Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Library Kitchens?
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31 comments:
The heart of the home is always the kitchen and there always seems to be a library of sorts....books, and what not. Lovely images.
pve
I have long wanted a kitchen with a cozy sitting area and a bookshelf. Putting the entire library in the kitchen would be a luxury indeed!
Oh my gosh! How cozy and inviting, Michele.
Happy Wednesday.
Teresa
xoxo
I have to confess I've never really seen anything like these rooms and I adore them!! Particularly the top kitchen...what a great way to enjoy this part of the home. Janell
Have always loved a sitting area either in the kitchen or attached to the kitchen. Love the idea of people having a comfy place to sit and chat with the cook, now adding a library into the mix? Wonderful idea, it makes for such a cozy space full of character. Great Post! Stop by when you can :)
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I love it....full of cookbooks or classics. Cozy spaces are always my favorites!!
xoxo Elizabeth
I love this. I have a small space off the kitchen where I want to do a small library. Thanks for these images.
I absolutely love that last image! So quaint, makes you want to cozy up with a cup of tea!!!
Karolyn
I never ever thought of a library kitchen, but I love it. Especially the 2nd picture. It makes perfect sense.
Have a great day.
xo Nancy
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great for cookbooks!
Love these images. Our still in the middle redo has turned our dining room (adjacent to kitchen) into a library/dining room. I'm using a piece of furniture to hold books and china at the opposite in of the 53' long space. Books will be everywhere! Cookbooks, art books, design books and everything in between. Can't wait!
My in-laws have this kind of set-up, complete with lots of natural light. It's not big, and is so cozy. They also had kilims and persians in the kitchen before it was cool.
Love this look!
My friend, Julie has a huge kitchen in her 1880's townhouse and one whole wall is filled with cookbooks!
I love the idea of combining a library with a kitchen... and as my cookbook collection continues to grow, it also makes sense.
Liz
oooh this is pretty much my idea of heaven. Unfortunately i can barely fit my pots and pans, let alone books!
What a cozy idea - adore the last image!!
Ok , so I am not a design pervert for keeping my favorite books in my kitchen shelves. Great post. Thank you.
Ok , so I am not a design pervert for keeping my favorite books in my kitchen shelves. Great post. Thank you.
As eating and reading are two of my favorite activities, I like this idea. I believe it depends upon how much room one has available, and what kind of cooking one does, too. The thought of grease, smoke, and smells permeating my books doesn't much appeal, which I guess is why I like library dining rooms...the food is already cooked. But, with loads of space, or in families where "cooking" means reheating takeout or frozen food, it would work.
Great images, a fresh idea for me, one I haven't seen before...something to consider:-)
Fiona x
Great images! Food and books all in one space? It's the best of everything.
Great images. Food and books all in one space? It's the best of everything!
I think it can work perfectly Michele; I am already thinking of ways to make it happen!
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Karena
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I'll take book cases anywhere, but having great reading and T.V. space in the kitchen is great! Having my thousands of ancient cookbooks handy is inspiring.
Best,
Liz
Yes, I think built-in bookshelves in a breakfast area add a charming quality to the entire space. Lazy afternoons spent with tea and a great book?...I think so! The books are a beautiful backdrop for the kitchen. I love the second image... A cozy little nook is a great way to use the extra space that would otherwise be wasted.
Anytime you can put books in a room it gives it such a lived in feel. These are great images!
This is fine for everyday books, but even in a kitchen kept very clean there is an accumulation of air borne grease particles over time that can damage fine books, For me, removing all the books from the shelves and dusting them every three to four months would be too much work, mine will remain in one of my two libraries.
This is fine for everyday books, but even in a kitchen kept very clean there is an accumulation of air borne grease particles over time that can damage fine books, For me, removing all the books from the shelves and dusting them every three to four months would be too much work, mine will remain in one of my two libraries.
I think I'd have glass doors on the kitchen bookcases. I actually do have them on my " library" bookcases downstairs. Saves a lot of dusting.
I love the idea of a big, bright, airy kitchen filled with books.
Yes, please...this is my idea of heaven ;-)
Catherine
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