24 Dreamy Home Libraries
Adding a library brings a luxurious touch to your home, whether it is a small reading nook or an elaborate space to entertain guests. Check out these grand and inspiring home libraries that will have you feeling like you're in a real-life fairy tale.
Private Home Libraries
There is something dreamy about a home library. Whether it is a small reading nook or an expansive space with shelves upon shelves of bound adventures waiting to be discovered. Check out these romantic home libraries that will leave you feeling like you are in a real-life fairytale.
Contemporary Library + Fireplace
Floor-to-ceiling black built-in shelves make a dramatic, memorable space out of this library.
Views, Art + Desk
The two-story paneled library mixes traditional and modern styles. Dark brown walls are paired with classic bookcases filled with the homeowners' collection. Centered in the room are a long rustic table and contemporary wire-and-leather chairs, creating a great spot for homework and research, while cozy chairs by the bay window make for the perfect reading area.
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Handsome Library
Curl up on the tufted leather sofa with a good book in this wood-paneled library. At one end, a fireplace is flanked with built-in storage and framed art. Hardwood floors are softened up with a multicolor area rug, while the room is brightened by natural light from oversized windows.
Georgian Mansion Library
Luxurious wood paneling adorns the stately two-story library, creating a nobly elegant retreat for quiet study by the fire. The bookshelves' interior is done in a rich green for a subtle pop of color.
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Bookshelf + Art Display
Floor-to-ceiling, built-in bookshelves provide storage and an elegant backdrop for artwork and collectibles. Cozy seating and a chess table make for a perfect place to enjoy a match.
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Reading Nook With Funky Wallpaper
In this reading nook, the abstract face wallpaper is a subtle backdrop for a library that houses a rainbow of books, cheerful graphic pillows and artwork.
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Modern Custom Library
In this incredible library, the custom bookshelves are equally exciting as any title they may hold. Special lit niches highlight artwork, photos and other treasures.
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Reading Room
This multipurpose family room is reminiscent of the reading rooms of grand European estates. Designer Stephanie Wohlner says, "by adding the bookcases, a tall storage unit, ceiling beams and three seating areas, we were able to change the dynamics of the entire room, adding layers of warmth and a sense of cohesiveness."
Library With Coffered Ceiling
The library has tons of classic appeal with its floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in handsome dark wood and a coffered ceiling.
Upscale Serenity
This upscale library is filled with elegance. The soft gray and gold color tones coordinate to deliver a luxurious feel to the study space. Glass, metal, stone and Venetian plaster implement different textures for a dimensional look. Two hidden storage cabinets flank built-in shelving to store a large book collection.
Library and Home Office
This combination home office/library features rift oak paneling stained a dark gray, light hardwood floors and a two-tone paneled ceiling with recessed lighting.