How to make a beautiful home library

Raise your hand if your favourite part of Beauty and the Beast was the gorgeous library and you just wanted to build one in your house when you are older! A library is a perfect addition to any book lover’s home. It helps you keep your books organised and accessible, and it is a great chance to display your beautiful collection to the world as well.

Now that you are closer to fulfilling your lifelong dream of a having your own personal library at home, here are a few tips to help you get the best out of your quest.

Choose the right spot

The first thing you need to do is to come up with the perfect space for your home library. Whether you are opting for a whole room or a nice nook, choose one ideally well lit with windows that let in ample bright sunlight. Natural light is the best choice for reading space as it does not put too much of strain on your eyes when you spend hours over your books. Moreover, regular sunlight prevents, dampness, which can otherwise, cause fungus and massive damage to your books, shortening their life span drastically.

Get termite treatment

Termites are devastating for wood and can absolutely wreck a library. Before you start contact a pest control service for quality termite treatment that will protect your shelves from getting infected. Often tiny holes are drilled into the wall and filled with termite treatments that prevent the termites from even reaching your home. Thus, it is best to get it done at the first step. It is also a good idea to invest in a good pest control after building the shelves and before putting your books in.

Make a plan

In order to allocate adequate space start with a list of all the books you currently own, and out of these, how many were bought over the last month or year. This will help you have an idea of an approximate yearly increase in the number books you own. Based on this you can chalk out a plan that not only has adequate space for your books now, but also enough to accommodate more. If budget is an issue, you can also make your plan now and build as much as possible, keep adding with time.

Choose quality shelves

Your library is an investment for life. Books are quite heavy and thus, you must never compromise on the quality of your shelves. Wood and ply are the most common choices as they lend a certain gravitas to the library. Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut and similar hard woods are great for building sturdy load bearing shelves. For shorter shelves, pine is a light weight option, which works well with added support. Plywood is an excellent budget option for shelves as well. Make sure you choose a thick ply to offer good support.

Set the mood

Last, but not the least, setting the right mood will transform the library into your personal paradise.  Choose warm, bright but not harsh lights that will make reading easier on your eyes.Get a mattress or a big cushion, with a few throw pillows for cosy seating. Some mood lighting, with a little bit of wall décor, a touch of plants, photos or art can do wonders! Check out various theme, pick the one that speaks out the most to you and stick to your chosen theme.

A little planning will help you build yourself the perfect dream library, and get the best out of the space and budget at hand.

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