One would be hard-pressed to find a house without books. Besides providing the joys of reading, books are accessories that can personalize a room, dust a neutral space with color, and bring warmth and ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

For book lovers, the idea of a home library promises a cozy, relaxing escape with a favorite read. While you may not be able to dedicate an entire room to your beloved books, it’s still possible to ...

It was the Roman scholar Marcus Tullius Cicero who said, "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." Here at AD, we tend to agree. When it comes to design luxuries, a personal ...

Most homes were initially designed keeping in mind the various bedrooms, kitchen and hall. Having a dedicated space to build your own personal library was rarely thought of. However today, most ...

It is often said that a house which has a library in it has a soul. Having a dedicated reading room at home or even a personal nook is the dream of every avid reader. From majestic teakwood ...

For this generously proportioned apartment near Piccadilly, Kit Kemp, the creative force behind some of London’s most stylish hotels, including Ham Yard, The Soho and Covent Garden, lent mood and ...