Home Library Design

The main function that the home library performs is to organize the entire book collection so that it is as convenient as possible at any time to find one or another necessary book, but reading was accordingly pleasant, comfortable and carefree. Moreover, lovers of leisure activities with a book have not yet transferred, despite the numerous electronic versions of books that have appeared today. And the library, which houses antique furniture, for example, leather armchairs and an oak table, looks unusually elegant and spectacular.

Place in the house to organize the library

If you have your own office in the house, then arranging a library in it would be the best option, because it is at least very convenient. Cabinet It has a relaxed atmosphere and everything necessary in order to both engage in important matters and simply read. It is also very often used to place a home library in the living room. Especially if there is no personal account or just a free room. And for those who have a very small apartment and it is almost impossible to allocate an area, then you can use the most compact version of the library in the form of a bookcase or bookshelves located in absolutely any room, as well as in the hallway, in a niche, in the space under the stairs, etc. .d.

Living room library

The arrangement of a home library in the living room seems to be a very convenient and suitable option, as in this case, you can organize a place for reading, and for relaxing, and for the location of bookshelves. In addition, the living room is a great place to realize any creative fantasies and design ideas. For example, take the same shelves for books. After all, they can be mounted, floor or built-in - it all depends on your creative imagination. You can also use a glazed version of bookshelves or cabinets for storing antiques. If there are a lot of books, and the shelves are placed right up to the ceiling, then you need to have a staircase, which should also be selected for the interior, so that it harmonizes with style and furniture. Bookshelves can be decorated with personal items or various souvenirs and decorative plates. By the way, it makes sense to dilute the rows with books. In this case, if it will be necessary to expand the book collection, the place for new copies will already be prepared for you. Regarding the table - for the living room, a coffee table would be wonderful, instead of a writing table, which is appropriate in the office. Also, besides this, you can place a plasma TV, a sofa with an ottoman - all for your consideration. As accessories, paintings or decorative flowerpots with beautiful flowers are perfect. A cozy fireplace in the living room will always be appropriate. It is very good to soften the space with comfortable seating, as well as carpets.

Lighting

Lighting in the library, especially in the reading area, plays a very important role, as it is from poorly equipped lighting that fatigue quickly occurs. A room equipped with a library should be selected with several windows. However, natural light must still be limited in order to avoid discoloration and damage to the color of books. In the case of a tendency to read in daylight, it is recommended to hang curtains and curtains, and even better blinds, with which you can control the light in the presence of bad weather, and also protect the collection of books from drying out and tarnishing. It is best to refuse very bright artificial lighting and choose lamps with soft lighting. It’s also nice to use highlighting, for example, right in the bookshelf, to highlight placed books.When choosing lamps, it is necessary to take into account the fact that some books are written in very small print, which means that the lighting should be appropriate and must be located behind the reader's shoulder so that the light does not blind the eyes in any case. Floor lamps equipped with an ergonomic and comfortable pantograph are ideal.

A little bit about book storage rules

In order for your home library to serve you as long as possible, and the books are preserved in the best way, you need to adhere to a number of certain rules for storing and maintaining books, which, among other things, are excellent dust collectors. In this regard, in order to protect them from dust, as well as dampness, it will be most appropriate to organize racks with doors. Or, using open shelves, you need to wipe the books more often with a damp, well-wrung rag (you can use a 2-3% formalin solution for this). Pre-dust should be removed using a vacuum cleaner or a special broom from the feathers. Do not forget to often ventilate the room, as well as closed cabinets in which books are stored. The optimum temperature at which books should be stored is 18–20 degrees, and humidity should be 50–60%.

It is also better to refuse smoking in the home library, especially if there is no hood and air ionizer, because books perfectly absorb tobacco smoke, but getting rid of it will be very, very difficult. No less destructive effect on the condition of books has a bright electric lighting. Direct sunlight is contraindicated, from which the bindings immediately fade and lose their elasticity, and the pages turn yellow and dry.