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by Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Norwich, VT, US 05055 · 326 photos
Contemporary Renovation Norwich VT
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refika wrote:
Could you tell me the color of the walls ? Thank you »
· Comment · 4 weeks ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Lily of the Valley #905 from Benjamin Moore.
2 weeks ago · ·
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violetr wrote:
shelf dimensions. - Your work is always a stand-out on Houzz. I love how you manage space and light. That said: how deep are the bookcase shelves? I'm haggling with our contractor & my husband over 9 and 3/4 inch shelves vs. 8 inch shelves. Thanks for stepping into this! »
· · Comment · 4 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Thank you for the nice comments. I am not willing to step into the fray, but these shelves provide 12 1/4 inches depth of usable space measured from the back to the front of the nosing.
4 months ago · ·
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galleryone wrote:
Can you tell me the thickness of the wood or MDF that is used for these shelves? »
· · Comment · 4 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC The thinner vertical and horizontal lines are created using 3/4" painted poplar.
4 months ago ·
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sophiahayes wrote:
Can you provide details of the under- or in-shelf lighting? - I see that the objects are illuminated from below on the upper shelf and from above on the lower shelf. Do you have a source for that type of lighting? Thanks! »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
These shelves are illuminated using Tokistar's Advantage series low-voltage undercabinet lighting. You will want to carefully plan your transformer location and bulb spacing with this line of lighting.
Hope that helps!
8 months ago ·
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raineymac wrote:
Library Ladder - I contacted Putnam Ladders which you recommended to one of the other questions but they said that they did not make this ladder & they don't use the metal rails on their ladders like the one in the photo. the library ladder in the photo is perfect for my project & I would so appreciate knowing your source. Thank you so much for your kind response. By the way, you've given me inspiration for the loft in my house where I would otherwise have not been as creative. Thanks again. Rainey, Naples, FL »
· Comment · 10 months ago
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Smith & Vansant Architects PC Sorry, I misled you - this particular ladder is not from Putnam Ladders, this particular rolling library ladder was custom-built by Alaco Ladder in California.
Hope that helps!
10 months ago ·
raineymac Thanks so much. I'll contact them immediately & thank you for all the inspiration in the fabulous library space you created.
10 months ago ·
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ramonrcr wrote:
Price of the ladder only - My question is how can i get the ladder with all the hardware to install and also the price. Can you please let me know thank you. »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
Sorry, I cannot give you the cost of this, but a good online source for library ladders is Putnam Rolling Ladder. You will have to provide some specifics about height, hardware, and finishes for your own installation. Here is a link to their site. http://www.putnamrollingladder.com/
Good luck.
11 months ago ·
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Sorry, I misled you - this particular ladder is not from Putnam Ladders, this particular rolling library ladder was custom-built by Alaco Ladder in California.
Hope that helps!
10 months ago ·
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ndmojay wrote:
Is that shelving custom? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
bepsf Yes
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georgiajd wrote:
where did you purchase the ladder? thank you! »
· Comment · 22 months ago
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Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
This rolling library ladder was custom-built by Alaco Ladder in California.
Hope that helps!
10 months ago ·
georgiajd Thank you!
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White materials and upholstery create a lighter setting. The beautiful detail is added in the boxy and bold lighting within the shelving.
added by Becky Harris to Get Ideas for a Cozy Library Space
Installing a library ladder can take up a little bit of floor space, but the extra shelves they access more than make up for it.
added by Vanessa Brunner to Readers' Choice: Best Living Rooms of 2011
8. This floor-to-ceiling bookshelf is the perfect way to turn part of a living room into a library. Houzzers loved the rolling ladder and the clever addition of built-in display shelves to show off collections or other tchotchkes.
added by John Hill to 24 Amazing Walls of Books
This wall of books is designed with an integral railing for a rolling ladder as well as lighting for two horizontal openings used for displaying objects. In proportion and execution the shelves are minimal yet elegant.
added by Samantha Schoech to What Would You Do With an Extra Room?
You don't need built-ins (rows of matching Billy bookcases from Ikea will do the trick), but they do look good, don't they? And books are their own form of decor, adding color, texture and personality to a room (and to a person, for that matter).
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Loves these shelves
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Open shelf detail
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put up top????
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Strategic non shelves among masses of books
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Librero
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Granny would love this
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biblioteca
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I interesting idea for display, may work in den
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Light a section for display
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Love
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Ladder
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Love the sliding ladder
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Obvious
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living room
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ladder rail
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Bookshelf ladder?
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Library
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Shelves
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Love the shelving
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Utilizes maximum amount of space in a small area with lots of room for plenty of books.
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Wall of books. Like the lighted spaces.
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Art in the bookshelves. Boxes make sorting by subject easier, and when you take a book out they don't fall.
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Perfect
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library
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Love this
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Custom book case
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lit spaces for display
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Very cool. My bookshelf again. :-) but don't like the white color.
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beautiful book shelf
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suggestive of shelves
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Need this to be a project.
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Library
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the long horizontal shelves.
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random lighted shelf
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Books!
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MUST HAVE! this bookshelf is in my dreams!
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Love ths
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Just wow
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LIBRARY
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mix de livers et biblots
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wall to ceiling bookshelf
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Displays within clutter of bookshelves give rest to the eyes within the cacophony of books.
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lighting in shelves
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really cool lit long shelves in built in!
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Color of the walls lily of the valley BM
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Lighting
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Love the built ins
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Library
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Bookshelf
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nice..
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Niches in wall unit
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Shelving
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Awesome
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Bookshelves
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Office
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Very nice
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bibli
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ספריה - צורה כללית
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书架
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Interesting lighting on bookshelves
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Lit shelves
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Taalll
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Ladder
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love ladders and bookcases
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Lighted Shelves
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ladder
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the library
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Wall and ladder
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Biblioteca
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I love the couple of long spaces for decorations.
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This could also be used for the wall at the foot of the stairs. A wall full of books with some segments for lit decorative emphasis.
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Storage xxx
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bookcase for presentation
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Smart idea for distinctive built in bookcases
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Bookshelf
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Book shelf
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Library
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Libreria
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wall of books
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Library
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like the lighted object spaces as a way to break up books? (or not, since I love books)
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Back wall in LR with cubed shelving and ladder
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We like built in bookshelves
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#bookshelf porn