You may say that a library in a modern home is kind of an old-fashioned thing but these library designs are going to blow your mind! These super cool libraries with inspiring designs are nothing of that kind – they are cozy, stylish and will make you think of reading at once! Some of them are separate rooms, others are a part of a larger floor plan that also includes the living room or a home office, for example. The smart placing of bookshelves allows accommodating a lot of books even in unexpected or rather small places. When I see these pics, I think – just leave me there with all those books!

Furniture

The main furniture here is a bookcase or bookshelves, these are the focal point of the space. You may have a whole wall or several walls taken with shelves, you may place them under the window or next to the staircase. Built-in shelves will save some space, while these are a popular solution, and floating shelves are also welcome for a more modern feel. You can go for double-height shelves, rock built-in lights for an accent or try some sculptural shelves. You shelving unit can double as a space divider, too, which is a very modern and fresh idea.

Next up, care about a nice seating piece – a lounger, chair, a loveseat, a sofa, a coach or any other piece. Choose an item that is super comfortable for you or place several ones to make this space shared. a gorgeous modern home with a large asymmetrical bookcase that makes a statement and a comfy bean bag sofa

a large double-height modern library with lights, contemporary furniture and much light for reading

a lovely home library nook with a large bookcase and a large shelf by the window plus a chair

a modern and bold home library with dark floating shelves, a navy L-shaped sofa and a bold artwork

a modern dakr library with dark bookcases, a teal chair and a gold chandelier with bulbs

a modern home library nook with an oversized L-shaped bookcase, a black leather chair with a footrest

a modern home library with a bookcase in a wide wooden frame, with a comfy leather chair and a red pendant lamp

a modern home library with a floating black bookshelf unit and some contemporary furniture

a modern home library with a large bookcase and a built-in window unit plus a cowhide chair

a modern home library with a large shelving unit that doubles as a space divider and a shelving windowsill unit

a modern home library with a skylight, some floating bookshelves and a black leather chair

a modern home library with a white and black bookcase with niches that doubles as a space divider

a modern home library with a white bookshelf unit, stairs, comfy chairs and a net for relaxing there

a modern home library with an oversized white bookcase with steps and two chic chairs in red for a cozy nook

a modern home library with built-in and lit up shelves and a single whimsy leather chair in front of them

a modern home library with built-in bookshelves in white and a large round table and black leather chairs

a modern home library with dark bookshelves and a couple of beanbag loungers plus enough light to read

a modern home library with floating shelves, a small leather sofa and some comfy furniture and photos

a modern home office with a large L-shaped floating shelving unit that doubles as a space divider and modern furniture

a modern home office with a large shelving unit plus orange backing and a cool desk

a modern refined home library with an oversized floating bookshelf unit, a dark wooden table and a leather chair

a modern white home library with built-in bookshelves, a grey chair and some closed up storage units

a simple modern library with a large bookcase and black leather chairs plus a side table and a lamp

a stylish bookcase that takes the whole wall and a brown leather sofa plus a simple coffee table

Light

If you have an opportunity, rock a glazed wall to maximize natural light, or at least make some skylights to bring outdoors in. They will also give you enough light to read during the day. Then make several layers of light – some catchy chandeliers or lamps, built-in lights and other stuff to have enough light to read at night. A gorgeous library is an ultimately cozy space to spend some time, and what do you think a stylish modern library nook with a double-height bookcase, a staircase and a comfy chair in rust

a stylish modern library with a large built-in bookcase unit, a built-in fireplace and a red curved chair and a red staircase

a stylish modern library with a large built-in bookcase, white furniture and a whimsy hot pink floor lamp

a super stylish modern home library with a cool bookshelf unit, a wooden desk and a whimsy chair plus a gorgeous view

an ultra-modern home library with a bookcase with a geometric design plus contemporary furniture in greys

Home Library Designs Cover

a modern black library with built-in bookshelves and laconic and colorful modern sitting furniture plus a floor lamp

a double-height white library with lots of bookshelves, a sleek white fireplace and some neutral sitting furnitureplus skylights over it

a modern and sleek library done in neutrals, with lots of bookshelves, a double-height window and a comfy lounger

a modern library nook with very tall blue bookshelves, a blue chandelier and a black leather chair

a modern black and white library with white bookshelves, an L-shaped black sofa, a wooden slab table and a black chair

an ultra-modern library nook with bookshelves, a round leather seating, wire chairs and floor lamps

a modern library with bookshelves built-in on the second floor, a bold abstract painting - just add a chair and voila

a modern sculptural library all covered with built-in bookshelves and a sculptural second floor plus a chair and much natural light

a modern industrial home library done with metal shelves on a raised metal platform, colorful chairs and a metal chandelier

a modern sleek library with lots of floating shelves and some comfy sitting furniture plus a red chandelier

a modern home office and library in one, with built-in bookshelves plus a built-in floating desk and chairs

a modern to minimal home library with built-in bookshelves, stylish white seatign furniture and a glazed wall for natural light

a modern home library with a large shelving unit, comfy contemporary furniture and a glazed wall

a modern and minimal home library with built-in bookshelves and a large desk where you can read, skylights will give much light

a large home library with an oversized bookshelf unit, modern furniture and shades on the windows

a modern home library with a shelving unit that takes the whole wall and some comfy sitting furniture

a modern home library with a large shelving unit and grey furniture plus some lights

integrate your home library into your bedroom - place floating bookshelves on the wall and voila

a stylish modern home with wall bookshelves and a staircase plus some neutral seating furniture and a glazed wall for natural light

a modern home library on the go - an oversized dark bookshelf unit that is placed on the left of the steps and takes two floors

neutral floating bookshelves on the wall over the staircase won't take some spearate space and you can read sitting on the steps

a modern home library with built-in bookshelves placed on the wall and reaching the ceiling

light-colored wooden bookshelves mounted to the wall next to the staircase - read sitting on the steps

bookshelves built into the staircase is a very cool and space-saving idea for a modern home