If you follow me on Pinterest, you may be familiar with my Lovely Libraries page, where I pin pics of all the beautiful libraries I come across in my blog research. I’ve always loved the idea of having a private library of my own, but it wasn’t until I started the Pinterest page that I started thinking about what it might look like.
It didn’t take long for me to discover I have a very distinct style when it came to libraries. I love the old-timey “power libraries” with ornate wood paneling, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and plush reading chairs. I started making a mental list of all the things I’d like to include in my dream library, so I thought it would be fun to share some of them with you!
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My Dream Library
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A secret door…
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This sign to greet you…
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These shelves
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These windows
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A cozy reading seat
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A tea station, of course
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A cozy glass-walled reading area
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This side table for holding your books and snacks
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Gotta show my Ravenclaw pride! 😉
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This cozy blanket to curl up under
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This ceiling…
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…or maybe this one!
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An old-fashioned catalogue system
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Pillows! So many pillows!
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A desk for writerly scribbles
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A cozy fireplace for cold nights
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…and what’s a library without a ladder?
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What would YOUR dream library look like? Let me know in the comments! 🙂
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So pretty! I love old libraries. I went to one in France at the Chateau de Chantille that was like some of these pictures. ^ ^
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SO JEALOUS! I think the fanciest library I’ve ever been in is the Trinity College library in Dublin (they house the Book of Kells there, and my husband and I went to see it on our honeymoon). It was super beautiful, but they didn’t really let us look around. 🙁
So, living in Michigan, the cozy factor of a library is definitely important. My dream library would have a warm fireplace, throw blankets and lots of pillows for snuggling into, and a cushy chair (preferably one of those rocking recliners). I would also want lots of windows so that I could have lots of natural light but also so that I could admire the scenery (because nature is awesome).
Ooo yeah! Those rocking recliners are the best. I’m looking at getting one later this year! 🙂