Book Week opens today (Wednesday), and this is a perfect time for us to dedicate the section to libraries, and through them give the proper attention to the written word, and to the printed book.
In the days of social media and content that promises not to be remembered much at the end of the day, the book gets a renewed value, especially for those of us who are looking for the connection to the real thing, who are addicted to the smell of print.
Custom and assembled shelving library, EVA Metal Art, Photo: EVA Metal Art
By the way, a word to the parents among us - between one tic tuk and another influencer's Instagram account, make sure your children have a library with favorite books in their room, a library with low shelves, one that will create accessibility and open a window to a world of imagination and inspiration.
We are here to give books the right place in the living space.
Libraries have become a kind of decorative item, they come in a wide range of materials, of shapes and even of functions, when in some cases they are also used as interior partitions.
Library painted in patrol green, interior design: Gili Reshef, photography: Itai Banit courtesy of Nirlat
The library can be small or large, it can incorporate books and in other cases decorative items will also be placed in it.
Every year, the best international quality brands create libraries that are a central part of their collections, and before you turn to choosing one of your own, here are the important tips that you should know before choosing.
Location of the library in space
The library as a wall of power - the library can be a wall of power for anything.
There are walls that are painted in a wood color, covered with an interesting material, and there are walls that are dedicated to a powerful and wide library, which beyond the books that are placed in it, allows reference to the material, shape and texture.
A metal library is a wall in the space - a background wall with shelves fixed on it, design: Keren Gens, photography: Assaf Pinchuk
Such libraries will usually incorporate wall cladding in a particular material such as wood or metal, and shelves will be set on it in the same material.
In such libraries, lighting will often be integrated, and artistic pictures will be hung next to the books.
One such wall in the house is enough to convey a tight and precise design message.
A two-sided library can also stand against the background of the window and create design depth, MILANO SMART LIVING, Photo: PR
A custom library creates an internal buffer between spaces, architecture and design: Sarah and Nirit Frenkel, Photography: Itai Banit
The library as an interior partition - a library consisting of a suit or shelves, and when placed in space, the appearance obtained is very ventilated, flowing and not blocking.
If, for example, an opaque drywall is compared to a library that allows a pleasant flow, the library will be visually superior.
In this way, the buffer is very clear on the one hand, and on the other hand a certain connection is maintained between the two spaces even if only in allusion.
In general, a home look with non-opaque partitions creates a more airy space.
A library consisting of separate sections, Tollman's Dot
Custom-assembled library - There are many libraries that allow you to select how many elements will make up the entire library.
The great advantage of such libraries is the ability to precisely fit them into your space.
These libraries can come in the form of scales separated from each other, so you can choose one scale, two, three or more.
Another way is small shelves.
You choose the piece of wall on which you want to place the shelves and then plan how to lay the shelves across the wall, from bottom to top or just one strip in the center of the wall.
You control the dosage, the shape and the composition.
These are small shelves that each contain a relatively small group of books, the sons of which can be combined with decorative items, or alternatively, dedicate one shelf between all the bookshelves and place decorated items that are not books.
Modular library includes shelves next to closed compartments for storage, Habitat, Photo: PR Courtesy of Habitat
Combining with storage solutions - a library that combines storage solutions will create a kind of concept of two birds with one stone: both bookshelves and storage solutions for other things.
In such a situation, especially to maintain order and a well-designed appearance, it is advisable to choose a library that combines closed and sealed cells between its shelves.
Apart from the designed look, in this way it is very easy to maintain order, with the storage compartments allowing items thrown into the living room to be thrown into them and creating a messy look.
Library painted in yellow, design: bee studio for Tambour, photo: Galit Deutsch
Not just books - the library is designed for books, but can also be used to display decorative items and flower pots.
Even if you have chosen to dedicate the library to artistic and decorative items, be sure to combine several books with them as well.
It can be a neat pile of 3-5 books.
The addition of the books will strengthen the look and give it additional and required style dishes.
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