| Perhaps the most reminiscent of a game of Clue, this Hollywood writer's two-story library includes a secret passageway to the master bedroom behind a hinged bookshelf (look closely on the bottom left corner). Private Comment
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| A cozy table for four lets the library double as a fun game room for everything from a snowy-day Monopoly game with family to late-night poker games with chums. Private Comment
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| No space for a designated library? Make a den more cozy by lining the walls with shelves full of books to make it work double-duty. The shelves even serve two purposes, working as a picture rail up top. Private Comment
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| Cozy Womb Chairs create a comfortable spot for reading (or a power nap) in a library/den. Private Comment
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| Likewise, get the most out of your guest room by letting it house your books. A chic Barcelona Couch is a versatile piece that works during the day or night. Private Comment
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| How often do you use your formal dining room? If it collects a lot of dust in between dinner parties, why not warm it up with your book collection? Private Comment
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| Lots of homes constructed since the late 1970s have a large nebulous loft or open area at the top of the stairs on the second floor. Unsuitable for a bedroom, it's often wasted space; transforming it into a library makes the most of it. Private Comment
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| Here's another striking book-lined hallway visible from the floor below. Private Comment
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| Want the library look but don't have the budget for built-ins or books? Consider this clever library wallpaper, called Genuine Fake Bookshelf. Private Comment
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