IN THE LIBRARY...

The stacks of books spilling onto my kitchen table are definitely evidence of the fact that I have a hard time walking past any new design or art book. I find myself drawn to the gorgeous photos and pages upon pages of inspiration. Until I own a house with space for my books, I'll dream about these incredible libraries in the meantime. Enjoy!

 The always fascinating Karl Lagerfield proves you can never have too many books...

 Elle Decor

A light becomes a focal point in a lovely gray library... 

Found via Pinterest

I love the exposed beams and dark moodiness of this library...

Decor Pad

Both colorful and interesting all the way up the wall...

Atlas Industries

Custom bookcases for small spaces.

 Apartment Therapy

This library has a great collegiate feel from the huge painting and dark bookcases to the leather sofa...

 Enon Hall

Slightly impractical these leaning bookcases are still fantastic.

 Dutch firm Sloom and Slordig, found via BoingBoing

If space is an issue, why not go up and around the windows...

Found via Pinterest from khintonslash on Flickr

A library at hip level would also be fantastic... 

 Found via pinterest, from the theglamourai.com

 Light is key...

Found via Pinterest, from The Beautiful Soup

Stack It High...

I am in desperate need of a new bookcase for my apartment. I love collecting books and treasures from my travels, but at the moment things seem to be overflowing in my tiny space. I've been flagging inspirational images for how to arrange my new bookcase.

I love the unexpected sunny yellow in this bookcase. 

 Color blocking makes a cool visual display...

I love the use of space in this apartment. Why not wrap the bookcase over the door?

Keeping books and objects on their own shelves is a great touch.

(Photos: House Beautiful, Domino Magazine)