In one home, for instance, Mr. Franz installed a desk with a folding top in one corner of the living room, near a pair of large bi-fold doors that can close a dining area off from the main sitting ...

Once the bones of a library have been established, it’s time for furniture, textiles, and decor. To start, proper seating is essential to curating a functional yet attractive room.

Here’s how they and other designers create home libraries that feel like much more than storage spaces. Find a Space Having a dedicated room for a home library is a wonderful thing, but space ...

From the living room, dining room and even a home office, if built-in storage solutions are already a part of your home, you’ve got the perfect blank slate for your library.

Whether you’ve got room (s) to spare in your home, or are trying to carve out a corner in your living room or bedroom for your library, it’s important to know where your book collection will ...