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February 9, 2013 by Claire (The Captive Reader)

credit: Bosworth Hoedemaker

Sometimes I find it overwhelming when there are bookshelves on more than one wall in a room, but I think this room strikes the perfect balance. There are books but there is also enough white space to balance the dark spines. Very inviting.

Posted in Library Lust | 13 Comments

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on February 9, 2013 at 02:00 | Reply Margaret Powling

Now, that is my kind of room! Absolutley love it, but much of this is as much to do with the colours as the actual arrangement of books, soft creams and russets, polished wood, pretty throws, lamps and, of coruse, books. I could imagine sitting at that table having a lovely lunch (it looks like the kitchen through the doorway) and then sitting in that lovely leather chair, with coffee, and a good book. Perfect!
on February 9, 2013 at 03:13 | Reply Simon T

What a lovely room! But how do they reach the books above the window?
on February 9, 2013 at 04:23 | Reply Margaret Powling

Simon T, you get a little step-ladder, chuck! Or, if you suffer from vertigo, you get someone else to get them down for you.
on February 9, 2013 at 04:42 | Reply Audrey

Oh, I do like this one! But I’m also drawn to that glimpse of the kitchen…
on February 9, 2013 at 05:16 | Reply Lisa

I like this one too! except for the large cat head on the wall by the chair – I find that a little creepy, and wouldn’t want it looking over my shoulder while I read.
on February 9, 2013 at 05:56 | Reply Lilac

The right mix of cosy and airy
on February 9, 2013 at 07:12 | Reply Sunday Taylor

Love this one! And there is something about red in a room that makes me feel good. I could spend many happy hours here!
on February 9, 2013 at 07:55 | Reply lifeonthecutoff

What a bright, cheerful library. It looks like it is just off the kitchen. Food and books. Who could ask for more?
on February 9, 2013 at 08:00 | Reply Belle

Oh, I love that one can sit and read, entertain friends, and enjoy a meal all in the comforting presence of those books. Lovely.
on February 9, 2013 at 09:58 | Reply penandpencilgirls

This looks like one I’d be delighted to live with – lots of space to read and with a glass of wine conveniently to hand by the look of it too. I love that throw as well.
on February 9, 2013 at 16:30 | Reply Miss Darcy's Library

Yep, I could live there!
on February 10, 2013 at 06:20 | Reply Susan in TX

Love this one – could definitely live there. But, I would take those masks off the wall and replace them with pastoral paintings.
on February 11, 2013 at 11:13 | Reply Stefanie

Love it! I could totally curl up for hours in that chair by the window.