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| Why one wall of books when you can have two? If this room only had one wall covered with books it would want another, given the strong symmetry of the space with its central fireplace. One thing our wall of books shares with this one is the change in spacing from large on the bottom to small on the top, so bigger books are closer to the floor and therefore easier to handle. Private Comment
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| This smaller space also has bookshelves facing each other, though one side is punctured by a doorway. I like the way relief is brought to the book through double-height openings that are used for artifacts, such as a globe. Private Comment
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| Two walls covered in books can also converge at a corner. This office space is not only packed with books but designed so the work surfaces meld with the book storage. If going this route on your own project, be sure to check that the top shelves can be reached over the desk. Private Comment
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| These shelves also utilize a very short shelf about half the way up. Also, like the previous example lighting is integrated above the shelves, projecting out and pointing down to aid in finding books and for reading them. Private Comment
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| Two perpendicular walls are covered with books in this room, separated by a large window that brings in plenty of daylight. Note how the shelves are rounded at the window, a nice Art Deco touch. Private Comment
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| These shelves stand out from the previous examples in the extremely thin edge profile and apparent lack of supports. Private Comment
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| This wall of books is freestanding, acting as a divider between the kitchen and living room. Private Comment
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| Hallways can also be mezzanines, so the books then become a part of the larger house, not tucked away from other rooms. Private Comment
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| Here is another hallway mezzanine (nice door at the far end!) where books are placed around the windows, taking advantage of every bit of wall space. Private Comment
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| Don't have enough books to cover a wall? You can always use wallpaper! Private Comment
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