“Reading is essential for those who seek
to rise above the ordinary.”
- Jim Rohn

Your home library says a lot about you from your choice in décor, your favorite genre to read, to the pieces of art that inspire you. No matter where you are in life, a library can elevate your home and create a place for you to dream and feed your soul. Whether you identify as a cozy nook reader, a world traveler, or a rigorous academic, check out some of our inspiration for creating your own reading retreat! Bibliophiles rejoice!

FOR THE COZY HOME BODIES:
Use color & texture

Being a home-body means seeking out spaces that make you feel good and creating intentionality through your design choices. Curate your own joyful aesthetic through layering color and texture for a whimsical look. Your home is your castle.

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“Fill your house with stacks of books,
in all the crannies and all the nooks.”
- Dr. Seuss

FOR SUNDAY NAPPERS: Reading nooks

The key to romanticizing your life is to find the joy in the little moments. Even with minimal space, you can design a beautiful library nook at home by snuggling two bookshelves on either side of a window with room for a bench between. This space naturally feels brighter and larger while allowing you to enjoy the view, curled up with a good book! No matter what you have to work with – an attic or a corner, make sure you get some natural light to boost your mood and transform your homes empty spaces.

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FOR THE AVID MYSTERY READERS:
Sit by the hearth

A good book is said to transport you to far off destinations. Melt the shadows of your mystery novel away while you sit by the crackling fire and sip your favorite beverage. A fireplace elevates your space as a focal point to your library and draws people in to listen to the stories.

“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world.
Love of books is the best of all.”
- Jackie Kennedy

FOR THE YOUNGER READERS: Make it fun

Cultivate a learning space that invites in your young readers and gets them excited about using their imagination. Bright colors and beautiful illustrations can spark the imagination of kids of all ages. Make your home library easily accessible and a retreat for your whole family to enjoy. Remember that your child learns through imitation. Create family reading hour where everyone can enjoy reading together, or read aloud for more family bonding time!

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“Not all readers are leaders,
but all leaders are readers.”
–Harry Truman

FOR ACADEMICS & BIG THINKERS:
Keep out the noise

The home library is undoubtedly a luxury, but for the serious learners and academics the space acts as an essential barrier to the outside world. Curate your library in a way that frees your mind to think by showcasing the literature and keeping the space simple.

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FOR WORLD TRAVELERS & DREAMERS:
Get inspired

Travelers and seekers who crave the luxuries of home can blend both of their passions in their home library. Not only can the things you’ve collected along the way represent where you’ve been, but the desire to understand and grow through expanding your world-view. Chart the course for your next adventure.

FOR THE SCANDINAVIAN-INSPIRED & MINIMALISTS:
Define space & geometry

Cleansing spaces re-center the mind and encourage new thoughts and ideas. In order to create the ultimate Scandinavian-Inspired home library, highlighting the more minimalist approach, try white walls as a backdrop and use the books, furniture and fresh flowers to encourage serenity and simplicity.

Spark your imagination with more library designs on our Pinterest board!