Reading spaces

Extensive bookshelves with a window seat tucked between them create a library within a family room.

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You can find spots for books everywhere, including a wall along the staircase and in this powder room.

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This antique Cape Cod home in Vermont is another one that was designed around a love of books and reading. Architect Pi Smith used a thick-wall strategy throughout the home to accommodate the large collection. Here in the living room, multiple bookshelves create a cozy library feel.

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This table even serves several functions. At this height it serves as a dining table and game table. When screwed down to a lower height, it serves as a side table for coffee and reading materials.

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The angled shelves were specifically designed for the size of the books in the homeowner’s vast collection.

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Architect Don Welch approached this renovation with thoughtfulness toward his client’s love of woodworking, craftsmanship and books. Contractor Dan Clar was thoughtful as well, figuring out the best way to construct Welch’s design, crafting the wraparound shelves with attention to the fine details. The book sections are broken up by spaces for displaying artwork and the interesting design at the corner.

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A cozy library out of a space in the upstairs hallway. Comfortable armchairs and great lighting make the little library an inviting reading nook.

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