10/19/2026
I wanted this library to feel like time. Not a particular era, but the feeling of being surrounded by centuries of stories, beautiful objects, and things worth holding onto.
And of course, the layers! Worn leather, plush velvet, rich woods, natural stone, and a one-of-a-kind rug that has lived a life of its own.
My client has a love affair with history, so naturally, I had a field day. Every book was curated, every piece of art has a personal connection, and nothing was chosen simply to fill a space.
The bookshelves are perfectly imperfect. This isn’t a perfectly styled shelving situation where every book is aligned and every object is placed just so. It was meant to feel natural, as if someone had pulled a book off the shelf, read a few pages, and casually put it back. The beauty is in that sense of ease, movement, and real life.
I love a room that makes you curious. That pulls you in, makes you want to touch things, pick up a book, ask a question, stay a little longer.
There’s something incredibly sexy about a space with depth, history, and a little mystery.
This is my idea of The Intimate Home. And this library has stories for days.