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[Desert Lily]

I agree with @Citrine1  and like the first one best.

[stevieb]

@Sooner  I tend to agree, there are libraries and there are areas with shelves... Most of my shelves are in a spare bedroom and in my foyer, but I'd not consider either a library... 

Some nice rooms but none I'd replicate... The first room is appealing but seems to me more like a room in an upscale club or the reading room in a nicer university library than anything I'd want in a private home... I sort of like #12... I think the desk is lovely... I like the idea of combining a separate dining room, (if used sparingly, as most tend to be), with a library like space...

[BirkiLady]

We do have a library in this home. It comfy, cozy and walled with books, windows and a wet bar with a Bose music system and original artwork. We designed it shortly after purchasing the house and before tearing apart the kitchen! Priorities came first with us. It's a peaceful space.

Our love of books was the beginning of our friendship long, long ago. 

[lynnie61]

@Oznell    Love the rooms.  #1.  Love it, but maybe with a little lighter furniture.  But love the room.  First thing it reminded me of, haha, would be the library in the Game “clue”.  Before reading all the responses, also thought, love the window seat in #11.  

I dont have a ton of books.  I’m a library borrower,  Read and return them.  But I honestly would love a special “serene” setting to read and relax in.  No library in this apartment. 🤨

[AuntG]

The entrance hall library intrigued me. The den I liked was on the show Leave It To Beaver. Ward Cleaver's den had a wall of books behind his desk. There were leather chairs, a big globe, and in some episodes,  a television. Beautiful pocket doors could be slid shut if he had to speak with the boys in private.

[Trailrun23]

Too many beautiful rooms to choose an absolute favorite. Too many chairs in the first photo, and the spiral staircase breaks up the room too much for my taste in the loft one. If I must choose a favorite, it would be the "slightly messy" one. Looks like someone is actually using the room rather than just decorating it. I love libraries

[Iwantcoffee]

From Katie Ridder portfolio

[Oznell]

Wow, @Iwantcoffee ,  thanks for posting this example.  It is so cheerful and well-done!   Even if the marigold wall color wouldn't be my favorite, I totally see how it works in this charming library/study to produce a lively, welcoming space.  Every element has been thought through with care.

[Iwantcoffee]

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@Oznell wrote:

Wow, @Iwantcoffee ,  thanks for posting this example.  It is so cheerful and well-done!   Even if the marigold wall color wouldn't be my favorite, I totally see how it works in this charming library/study to produce a lively, welcoming space.  Every element has been thought through with care.

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Have you seen any of Katie Ridder's interiors? If not I recommend her website. Her designs are beautiful and colorful, a pleasure to see.

[Oznell]

Oh, I agree, @Iwantcoffee --  I like Katie Ridder, and her wonderful use of color.  You have a good eye!