02/05/2026
Quite possibly one of my favorite rooms EVER.
Anchored by our love of reading, this cozy little nook off the living room unofficially became our “library” about a year ago with the incorporation of these custom built-ins, but it’s really the wall-to-wall wallpaper, tweed curtains and velvet furniture that gives this room the academic vibe we’ve always wanted 📜
We color-drenched the trim, doors and ceiling to match the built-ins — which was a scary leap at first, but I can’t imagine this room any other way.
Fun fact: one of our hobbies for years now has been to collect historical newspapers — from papers referencing what would come to be known as the Battle of Gettysburg to 1700s printings discussing the Stamp Act, we’ve loved stowing these away; and now, we finally have the perfect spot to display them!
Swipe through to see this room’s full transformation.
Interior Design: House of Grace Interiors
Styling: Deirdre King Creative
Photography: Meghan Balcom Photography
Paint: Color drenched in Library Pewter by Sherwin-Williams + Chris Kearney Painting (local pro)
Wallpaper: Say Home Decor on Etsy + Zebo’s Wallcovering (local pro)
Wood stain: Gel Stain by in Kona
Window Treatments: Twopagescurtains Lila in Light Brown + Sybil Roman Shade in Almond
Velvet sofa: Edloe Finch
Rug: Ruggable
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