Every home should have: A Cozy and Functional Home Library

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJdGTcOXpAVca0zKVymZz1cVGQFgIBFRn9VFV3RDDUA8ySq7OevYxtzpT6KG7zplxy8MpFGHeD733o-4SaNIdGJToRaM5iOmWz-n0eupm58fkUMZhqQsi7ZbfNYcR-B9ipMvc5xSdsGR3/s1600/functional-office-library-milanby+natalia+bianchi-italy-200704-2_1000-watermarked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="445" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJdGTcOXpAVca0zKVymZz1cVGQFgIBFRn9VFV3RDDUA8ySq7OevYxtzpT6KG7zplxy8MpFGHeD733o-4SaNIdGJToRaM5iOmWz-n0eupm58fkUMZhqQsi7ZbfNYcR-B9ipMvc5xSdsGR3/s1600/functional-office-library-milanby+natalia+bianchi-italy-200704-2_1000-watermarked.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>If the kitchen is the heart of the house then the library is the brain.  Cliche, but true.  A Home library that is both cozy and functional will secure its place in the house as the room where everyone will want to be.  Regardless of your decor style, weather classic or modern, libraries should provide a restful and inspiring atmosphere to the user.  In order to be functional I think it's a good idea to organize the books first by categories and then by color.  I'm not a big fan of covering books to make them look the same color I prefer the more realistic appeal of a library full of non-covered books.  Rolling or wheel ladder for high ceiling libraries is a great idea. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBy3dQrIdDz8TdzS4mvLOalCont-2rWKJ5GQx_qY1dmO1jgLIjZT96IYBPFrzGxl0IVyPk14n8_83xtE7_JUtFkEEV3eSbCMM3Pir7Dp8WzATl4PFG9v-3nrL-BcwPd_Vipgcszwt1hmz/s1600/cozy+library+brady-16-gisele-bundchen-tom-brady-library.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBy3dQrIdDz8TdzS4mvLOalCont-2rWKJ5GQx_qY1dmO1jgLIjZT96IYBPFrzGxl0IVyPk14n8_83xtE7_JUtFkEEV3eSbCMM3Pir7Dp8WzATl4PFG9v-3nrL-BcwPd_Vipgcszwt1hmz/s1600/cozy+library+brady-16-gisele-bundchen-tom-brady-library.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady home library</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubSA9qeQnCme0heFySoqoCxN8TvjDNxRwh78u55ijIjqgA0lrKxX_A4Y0dTWuYD3dMinAnsoQJwF8vZ-wZt1RUUC41oGY5hgxYctap7cBB82YS8XqsGkyPDfgoJ8Mm4xOPUy2QGhz-nRy/s1600/lauren-santo-domingo-paris-home-05-library.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhubSA9qeQnCme0heFySoqoCxN8TvjDNxRwh78u55ijIjqgA0lrKxX_A4Y0dTWuYD3dMinAnsoQJwF8vZ-wZt1RUUC41oGY5hgxYctap7cBB82YS8XqsGkyPDfgoJ8Mm4xOPUy2QGhz-nRy/s1600/lauren-santo-domingo-paris-home-05-library.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bellevivir.com/2012/09/lauren-santo-domingos-paris-home-by.html">Lauren Santo Domingo's paris home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3noC9x6ojytQEarJIXwxHNONS8GdEX2ugtppBguwx-wl1QtQVthHoBYiuFhvffqn9yeHlZCbjnN80u6EBYi877RboI-D-eh3DICeBK6aGxIyDOJQ5PXui0Q9JMWvC7Pw5FkxhEVSY6IZ/s1600/lynn+besbit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3noC9x6ojytQEarJIXwxHNONS8GdEX2ugtppBguwx-wl1QtQVthHoBYiuFhvffqn9yeHlZCbjnN80u6EBYi877RboI-D-eh3DICeBK6aGxIyDOJQ5PXui0Q9JMWvC7Pw5FkxhEVSY6IZ/s1600/lynn+besbit.jpg" width="501" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rolling or wheel ladder for high ceiling libraries is a great idea. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzns622NjLtwrQYEnlpnsHrbjPQooNPmz-bIM6yvCTu1bQJK1KLlYwNGRh7D6l2ld-AIN8aNHqsUFkJRHApYmCSC5BkpV1-SCX1yFZNF58g-wcFJScwgbA7RVJGk6LoIJ1ynXnBZTTOva/s1600/home+library+of+diane+von+furstenberg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzns622NjLtwrQYEnlpnsHrbjPQooNPmz-bIM6yvCTu1bQJK1KLlYwNGRh7D6l2ld-AIN8aNHqsUFkJRHApYmCSC5BkpV1-SCX1yFZNF58g-wcFJScwgbA7RVJGk6LoIJ1ynXnBZTTOva/s1600/home+library+of+diane+von+furstenberg.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Diane Von Furstenberg library.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5XoT9uf5e-olJwWxLiTsqATrbvJGQQKdd68BpL5m4j47Wa4pFs5dxwkRt-395TuCnt8fSGCRz9zLG-NCTl6fXv3XdrNW2gC1JjYICEXOAJktYeQspypV12U5c42kHCkoo99J7j7IhCKs/s1600/home+library+by+kelly+wearstler.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5XoT9uf5e-olJwWxLiTsqATrbvJGQQKdd68BpL5m4j47Wa4pFs5dxwkRt-395TuCnt8fSGCRz9zLG-NCTl6fXv3XdrNW2gC1JjYICEXOAJktYeQspypV12U5c42kHCkoo99J7j7IhCKs/s1600/home+library+by+kelly+wearstler.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kelly Wearstler</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJsbKCG8Jqrxm3wmFnFsDXz-KGjOsidjcH3-rfJ_hOtmR7jZzOjqSFBTpVLWPGqv3TFL3ZRXJXPS-kixvTblguVmeOR8EfSohHjUmQB2v_02R017UI38uoIW2Nax_7SPRwmkHxJEXb6Yn/s1600/rustic-office-library-by+benedikt+bolza+-201302-2_1000-watermarked.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicJsbKCG8Jqrxm3wmFnFsDXz-KGjOsidjcH3-rfJ_hOtmR7jZzOjqSFBTpVLWPGqv3TFL3ZRXJXPS-kixvTblguVmeOR8EfSohHjUmQB2v_02R017UI38uoIW2Nax_7SPRwmkHxJEXb6Yn/s1600/rustic-office-library-by+benedikt+bolza+-201302-2_1000-watermarked.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cozy and rustic library by Benedikt Bolza</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsDPSKPRN3Drtqg_NtMCJLPnNo1w4xDD_PNmRRnjgBKz480c67ktvVshR5CJV5Ye1W55HQAKV3yI-2zkBkt1rNyNOXvZ87N8rETprBlMpkB3HHHDdFJ__ZcNGCpPoXbaSA0Fp8K2v5kY8/s1600/red+library+bookcases.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivsDPSKPRN3Drtqg_NtMCJLPnNo1w4xDD_PNmRRnjgBKz480c67ktvVshR5CJV5Ye1W55HQAKV3yI-2zkBkt1rNyNOXvZ87N8rETprBlMpkB3HHHDdFJ__ZcNGCpPoXbaSA0Fp8K2v5kY8/s1600/red+library+bookcases.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A red library for sure will stop your visitors on track</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzviZp0y7ma5ip8_ZcmDMY9nni7OnweSyC6wEKeSsVbGaWSF2ppQrIRcbll3QQU-YemVxfuGmwd4tZyRPOgQ7RVUt6yOLq9WEi7Q8yf543zeYyUlcAhfi5v136W0Nq2HFf_TUymlzhRkoo/s1600/cozy+and+functional+library+ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Every home should have: A Cozy and Functional Home Library

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Every home should have: White marble bathrooms with brass fixture

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhW0YWmTzDFpiRgOPfLGZKHzRbfcE9m-HohLJtmSPrma60aAZtXNFto-5lBR3D0qx6Qu-RnzcvTzF8SMZePHy_RYNoc2_TJVu8XU0PO3Y_gxxb9Ti0v-cSt9LolF9eleEELbucAqb-zrBp/s1600/3eb5f915b58bc27aea84fb175a07b1b0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhW0YWmTzDFpiRgOPfLGZKHzRbfcE9m-HohLJtmSPrma60aAZtXNFto-5lBR3D0qx6Qu-RnzcvTzF8SMZePHy_RYNoc2_TJVu8XU0PO3Y_gxxb9Ti0v-cSt9LolF9eleEELbucAqb-zrBp/s1600/3eb5f915b58bc27aea84fb175a07b1b0.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">In this gorgeous bathroom the bathtub wall is covered in what looks like Calcutta marble, the bathroom fixtures and shower enclosure ring are in antique brass finish. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One of the things I miss the most from home is my <a href="http://www.bellevivir.com/2012/08/one-or-two-things-when-remodeling-home.html" target="_blank">white marble bathroom</a> that we had just finished remodeling.  I covered the walking shower walls and floor in Calacatta slab and hexagon tiles respectively.  I personally prefer the golden toned veins in Calacatta marble to the blue-grey and busier ones found in the more popular Carrara.  One thing I would've loved to do though was to add brass fixtures for a more classy look.  It's a metal that I covet all my life especially when the brass is in unpolished or brushed finish.     </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWhQCdjxayFbCLd2QBA4ISOs2xPCUZ87hfsxxXwORZGzwdlaCDaI3xHc0hNwyGAT5OBf7FQqjBN4c0RCKjPVjytlhqZ_HFaupJfOFfzBFheEppcDo_nhlILLt_yeVkFcMfq8WDnBo__68/s1600/via+house+and+home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWhQCdjxayFbCLd2QBA4ISOs2xPCUZ87hfsxxXwORZGzwdlaCDaI3xHc0hNwyGAT5OBf7FQqjBN4c0RCKjPVjytlhqZ_HFaupJfOFfzBFheEppcDo_nhlILLt_yeVkFcMfq8WDnBo__68/s1600/via+house+and+home.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A small wall mounted sink outfitted with brushed brass fixture against square white tiles looks refreshing and refined at the same time, via <a href="http://houseandhome.com/" target="_blank">House and Home</a>.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJho4Altu870oD9xmnkAa9DB7UcvNksOZMBjwyZMgaO7E9IAkb9A6vvEVm6lfK1e58w3e4BgFFJGqlK7AbooNlMNpXUsk9RqCe8fKeLsP68nJIl8qWFdIEcNQWGSfH0TPkH9U4HOij8V_X/s1600/6d4783948067da4974c641f3c92e0ef0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbHq6rgnsfBUP2DPJOCpSc6PJGJLOD-eBV7JGg_pVz5hUYVrGj-W1M4jQr88OUkMES-_FI-YdnFRr-1qhpbrPeg7LEwvvobNSIdwq2UdDg6AV5ekwqaAkx7duM4zdTS8hd0tMZzdP_-ZO/s1600/indigo+and+ochre+desgin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbHq6rgnsfBUP2DPJOCpSc6PJGJLOD-eBV7JGg_pVz5hUYVrGj-W1M4jQr88OUkMES-_FI-YdnFRr-1qhpbrPeg7LEwvvobNSIdwq2UdDg6AV5ekwqaAkx7duM4zdTS8hd0tMZzdP_-ZO/s1600/indigo+and+ochre+desgin.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.indigochre.com/" target="_blank">Indigo and Ochre Design</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCgRlZqsPsXlsEVeDB8RMzHdpU-65lpG59z_oqGuyDIWiOsU0BRoT1jY1qZCk12UejEbC7l5GNcMmZdvaP_LzpiZCuYboj11La3GxhyphenhyphenS1OaMKGQ1mVlishwpEJ3o7CecnX7twrBIJqEz0/s1600/c41440cda1eb178395da4a42b9bd1918.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCgRlZqsPsXlsEVeDB8RMzHdpU-65lpG59z_oqGuyDIWiOsU0BRoT1jY1qZCk12UejEbC7l5GNcMmZdvaP_LzpiZCuYboj11La3GxhyphenhyphenS1OaMKGQ1mVlishwpEJ3o7CecnX7twrBIJqEz0/s1600/c41440cda1eb178395da4a42b9bd1918.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This bathroom has such a global feel in it.  I love it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6wFqxOaWpooLo-2JrwfYQ7-RKElHbzpefNoZqnGVHHTSRJMYtpSSYoc_UqZT9VksRl49cDk6WE3cWHsSSeK43eFdMWRJxLR5UghQp9jI8UF4X-_V1rauMnVzqgwIgF4byWoFRILlgvIS/s1600/greenwhichhotel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6wFqxOaWpooLo-2JrwfYQ7-RKElHbzpefNoZqnGVHHTSRJMYtpSSYoc_UqZT9VksRl49cDk6WE3cWHsSSeK43eFdMWRJxLR5UghQp9jI8UF4X-_V1rauMnVzqgwIgF4byWoFRILlgvIS/s1600/greenwhichhotel.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhnGgzApKBGRBoCHydgyck-Pv5gfoSmoLtWkmsWaTYxkuw9gAPQPblWTDNM40HFr6jqPRGV9Q0rb5NGqexsrs6WWK_r1fXwviPMvlxSivThqk-LV2UN07JZ72N7Cg1srn6govx2F2TiW_/s1600/bathroom,marble,+brass+via+domain.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhnGgzApKBGRBoCHydgyck-Pv5gfoSmoLtWkmsWaTYxkuw9gAPQPblWTDNM40HFr6jqPRGV9Q0rb5NGqexsrs6WWK_r1fXwviPMvlxSivThqk-LV2UN07JZ72N7Cg1srn6govx2F2TiW_/s1600/bathroom,marble,+brass+via+domain.png" width="494" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two types of brass finish, one that looks polished and one antiqued.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDQ9mNFV2YnWIkI7ZrFlEMKP2U9MMSY618dO14ErG91Y941cUH8lGuochX2_DzNFenPRPzWluD21pah6fpv2xFt6uoVrUIixvS9aOm3_j_RQGfGZZGOgKzWJ3nzQ1_BtQGBkH55J3RwvD/s1600/tumblr_mz0hw96FKH1qzhvr4o1_1280.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDQ9mNFV2YnWIkI7ZrFlEMKP2U9MMSY618dO14ErG91Y941cUH8lGuochX2_DzNFenPRPzWluD21pah6fpv2xFt6uoVrUIixvS9aOm3_j_RQGfGZZGOgKzWJ3nzQ1_BtQGBkH55J3RwvD/s1600/tumblr_mz0hw96FKH1qzhvr4o1_1280.png" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">via <a href="http://www.domainehome.com/" target="_blank">Domaine Home</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG21XInsqMgCpacLz9zxZnR0ATba0PS1UfNlTEfxavStBby0uDbqPAHDUqvpfnTPj-5uN7lkOR-L-5-dggqmqIz26xAwU44WSegz7SVKNoPg0B19_-kAt5_Wi2q60PUraLbT0YQuXx0R1_/s1600/john+derian+bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG21XInsqMgCpacLz9zxZnR0ATba0PS1UfNlTEfxavStBby0uDbqPAHDUqvpfnTPj-5uN7lkOR-L-5-dggqmqIz26xAwU44WSegz7SVKNoPg0B19_-kAt5_Wi2q60PUraLbT0YQuXx0R1_/s1600/john+derian+bathroom.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">John Derian bathroom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfntmoKOdi4fl1k67cK_zh3YRNeshG14PxYBVvtIUpxE0US59uTsxBz0XfoAdP8EFLoIeZksh0KCKVShf-wNfLgDbRR0Luv_mH5ahO-j8RFH_LvIsgpEXz2xf2dHqE4quIL2lg7KGfXl9f/s1600/Lenny-Kravitz-Paris-apt-bathroom-carrera-marble-glam-Pedro-Friedeberg-hand-chair.png" width="498" /></a></div>In Leni Kravet's Paris apartment the Pedro Friedeberg brass hand chair adds drama to the bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGq0hdXOhvf52gmsV9owmbq66eExFWUx3PeVQ18exF3AzALejAluUM_zenUgC3Vd0HLDsoBI6YBPnQgnuN62tXdfKRAl1delAcYTgF9-eCQqv-ZmVC_uIMDXwLOXrLdptUB_chD8aWmAr/s1600/tiny-bathroom-marble-walls-brass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGq0hdXOhvf52gmsV9owmbq66eExFWUx3PeVQ18exF3AzALejAluUM_zenUgC3Vd0HLDsoBI6YBPnQgnuN62tXdfKRAl1delAcYTgF9-eCQqv-ZmVC_uIMDXwLOXrLdptUB_chD8aWmAr/s1600/tiny-bathroom-marble-walls-brass.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Every home should have: Office space

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIzmNBqIDXZjsYx3VxiN6lzKuLtqPFjD0kQMZ7R0Sg7frCEbeC_aNBjc1C70lckpSgwNDoc7Mak3WPP9u5HCcQKlWr3UI0PLHmHQCtzT0oiccg0DNpRId4BkvBtR3Eno2Nm2nUdPZVLQ/s1600/wpid-lee-kleinhelter-model-apartment-04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="710" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIzmNBqIDXZjsYx3VxiN6lzKuLtqPFjD0kQMZ7R0Sg7frCEbeC_aNBjc1C70lckpSgwNDoc7Mak3WPP9u5HCcQKlWr3UI0PLHmHQCtzT0oiccg0DNpRId4BkvBtR3Eno2Nm2nUdPZVLQ/s1600/wpid-lee-kleinhelter-model-apartment-04.jpg" width="496" /></a></div> At some point we all need a work space at home.  From teenagers to do their home work to adults who need to do more office-related work.  At the moment I'm dusting off our home office in an attempt to combine the business side with my jewelry studio.  Luckily I have an entire room to work with which offers me a decent amount of space and more room to be creative.  But home offices don't necessarily require a separate room, all it needs is a space for a computer desk and a space for storage.  As these images show there is really no limit to what a home office can be.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibQSyHvxkJ062qFhYNsAD3nxlHGFdSigQEdFUg1HTd5y72ZSFdmQM7jpg2_MfiXbVqn0ieLTL-Wgk06J5a68CUKABTXLDPy7w8TqbIgJ64q92J7BlLBAa5pK069nmjcCJXpwsteNPOhHKR/s1600/reed-krakoff-office-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Every home should have: Home Bars

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pGvHDhoXPSHUoo7qZpdS0tto-p4wKTS9QwKw5RGdQkhg047iHF0ulpnIru-HdhTBaNkXs1L7Iq6lDgMN4ysoQOGguH91HSRZBe3fsiNJ_0Z6VGcfZqnlPtAhcC8ymYM7i-UqHGj7CfVu/s1600/cb70bb82f45007ecbecd51b6e8cc4297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pGvHDhoXPSHUoo7qZpdS0tto-p4wKTS9QwKw5RGdQkhg047iHF0ulpnIru-HdhTBaNkXs1L7Iq6lDgMN4ysoQOGguH91HSRZBe3fsiNJ_0Z6VGcfZqnlPtAhcC8ymYM7i-UqHGj7CfVu/s1600/cb70bb82f45007ecbecd51b6e8cc4297.jpg" width="498" /></a></div>I know what you're thinking: that the party season is over therefore this post about beautiful home bars is now useless and unnecessary.  I have to respectfully disagree: now is when many people with unreasonably-set resolutions will need a bar in their homes.  I'm referring to those that soon after the second month start conceiving the idea that it may be impossible to lose 20 pounds in three months.  There are different types of home bars.  The bar cart is still in its heydays, mostly in small cities where space is scarce and it's important to be able to move things around whenever possible.  Cabinet bars is my favorite option, they provide the choice of encasing everything when not being used.  For grown-ups a.k.a., really serious entertainers and hosts there is the option of wet bars with sinks and everything.          <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSbaEV8qnXmjxTLnHpznCgJBNiYmEVFxiKLmt3Uxtmg5K0piCPm7qoeYahOWEgi3pik7AdNeKLcpTXK2vNa70Wxn1_q71WbpPlOX9AUSD9pPco4uFjLid9G4J2lwMThNZJDCIuRf5FE-Kn/s1600/a4685a6220f89a1040b3b30148b5fcaf.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03XU-kV-D4_K-AFIWFnGk60ilB46FUDyz2jrfgWdsiGTUmEyFTZkq_nF1yEbQ6b2hzf4AT8nFdz2_2mJ0XGciauBK5vW-_gbr3Lbtm584n_hdTXzPohybgGV1A0Uxm5euTQAufUu7R1Ft/s1600/House-Beautiful-outdoor-bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03XU-kV-D4_K-AFIWFnGk60ilB46FUDyz2jrfgWdsiGTUmEyFTZkq_nF1yEbQ6b2hzf4AT8nFdz2_2mJ0XGciauBK5vW-_gbr3Lbtm584n_hdTXzPohybgGV1A0Uxm5euTQAufUu7R1Ft/s1600/House-Beautiful-outdoor-bar.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">I will do whatever it takes to end up with a outdoor space like this one at the end of my life.  via House Beautiful</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1qE8Pxkc4VX7bnq0DTCbyYPGjmM7sdoaOYdmH0VGiILVUPR1_OdkHVRdTJi_hAHOZTwsDDbVjcCdvzxANKo7N7PTamqNef69WXCAHKWN3XjZt9N_chHuI1iyazhZ7Wbl-aCQVbhUM50y/s1600/bar3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1qE8Pxkc4VX7bnq0DTCbyYPGjmM7sdoaOYdmH0VGiILVUPR1_OdkHVRdTJi_hAHOZTwsDDbVjcCdvzxANKo7N7PTamqNef69WXCAHKWN3XjZt9N_chHuI1iyazhZ7Wbl-aCQVbhUM50y/s1600/bar3.jpg" width="493" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">No judgment!  Whatever happens behind your bathroom doors is entirely up to you. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjns39nNRixpNRvxHByMFc8IG49oTa-HlJtQTWVFOVkDGfyZ1JSAF9cOSSpWhmUWANbLkPhFhWt564eUCQsRtjNxI5UxEO7vSLUaeVFniFUg1vHGWfiMjanu92E1VvqwTMLDtCNDsBHBgzU/s1600/Bar+Cart+lonny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjns39nNRixpNRvxHByMFc8IG49oTa-HlJtQTWVFOVkDGfyZ1JSAF9cOSSpWhmUWANbLkPhFhWt564eUCQsRtjNxI5UxEO7vSLUaeVFniFUg1vHGWfiMjanu92E1VvqwTMLDtCNDsBHBgzU/s1600/Bar+Cart+lonny.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A pretty composition.  via Lonny</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fIXMVq6chz5fMzAYMAOhtezo5iCitZ1hyknSwmVh9mWFNzfOfqOOjxd8VATk0MvU6ejqqglG57VXPwsyGFwRst_3qda8P5xTujV47aR9MK5_DQk4v9ZqsEEx6SCR6_3k8HKbaLl6YPBl/s1600/03d451c7cd3080d26678e6277d5cefb8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fIXMVq6chz5fMzAYMAOhtezo5iCitZ1hyknSwmVh9mWFNzfOfqOOjxd8VATk0MvU6ejqqglG57VXPwsyGFwRst_3qda8P5xTujV47aR9MK5_DQk4v9ZqsEEx6SCR6_3k8HKbaLl6YPBl/s1600/03d451c7cd3080d26678e6277d5cefb8.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A very well used space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzrTO_qPOzbGiWI7vMwIwvBDzaXlM1W_6Q63iRAy-P0wRYDf_MxcRtCyxDzhq8irAO8mno1cBBUJqbptj3cRe6Mh25kUN_QG-SugqrNOOJMfDSo-7odrORYQv2Eh6Wcqdh7b2Y50X-nLr/s1600/Lushaliscious_Bar-Cart_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzzrTO_qPOzbGiWI7vMwIwvBDzaXlM1W_6Q63iRAy-P0wRYDf_MxcRtCyxDzhq8irAO8mno1cBBUJqbptj3cRe6Mh25kUN_QG-SugqrNOOJMfDSo-7odrORYQv2Eh6Wcqdh7b2Y50X-nLr/s1600/Lushaliscious_Bar-Cart_4.jpg" width="496" /></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a manly home bar.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">xoxo </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>J</i></span></div></div>

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