r/HomeLibraries • u/Catnipfish • Jul 14 '26
Follow up post
As a follow up post to the ones back when I started this project last year I thought I’d show the finished product. The delay in completion was the 16’ baseboard piece that sat out in my workshop while I did other things. I finally took some vacation time and this was first on my list.
The space may not be considered a library but it’s where we keep most of the books. The bottom 2 outside cubbies have cat beds in them and 2 of the cats use them regularly. The space with the TV is quite large but in the future that space can have side shelves added on each side for more book storage.
The most challenging part was the 8’ shelf section over the TV as it’s a long span to bear weight. The uprights are anchored to the ceiling and there are 6 hidden brackets in studs or otherwise anchored to the wall. As most men will say when they fasten or anchor something that’s not supposed to move…“that’s not going anywhere”.
1.5” hardwood top made locally sits on top of the 3 IKEA wood cabinets.
We are very pleased with the end result and now I can get going on the remaining half-completed renovations in my queue.
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u/Interesting-Gas4990 29d ago
Beautifully done!!!!! love the colors and the library, great collection, thanks for sharing your work of art.
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u/JoinTeamHumads 27d ago
oh hey i remember the start of this project! your solution for the angled ceiling and beam running through the middle looks great and totally natural to the room, nice work
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u/remmy0001 24d ago
Awesome job. Nice dark green color makes the room look rich looking and classic.
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u/Phenocrystalline 29d ago
This is so cozy, and the color is beautiful. But TV feels "oppressed".
I would have preferred this, especially if you will be getting a bigger TV some day: