Add extra space to your home so you can finally build the home library you’ve always dreamt of with a garden building. Find the enjoyment in having a space where you can read in a place specially curated by you to make reading the best experience possible.
Pick Your Building
It is important to pick the right building to suit your needs:
- Size: You can find a wide range of garden building sizes, so choose whichever size will fit your garden.
- Light: How do you like to take in your books? Is it by reading a book in natural light? Listening to an audiobook with a view of nature? Or do you read into the night with an e-reader? Deciding how much light you want will help you determine what your garden library will need, from windows to electrical connections.
- Insulation: For a year-round garden building, insulation is a helpful feature to have. Not only is it beneficial for you, as it makes your reading time more comfortable, but it can also be beneficial for your books, as it helps maintain a stable environment that books thrive in.
- Shape: There may be a certain garden building shape that will fit best for you and your garden, whether that be a corner, standard square, or hexagonal.
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Choose Your Theme
It is important to have an environment that you feel comfortable in, as it will help you completely immerse yourself in your reading. This is why it is wise to pick a theme from a fantasy wonderland to a classic bookshop vibe.
Think about other usages, like if you want to use this as a study, what would be most conducive to helping you focus and consider the environment feel, do you want clean, modern lines that take away any distractions from reading or a cosy cocoon full of soft blankets?
Design Your Layout
Once you have chosen your theme, it will be time to decide on the furniture and layout you want in your library. There are basics any library will need, including a bookcase, comfortable seating, a table for drinks and snacks, and a good reading lamp.
Then you can introduce features to your library that help make it your library. This may include a bookcase ladder for a bookshop aesthetic, a desk for working or writing in your library, or plants to create a connection with nature and add a fantastical element.
Add Books
The most essential part of your library is, of course, the books. Consider aspects of your library that facilitate and increase your enjoyment of reading.
- Organisation: Will you organise by genre, author, or the aesthetically pleasing colour-coding method? If the library will be used by multiple members of the family, think about consider creating sections for each person, whether that be a separate bookcase or different shelves.
- Protection: Avoid placing your most valuable first editions in direct sunlight to prevent spine-fading. Place your bookcase slightly away from the wall for ventilation. This will stop pockets of moisture from forming and damaging your books.
- Digital Connection: Whether you prefer reading on an e-reader or from a traditional book, electrical connectivity is essential for either charging your e-reader or providing light. It may be worth adding solar or mains power to your library for convenience.
- Different Stations: While books are the most important element of a library, it may be worth considering adding stations for different activities that pique your interest. For example, for the writer, having a desk dedicated to that could be helpful, or if you like your book covers to look similar, you could introduce a rebinding station.
Explore our range of garden building which could be your garden library in our log cabin and garden office pages.
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