Home Renovation Ideas in Gold Coast

painting your cabinets, you'll follow the same process as above but instead of working with a
paint brush and roller you'll use spray paint instead.
6. Library interior design
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 library is a major draw for its grand visual display, ability to
convey a sense of relaxation, and generosity of literature within arm’s reach. “It says a lot
about the inhabitant,” says architect Joel Barkley of New York–based firm Ike Kligerman
Barkley. “If I look at your titles and spines, I know a lot about who you are.” Adds partner
Thomas A. Kligerman, “I like long horizontal planes of wood or metal in a contemporary
house. Vertical structures look unified with continuous crown and base molding.” We asked
Barkley and Kligerman for tips on how to design a dream library and learned that a range of
materials—steel, zinc-wrapped shelves, or rich walnut—serve to either recede into the
background or play a larger design role, while collections of books charm whether set in a
traditional or modern setting. Here's what else they had to say about things to keep in mind
when creating your own personal book sanctuary.
Consider the context. The materials you choose should reflect the space's overall aesthetic.
Inside a timber-framed barn (above) with glass walls, oiled-steel shelving units give the
publisher client a bold setting to display many of his own imprints. “They were designed to
take full advantage of the loft ceiling and ended up being incredibly heavy,” says Barkley.
“We detailed the edges with eased corners to protect the bindings.” In another project, the
architect dressed a Soho loft with rows of zinc-wrapped horizontal surfaces that cantilevered
off a painted brick wall. Kligerman looks to rich woods like fumed white oak or Claro walnut
for a more historic feel. “In the past, I’ve been inspired by the architecture of Carl Linnaeus’
Swedish house,” he says, “and ran horizontal rustic boards to resemble a classic cornice.”
Pick a style. To incorporate a library into a streamlined interior, it is often more about the
tomes themselves which are featured “front and center,” says Barkley. “They become a
dynamic, colorful plane of books.” In a traditional house, vintage-looking publications are
vital supporting actors in the overall design scheme surrounded by architectural elements or
positioned to punctuate a fireplace or window.
Decide between built-ins versus furniture. Integrating and displaying a personal literary
collection can be considered an art. “To me, modern domestic architecture is horizontal,
where vertical supports are eliminated,” says Kligerman. “They should sit on long,
uninterrupted planes of wood or metal.” While the go-to for many architects are clean lines, a
piece of furniture can bring a unique personality to the space. “By using a vintage hutch, a
space becomes more layered with items that exude character or a past life of its own,” says
Barkley. Not to mention, with books housed in a mobile unit, any corner or niche can become
an instant library.