Re: For the Avid Readers/Gardeners

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

I agree with @OKPrincess about the beautiful quilt! I like this room a lot. Reminds me of yesteryear. And that little ottoman is precious.

hellie jo · ‎07-16-2017

Love it.Looks like a lovely cottage.

akaburtonfan · ‎12-08-2013

I would spend all day in this room — love it!

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

The living room I grew up in had french doors going out to a wonderful all-weather porch, which let in all the natural light. Beside those french doors, Mom had custom built bookcases from floor to ceiling. They were lovely. (Our living room wasn't a raised ceiling like in this picture, of course.) She was an editor of the newspaper, as well as the book editor for many years. Our entire family devoured books. We had built-in bookcases in our bedrooms, the family room and the upstairs all-weather sleeping porch!

There were also french doors leading into the living room from the front hallway and french doors on the other side of the front hallway leading into the dining room. When we had a fire in the fireplace, we would close both sets of french doors (by the front hallway) and the LR would be so toasty. The closed french doors also kept the warm air from the rest of the house from going up the chimney!

That home was such a great place to grow up in; a perfect family home.

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Ladylaughsalot · ‎06-01-2010

Love it!

ScarletDove · ‎07-11-2010

Nice BUT a bit crowded....and where is the wall ladder to reach the books? Remove the drapes....not needed!

PS: The additional picture shows way too much furniture clutter for the room! Remove half the furniture, amoire, drapes, add a ladder, etc. and the room will open up to be nice, cozy and airy!