Family RoomTraditional Family Room, Boston
What Houzz contributors are saying:
A tongue-and-groove paneled pony wall with a wood cap helps delineate the different spaces within this room.
Instead of closing off the library in the usual traditional way, this open library keeps the space airy and makes the entire first floor feel larger. Planked walls and a planked ceiling lend a cottage feel.
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.
Use knee walls (half walls) to separate a little library nook in a larger space. Surround the space with shelves filled with books and display items, then make it cozy with a rug and comfy chairs.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
Light and bright, built-ins and cozy seating
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