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Who doesn't love a good book but what about a book case? I obsess over book cases, built-in or stand alone, probably because I can't seem to find a solution for book cases in my own living room. There is more to a book case than just books, however. Art and collectibles really complete the look and give book cases their unique personalities. Here are some of my favorites from my clients and friends followed by some of my many pins on my pinterest board.
These book shelves belong to Willis Everett and are in his main meeting room which is more like a library. These are constructed of antique wood from his mill, Vintage Lumber in Gay, Georgia. I am crazy about this design, here is a close up.
Caroline Rolader is the owner and principal of Reu Architects and she designed these built-in book cases to house the client's art collection, I see a few books.
These built-in book cases are in a home designed by Ryan Duffey of J. Ryan Duffey Architect and built by K2 Construction. I like that they are a different color than the rest of the walls in the room and I also like the lighting.
Revival Construction builds beautiful homes and the owner, Wright Marshall, pays particular attention to detail. I sometimes forget that he is not an architect; an architectural historian and avid writer, he has given many lectures based on his research. These are two examples of book cases found in homes Revival has built.
The book cases above are inset and are located in the formal living room of a Shutze award winning home built by Revival Construction.
Built-ins in a Brookwood Hills renovation designed by D. Stanley Dixon Architect and photographed by Jeff Herr.
Paige Albright owns Paige Albright Orientals and is not only THE rug maven, she also is the master of accessorizing a book case. Even on our post college budget, she managed to dress her book cases beautifully with great books and objets d'art. You must follow her on facebook, she does a great job posting her rugs and accessories.
A small painting on an easel by Birmingham painter, Dirk Walker, who I used to work for in Tuscaloosa as his gallery director, he is so talented. The porcelain fruit is by another Alabama artist named Frank Fleming. Paige is a strong proponent for buying local.
This image shows the Albright's family's bible collection from the 1800's.
See what I mean? That is going to be a tough act to follow but on to some of my favorite images I have collected on Pinterest.
Shelves placed a varying heights
http://www.hellolovelystudio.com/
Beth Webb Interiors - simply accessorized book case
http://bethwebb.com/portfolio/muscogee
I have always loved art hung on the book case
http://markdsikes.com/2012/05/17/past-perfect-part-2/
minimalist shelving
http://www.rosscassidy.com/
cubby holes
http://style-files.com/2013/10/27/weekend-escape-a-beautiful-villa-on-ibiza/
a beautiful antique book case/cabinet
http://theartoftheroom.com/2013/10/palazzo-labeque/
book case with glass doors not so organized which I like too
http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/
Inset like the one by Revival Construction
I uploaded this from House and Garden a while back
Metal and wood gives an industrial feel
http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-style/homes/indre-rockefeller-home-nyc#slide-5
Built-ins painted black with red lights
http://jennybova.blogspot.com/
I included this one just because I have always loved jewelry designer, Paloma Picasso, but the red is pretty fabulous too.
http://www.veranda.com/luxury-homes/paloma-picasso-style#slide-1
Brass
http://theaestate.tumblr.com/post/50204279751/billy-baldwin-interior-design
I could go on forever but I am sure you have plenty of other things to do today.
Have a great weekend and thank you for reading!
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