceilings in your home, you can create a dramatic statement wall filled with books. Adding colorful books onto the shelves will add interest and infuse […]
Long Brick House is a minimalist hillside home built on a budget and designed for book lovers by Földes & Co. Architects, located in Pilisborosjeno, Pest County, Hungary. This 1,483 square foot (137.8 square meters) home can be described as minimalist design meets everlasting intellectual values. The project was initiated by an intellectual couple who […]
If you are a book lover, than a natural part of leisure time at home would be having bookshelves filled with books accessible in your cozy bedroom retreat. Shelving allows you to have personal expression in your design scheme and with the addition of books, no matter what the genre, is an engaging accoutrement in […]
