A library used to be considered a luxury room in the past, but today libraries are a popular retreat found in many homes across the continent. In this week's episode of HGTV's Top Ten we get an exclusive look at ten different libraries across North America and we get to learn about the inspiration behind each room. The designers featured in the show breakdown each room for us so that we are able to fully understand, from a design and style perspective, how and why each of the featured libraries work and how we can achieve a similar look ourselves.
Books are the primary and motivating feature behind a library and how these literary works are physically organized and articulated in this room determines a great library. Furniture, lighting, and accessories are considered secondary, but they are still essential to the overall success of this space. A library should create an overall feeling of retreat or peacefulness and help to inspire thought, creativity, and imagination.
My favourite library from this episode is the contemporary one with the green shag carpet and the matching green modern chair (see images below and see the rest of the images for more library makeover inspiration). I love all of the natural lighting from the huge windows and I want all of the modern furnishings! Its overall simplicity and elegance is inspirational, inviting, and instills solitude to the space don't you think?
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If you missed this episode (and to see all top ten libraries), catch it again on Saturday, April 18 at 1pm and 8:30pm ET (10am and 5:30pm PT) and watch previously aired full episodes online now!
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