Lockdown Day 28: Create A Cool Home Library With These Tips
A home library is for connoisseurs of books and there’s something truly magical about creating a library of your own. A home library and your book collection speak a lot about you and your personality.
Commonfloor tells you how to create a home library.
Figure out the perfect room for library:
It is very important to identify the space where you wish to create the library. It is not very important to devote an entire room for the library, just a part of a room will also work if it has enough space to accommodate your reading chair and table along with the complete collection of your book. Make sure that the library should have enough space to accommodate the books you would like to add in future.
Preferably, a library should have high ceiling and ample natural light with a window opening towards some green area.
Shelves – the most important element of a library:
While choosing the racks for your library make sure that they match with the furnishing of the room. You can have racks made up of wood or steel; in case your room has less space you can also go for built in racks to maximize the space. Wooden racks give your library a warm, trendy and tidy look and this look cannot be achieved by using the modern furniture.
Use of colors and shades:
If your library is in a small space in that case use of light and neutral colours will give it the perfect look. These light colors reflect the natural light and makes the library come alive. Use of striped flooring or carpeted flooring is advisable for the library. The carpets help in maintain the low noise level in the library.
Accessorize with lamps, tables and chairs:
A comfortable couch with a trendy steel lamp will give your home library a warm and modern look. One can also go for a chair and table, and if required a computer or a television in the library.
Lighting adds to your book collection:
Lighting pals a very important role in creating the perfect ambiance. The lighting in the library should be soft and the lamps should be provided at the reading corner.
Adding plants adds the freshness to the library. One can also create an interesting play of light using the indoor plants. Sculptures and paintings also adds brings life to the library.
