Literature and owning books are passion to many people, so book accommodation should play important role. Apart from practicality and maintenance, the tidy and nice look of the shelf and the way of arranging books are also important. The shape of the shelf and choice of the zone will affect on creating pleasurable ambient.
Since the middle of last century, shelves and house libraries have become present element in households. The reason for that was greater availability of books. Firstly they were being put in closed, then glass elements and in the end they have become a decorative element being exposed on completely opened shelves. For all those who aren’t very prone to cleaning, this solution will be found impractical, so they will have to choose between functionality and aesthetics.
Ideal position of a house library is in the zone of living room, or in a separated room that communicates with the living room. The space of the library is calm and relaxing, so the sliding door would be ideal element for separating or connecting this space with the living room.
In case of a separated room, it can stylistically be totally different from the living room zone, but the details that will bring the whole place into balance are desirable. For example, if you have a green wall in the living room, then you should certainly bring in a green decorative item into the library space. If the wood has a big role in your living room, then definitely let the library have a few discreet wooden details, such as a picture frame in the color identical to the one in the living room, or wooden legs of a sofa or an armchair, etc.
In smaller rooms, the library is integral part of a living room zone. In the newest residential concepts, it can also be a part of a kitchen bar, because this zone also increasingly requires space for accommodation of culinary books. In that way, the library will give unusual and casual impression of the space. All those who find a kitchen island too radical solution, are suggested to locate their library in the zone of a TV commode or in a separated corner, that will, together with a lamp, a little armchair and greenery, become an oasis for relaxation.
A dividing wall towards another room can also be a house library, and in that way both visual effect and space saving will be accomplished, especially when it comes to smaller living rooms. This element can either be closed with its back or entirely opened to another room, creating interesting spatial relations.
The books have become an integral part of a house decor, so their accommodation has become a real creative game and enrichment of the space.
