The Christmas decorations have been put away for another year, so now it's time to make some progress on the library/music room. I decided that I wanted to glam up the plain ikea billy bookcases by adding some sconces either side. I had quite a few to choose from but it really came down to budget in the end. I knew I wanted something in brass to go with the fireplace and mirror, and I wanted the plate to be round and not square to offset the blockiness of the mantel & shelves. Here's how they look.
Below is an inspiration picture that I pinned onto Pinterest.
My shelves are looking far from styled. I think I need to buy a hundred more books! I did buy quite a few more from the thrift store today, but even at their reduced prices it adds up.
You may also notice that there's a large stack of wood next to the fireplace. Purely decorative of course. Tomorrow I'll post some pictures that inspired that design decision.
i love this! just bought a house & thinking of converting the formal dining room to a library / music room. thanks for all the beautiful pics!
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