Home Libraries and Decor for the Bibliophile

I am a total Bibliophile and no matter how many book

cases you give me, I can fill it up. I'm dedicating this

post to the home library. I absolutely adore the library

above. The curtain gives a nice pop of color and you

can draw the curtain if you want a nice clean "wall".

This room is from Apartment Therapy. I love

the color of the walls and the way the owners

opted for low book cases for a modern look.

Here's a great idea for the magazine lover.

Stack the magazines horizontally in neat

columns.

Tracy Garet's amazing home includes this

floor to ceiling, huge built in book case. It's

basically her wall and she hangs artwork

on it as well.

A more modern rendition of the home library. The tables

and chairs in the room make it feel like a true library.

Beautiful shelving in black with covered cabinets

below to store items. Love the nailheads on the door!

I thought this was an interesting built in book

case since it's built right up into the vaulted

roof.

Shelving with covered glass gives a more polished

and sophisticated look while protecting the books

from dust and other microbes.

Can you believe Karl Lagerfield's mountain of books?

I found this lovely photo from Ma Belle.

The extremely high ceilings really caught

my eye. I would LOve to have this kind

of library only...I'm afraid of heights...

A more traditional library or living room.

Proof that one can live without the TV!

I always thought bookshelves built around door frames

that spanned walls were a very clever use of space. It

also lends to a more eclectic look and homey look.

Another more traditional library at home.

And for all of you romantics, this is the home library

for you. Hope you've enjoyed the tour.

If you love books and libraries, this is my

recommendation available from Amazon.

It's truly a beautiful book filled with gorgeous

libraries around the world.