Ideas to Inspire: Home Library Designs With Beautiful Bookshelves

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Many of us own fewer books today than in past decades, but the allure of print is far from gone. Regardless of the size of your collection, a beautiful home library with bookshelves designed to perfectly showcase them is a must. Home library designs of today vary greatly. While not as popular as they once were, one option is a dedicated home library. This is a great way to display large collections and can be perfectly combined with either home office or lounge vibes if you aren’t going for a library-only space. Another option, and one that has become ever more popular, is to create home library vibes in your living room with beautiful bookshelves, both freestanding or built-in designs work wonderfully.

So, whether you are looking to create a traditional home library, or to simply incorporate bookshelves into a multi-use space, scroll on for designs to inspire a beautiful home library.

Home Library Designs With Beautiful Bookshelves

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Library design by Jean-Louis Deniot at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria New York

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Interior by Kate Hume featuring a beautiful custom bookshelf design

home library designs with beautiful bookshelves - The Bohemian Library by Fabrizio Casiraghi at AD France’s 2018 AD Intérieurs Paris Design Week Exhibit (Photo by Claire Israel via AD France)

The Bohemian Library by Fabrizio Casiraghi at AD France’s 2018 AD Intérieurs Paris Design Week Exhibit (Photo by Claire Israel via AD France)

West Chelsea Residence, New York. Design by Drake/Anderson

West Chelsea Residence, New York. Design by Drake/Anderson.

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A feminine home library design by KOKET

Kensington Townhouse home library by Suzy Hoodless

Kensington Townhouse library home office by Suzy Hoodless

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Home office library in Bel Air, CA by Nathan Turner Inc.

Home office library in Bel Air, CA by Nathan Turner Inc.

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“The Little Club” by Lee Ann Thornton Interiors at Kips Bay Showhouse Palm Beach 2019 (Photo by Nickola Sargent Photography)

A Modern Lady’s Library for Kips Bay 2019 by Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates LLC (Photo by Nickolas Sargent)

A Modern Lady’s Library for Kips Bay 2019 by Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates LLC (Photo by Nickolas Sargent)

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Library at 350 West 71st Street, New York City by DXA Studio (Photo by MW Studio / Nina Poon)

Library at 350 West 71st Street, New York City by DXA Studio (Photo by MW Studio / Nina Poon)

The Symon in NYC designed by Studio DB

The Symon in NYC designed by Studio DB

Vandewater luxury residential condominium on Manhattan’s West Side. Designed inside and out by the celebrated INC Architecture & Design Photo by Binyan Studios)

Vandewater luxury residential condominium on Manhattan’s West Side. Designed inside and out by the celebrated INC Architecture & Design. (Photo by Binyan Studios)

A stunning East Village New York Apartment library that doubles as a wine cellar by Nicole Fuller Interiors

A stunning East Village New York Apartment library that doubles as a wine cellar by Nicole Fuller Interiors

Michael Mahen New York City Loft Library with bookshelves

New York City Loft with library bookshelf wall by Michael Maher Design

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Design by D2 Interieurs

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