topic Re: Library with VERY High Ceilings in Home

Library with VERY High Ceilings

lolakimono — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 15:48:07 GMT

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persiflage — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 15:53:16 GMT

Love this, I would spend all day here. I would dress up the ceiling, remove the chairs and have one wingback just for me.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 15:54:42 GMT

Slightly stupid to have books on shelves that are totally inaccessible

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SandPiper — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:05:43 GMT

I’m not a fan of libraries in a home. And where is the rolling ladder.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:09:05 GMT

I really don’t care for it.

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ScarletDove — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:14:23 GMT

Library is crowed in this picture...scrap the leather footrest and why are those pictures tacked onto the front of the bookshelf, they look way out of place! Needs to be brightened up, paint color is way too drab. And, scrap the drapes, I hate overdone heavy drapes....something lighter, none, or use custom wood shutters on the arch window! And where is the gliding ladder to reach the top shelf?

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spiderw — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:12:50 GMT

Since I was a young girl I have always loved libraries in homes. This room is very appealing but how do you access the books on the high shelves or are they just decorative books. Aside from that I do love the room and could easily find myself in one of those chairs reading a good book, comfortable and relaxed !!!!

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SoftRain — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:13:48 GMT

LOVELY!!! I think it is beautiful! Have always admired home libraries, and the more books the better! Coffered ceiling with inset lighting, gorgeous! The furniture and the set up is amazing and classic! The two pieces of small art on the shelves is a nice touch! The top rows of books in libraries such as this, are not to be read necessarily. They are usually a collection of masterpieces that are purely for display. But, there are also library ladders that allow you to reach the top shelves for cleaning or to change or add books.

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pommom — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:18:58 GMT

Too masculine for me.

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Bri369 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:21:41 GMT

Very nice!

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spot555 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:27:51 GMT

Very cozy. I love natural wood, but I'm not sure it's perfect for this room's ceiling. Maybe in person it looks different.

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Snicks1 — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:26:39 GMT

I love this room. I would take down the artwork on the library shelf uprights, however. I just don't think it is necessary or attractive, personally. The room is a bit crowded, but still, I'd love to have this in my home.

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SahmIam — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:30:33 GMT

Grew up with one in our house. However, it was the traditional mahogany/dark wood, rolling ladder, oxblood leather chairs with studs, large desk, etc. It was my favorite room in the winter due to the huge library window that looked over the property and the fireplace. Reading a book, drinking hot cocoa, a fire and the snow through the window....wonderful memory.

This room looks kinda small for the large pieces of furniture the're using. Not a fan of the ceiling though the dome does add drama. Just wish they had not used that type of wood-work inside the dome.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:33:28 GMT

books are life....i could live here.

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:36:37 GMT

@SahmIam That would have been my favorite room in the house

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millieshops — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 16:41:16 GMT

@SandPiperI was thinking as I read the post above yours that there's a bit of the shelf area not in the picture and the rolling laddert is there.

Just last weekend, I spent 2 days in a home that had those 12-foot ceilings in every downstairs room. I liked what was there as a place to visit, but in my own everyday space, I like quite sparse decor and those high ceilings aren't at all the best for my style.

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DREAMON — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:11:30 GMT

I am not really a Library person but I like this..I would remove the drapes.

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godi — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:38:13 GMT

The room is small. The desk takes up to much room. Love the shelf colors. Interesting how they hung those pics. All in all nice room.

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on the bay — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:45:44 GMT

Unlilke a lot of high ceilings, I thin this one provides a lot of ambience

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wilma — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 17:49:21 GMT

I like the shelving minus the artwork hanging on it. I don't think the natural wood color ceiling goes with the rest of the room. I don’t care for the furniture or drapes.

We use our smallest bedroom as a reading and music room. One wall has 2 tall bookshelves with some of our books (others are in our finished basement). The room also has 2 recliners with a small table and lamp between the chairs, stereo, my guitars, and a cedar chest.