I love the idea of using book shelves as the colour focal point for a room.
Obviously the one above is fairly…dramatic. I really like it but perhaps not realistic for the average urban home. Never fear, there are lots of other ways to use colour and book shelves. Continue reading
When I was young, my family sometimes visited a friend’s house that had book shelves lining the entire length of their hallway. My mum hated it, saying it was “…cluttered and claustrophobic.” I loved it. Someday I’ll have a hallway filled with books (that’s also the day I get my home library and book nook). Continue reading
Genius. Continue reading
I do a large portion of my reading in bed. My bedside table is a tower of books. I wish I had shelves in the bedroom – nice to have lots of books close by.
I was interested to read an interview with John Irving this week where he said “I don’t read in bed, ever… I get up early. I like to read a little before anyone but the dog is up. I also like to read at night, not in bed but just before I go to bed.” Continue reading
I kept thinking about that picture I posted last week of the amazing bath surrounded by a curved bookcase. I went on the hunt for more bathrooms that include books. Continue reading
This picture basically defines pure indulgence, doesn’t it?
Realistically, I’m never going to have my own library room. But a ‘book nook’ is not out of the question, is it?
When I think ‘book nook’ I remember a cosy corner my grade one teacher set up – bean bags, shelves crammed with books and a gauze curtain shielding out the rest of the classroom. I’m thinking something a little more permanent for my ultimate book nook. Check out these lovely nooks – the one above is perfection. Continue reading
Lovely cardboard sheep shelf – via SwissMiss.
This amazing polar bear via Made in Design.
And this friendly whale from Justin Southey.
