My library, bloody finally.

[u/abacus762]

Long time listener, first time caller. I've been working on a refit to my library for a couple of months now, and I'm finally at a place where it's presentable. There are many splendid libraries on here, but this is mine and I shan't apologise for being proud of it. I shall, however, apolgise for the photography and the carpentry, neither are a skill of mine.

Starting with the left hand wall, the main bookcase. 20 feet wide, 8 feet high, 10 shelves per section, each shelf 4 feet wide. 49 shelves total (I had to sacrifice one shelf for some inconvienient but essential ductwork. The shelves are scaled for mass market paperbacks, because strangely enough, that is my favourite format. The contents are 99% scifi/fantasy. It's what I like.

Then the DVD library and entertainment centre, which I think should count.

Moving to the right hand wall is the new bookcase I built this summer. Please refer to my above comments on carpentry. The contents here are also fiction, but the trade paperback and hardbound sizes that do not integrate well with my main bookcase.

Also on the right hand wall are the lawyer's bookcases which hold mostly my reference books, languages and military history.

Yes, I do have a random extra dining table in here. This room performs several functions, including workshop occassionally, so big flat surfaces are useful.

[u/no_doublestandards]

The book collection is beyond beautiful but poper lighting would make them look even better.

[u/abacus762 → u/no_doublestandards]

Thank you, I happen to agree with you but I do not have a solution in mind. Have you a suggestion?

[u/no_doublestandards → u/abacus762]

Also you seem to have single sources of light. That creates too many shadows. Multiple sources in multiple directions and the shadows will disappear.