If I weren’t a writer or in publishing, I always thought I’d be a decorator/interior designer (I’m not sure I have the artistic skills for it, but I could try). Although I’ll never make a career of it, I still love decorating at home. My tastes are eclectic, but I’m most drawn to spaces that are comfortable, warm, colourful, and a little whimsical. Books everywhere are a must. (Minimalism? What’s that?) With that in mind, I thought I’d share some pictures I found online of home libraries that inspire me. Hopefully you’ll find something to be inspired by too…
I love the cozy feel of Vita Sackville-West’s library. And you can never go wrong with a tower.
Bookcase art, flowers, and a comfy couch– when can I move in?
Floor-to-ceiling books and an old-fashioned library ladder– these are my goals. The arched doorway is a nice touch (although the books wedged in above it are a little painful to look at).
So many books (the climb would be worth it)…
This is just the definition of cozy. I would never leave.
Happy colours, orchids, and built-in shelves. I’m not a fan of the books being used to prop up the coffee table, though.
Based on the way the shelves are set up, this is probably a bookstore, but I don’t even care. I would love a room packed with shelves and featuring a window seat. Great floor too.
This is the perfect reading spot: plenty of books, a comfortable window seat, and a table for working.
Cozy and comfortable. Not to mention those gorgeous sofas.
Everything about this. I need to get a blanket like that for my boring grey couch.
For those of us who can’t afford a Parisian apartment like this one, the look could probably be emulated with wallpaper, paint, and similar furniture. And a whole lot of books ♥
What do you think– do any of these appeal to you? What do you look for in a home library? Minimalism or maximalism? Share in the comments…
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Aspasía S. Bissas
Aspasía S. Bissas 
Cozy and comfortable with the gorgeous sofas would be my ideal!
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At the end of the day. I think cozy and comfortable always wins 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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That is a lot of books – thanks for posting!🎃
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And I want them all! 🙂 Glad you liked (nice jack o’ lantern btw) 🙂
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I’d be curious to see YOUR current set up of a library,even if just a book case.
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At the moment all our books are packed, but once we move and get set up I’ll be happy to share 🙂
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Some of those images are great!! I like the idea of a book corner but the way this house is configured, it just wouldn’t work. At the moment, I have a 3.3m wide run of floor-to-ceiling bookcase but the others are spread around the house, so, its not really a library, sadly. 😉
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Alas, I think most of us are limited by floor plans and house design. There’s something to be said for books everywhere, rather than all in one room, though 🙂
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Ha, yes but when you see images such as yours, the mind goes racing!! 😉
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So true– it’s a little bit of self torture, isn’t it? 🙂 But hopefully we can at least be inspired to change what we can, if we like what we see 🙂
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That’s true – inspirational aspirations 😉
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A little decorating can go a long way 🙂
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🙂
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