The library on the main floor is rich and dark with black walnut floor-to-ceiling panels. Buttery leather sofas complete the classic look. And to add to the old-fashioned ambiance, one of the bookshelves next to the fireplace opens into a secret passageway …
One of the best rooms in a traditional home is a dark-paneled library, complete with beautiful books, comfortable leather furniture and brass accents. Traditionalists know the best way to cozy up the floor is to cover it in an antique Oriental rug; this is one aspect of traditional design I doubt will ever change.
Wood paneling: Warm wood walls are iconic. It doesn't matter whether they're original Old-World panels or '70s remakes — I think they're fabulous either way. This dark moody room feels like a library but might double as the TV room.
Get the look: Elements of this rich and warm style are common in many homes today. Try playing with patterns and textures while staying within the same color palette. Show off natural materials — glossed wood, bold stone and lush leather will all wear beautifully over time. Lighting is key too; Stein's apartment had lamps on every possible surface. Layer floor lamps, table lamps and ceiling lights to get just the right glow.