I want one of these
Sunday 4 July 2010 - Filed under Palm Beach
Yesterday, when I went to take some photos of Palm Beach designer Stephen Mooney’s staircase, he showed me his “personal space,” a library that he created from a guest room, because he loves books.
Stephen Mooney's library, a book-lovers' visual delight
The bookcases are handsome, detailed, and although custom, were certainly affordable, he said — I want the name of his fine cabinetry maker!
I love bookshelves, and Stephen Mooney said they don't have to break your budget, either.
The room already had the nice wood floor, but Mooney added wainscotting, giving the room a traditional look, sheer drapery at the windows and good reading lights in intelligent places.
Wow, a reading lamp placed in just the right spot.
He covered the floor with a nice natural-fiber nubby-type rug, overlaid with a zebra skin.
Furnishings are simple, an unpretentious but quality antique desk and chair,
Simple, elegant and pretty
a mini-loveseat for one and comfy armchair with a variety of pillows and let’s not forget the ottoman!
Get back on those shelves, books. I want to put my feet up!
Just last week or so, I saw chairs stacked with books (on purpose), and alas, Stephen already knew about that little trick, and I love that he left the chair, as is.
A chair makes an extra spot to put an overflow of books, or are these Stephen's next reads?
Note the variety of textures, fabric mixes and silver accessories — especially that magnifying glass on the side table for reading that fine print, and is that a stuffed puppy-dog sitting in the armchair? Stephen? Did I get that wrong?
Note the magnifying glass, the variety of textures and fabrics, and the puppy.
2010-07-04 » Christine