built in bookcases; slightly wider room would be better
build this built-in bookcase in the home office to match the style of the window frames and paneled doors. It is painted in the same finish and color — 3816 from Sigma Paints. The bookcase holds a rare Coco de Mer, a jade bi-disk, various statues and precious vases and books.
do this in my husband's home office (or something like it) and I'd like to start with the measurements you have and then determine if I should lower the wainscoting based on our house and layout.
- been in about a year now. As with so many "semi-custom" homes the trim work just wasn't done to my standards...so I am planning to redo it throughout the year in the Craftsman style. I have 9' ceilings throughout and was planning on 7.5" baseboards (8% "rule"). I just haven't seen too many pics with
binder is in storage but the ceiling height I believe was 10' so probably close to that or a little lower.
going in with storage built in bookcase on each side going in and window nice on left
room, built-in bookcases flank a reclaimed desk and chair to create the family’s library. The gathered valance mirrors the profile of the trimwork, adding to the home’s quaint cottage feel. On the desk, a basket holds the usual clutter of desktop supplies. “I use baskets and shelving to either hide
cradenza on wall in study on same wall as bookcases
smaller cabinet on bookcase; also lovely sideboard
results in a space that feels loved by well-traveled owner(s) with impeccable taste.
Create a warm and inviting tone in an office. Make your office feel less like a commercial space by giving it character through the credenza. Because it is a large piece of furniture, it can make a statement in a
But why relegate maps to walls at all? What's more global than a globe? In this vignette, the globes are a big part of the Old-World look, but the rest of the elements are pulling their own weight: The stunning credenza sitting beneath a traditional painting and all those books results
found in a 9' x 17', not a typical size in the carpet world.
White in Semi-Gloss. The ceiling is Benjamin Moore, # 234 Crisp Khaki, in eggshell. In photographs, and depending on your monitor when viewing and the color in the actual room where the paint will be applied, it can look greatly different.
this work in a room 15' by 9'?
Regards Gareth
It was purchased from John-Richard (company) in 2005. I don't believe it's still available.
Sort of layout. Desk facing door in front of window. Sofa long wall right and wall cabinets left
LIKE THE CROWN in THE BOXES
Natural wood colored built-ins for family room
Paneling in den (ignore the fireplace and the tv), but perhaps paneling around the tv at the end, and panel the other walls in the den (there are not very many).