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library wall | INSPIRATION<br />
DO IT<br />
YOUR SHELF<br />
From top: 1 Vita Wooden Bookshelf<br />
in Black and Acacia, around Dhs6,479<br />
(GPB1,445), cuckooland.com 2 Dorothea<br />
Metal Book Case in solid mango wood<br />
and brass, around Dhs1,789 (GBP399),<br />
Cult Furniture, cultfurniture.com 3 The<br />
Frama Shelf Library, around Dhs10,109<br />
(GBP2,254), nest.co.uk<br />
Novel accents<br />
Neville Johnson<br />
When building your own library, think about how you would prefer to organise it. “You<br />
could sort your books by colour, author, series or genre,” suggests Stephany Hanna,<br />
interior architect and designer at Step into Detail (@stepintodetail). “Also, don’t be too<br />
formal. Add a twist with some candles, frames, small plants, and stylish book ends.”<br />
Relaxing furniture placed around the shelves will help create a welcoming space. “It’s<br />
a must for enjoying your reading time,” says Stephany. “Even if the library is located in<br />
your office, it would be nice to add a comfy furniture piece in one corner, such as a sofa<br />
bed, rocking chair or a lounge armchair. Lastly, choose some ambient lighting fixtures,<br />
like wall lamps or LED strips inside the shelves to give the space a cosy feel.” All that’s<br />
left to do is add some accent lights to your reading nook, and get stuck into a good book.<br />
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