bookshelves

I love books.  As a kid I think I remember having bookshelves full of books in most of our houses because my mom was also a book lover.

This wall has been completely empty for quite some time as I’ve contemplated the style and the direction I want to take for my bookshelves.

I debated bookshelves or a gallery of collected art on this wall since we moved in.  The bookshelves have taken the lead position.  I think it’s the perfect spot.  They’ll be tucked in and will insulate the wall creating a sound barrier for the guest room on the opposite side of this wall.  Plus, with the addition of some lighting, it will create a nice glow at this end of the room.

Also, we have piano recitals here at least twice a year and I think a gallery of my crazy art may not be as pleasing as a background of bookshelves.  Maybe it’s just me.

And …my collection of books is starting to get overwhelming.  I have three full bookshelves and stacks are accumulating all over the house.

Not sure how all these colors will translate in the new location.  I may be creating a styling nightmare for myself…but I’ll cross that bridge when the time comes.

 I love the dark background of these bookshelves. Although mine will be waaaay more full of books.

These have always been some of my favorite bookshelves. I love that the shelves are full of books and not just styled with tchotchkes.  Not sure if it’s just the bookshelves or the whole darn room…it’s so good.  I virtually visit Edie’s workroom once in a while.

Not sure if I’ll do the curve top.  Mine will go all the way to the ceiling since my ceilings are so, so low.

I do love these bright whites.  I don’t get nearly as much natural light as this room so I’m leaning toward the dark background.

I considered doing a closed cabinet at the bottom of my shelves like these.  Great for storing games and such.  But I think it may accentuate the low ceilings by breaking up the floor to ceiling line.  Like a chair rail tends to do.  Right??

I  like the idea of the lights over each section of shelves here.

 That wall really needs something…pronto!  What do you think?  Bookshelves?