All of us grew up watching Beauty and the Beast where we were as awestruck as Belle on finding out that the Beast had gifted her a magnificent library as a romantic gesture.Despite it's growing popularity, ebooks can never replace the charm of physical books.Books are precious wealth in the form of intellectual wisdom.They give a momentary escape from reality allowing you to travel to another world where you can lose yourself and instead be a part of someone else's life. Books have the power to make us emotionally attached to fictional characters and twist our emotions.Even if you are not a bibliophile, you must enjoy reading books.A library is a classy and a dreamy addition to your home that is sure to rekindle your love for books.Here are some tasteful tips that will help you to create this idyllic retreat.
•If you have a large house with plenty of rooms then half the work is already done but even if you cannot afford to devote a whole room for reading, there is no need to be disappointed.You can build bookshelves in limited spaces too such as above the door if you have high ceiling rooms, beside the stairs, behind the sofa,under the staircase,the wall space beside windows or the attic.There is always the option of buying bookshelves with seating spaces.
•Use sturdy hardwood bookshelves for an elegant and antique touch. Avoid using particle board as a material for making your bookshelves since they are not strong enough.You can stick to the traditional wooden bookcases or try out some other interesting designs such as the tree bookshelf and the staggered bookshelf.Creative bookshelves are both futuristic and elegant.A bookshelf ladder is a functional and voguish addition to your library.
•A fabulous home library decor does not simply involve some bookshelves but also a cozy and relaxing reading space. For spending the day curled up with a book,a comfortable seating space is a must.You can use divans, bean bags,lounge chairs, lovsacs, sectional sofas, hammocks,reading benches,cozy armchairs,high back chairs or floor mattresses.
•The arrangement of books is crucial to the visual aesthetics of your library.Besides arranging them categorically,you can also stack them vertically and horizontally alternatively,colour coordinate the book jackets and spines or arrange them according to the order in which you have read them.However,avoid cluttering your bookshelf with too many books and leave some space to soothe your eyes.
•You can accessorize the shelves with souvenirs,sculptures,framed wall art, vases, cool posters of your favourite fictional characters or quirky quotes.You can also merge your books with your movie and music collections.Adding a mirror in your library would reflect light and make it seem large and airy.
•For the walls,you can go with graphic patterns,pastel shades, monochromatic colour schemes and wallpapers.Do not be hesitant to try uncoventional and dark hues like black,grey,brown, green or navy blue.
•Make sure that your library is located in a place where it receives loads of natural light.You can use wall sconces,pendant or accent lighting for your library.Bookcases should be separately illuminated and use a mix of floor and table lamps for reading.
•Complete the library with woolen rugs,fur rugs and handmade rugs.You can also try out the Moroccan rugs,New Zealand rugs or oriental rugs for a bit more sophistication.
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