There is no denying that electronic books have their own benefits. But even today, with so many devices and formats for electronic books on the market, many of us still prefer to hold a real volume in our hands. When asked about it, people usually give various reasons as to why they like reading paper books. Whatever those reasons might be, the fact remains that people still buy books. And what do books need? That’s right, a good bookcase.

Laura Nuss • Everyday Edits | Love this library in the dining room! For a room used a few times a year this is a cozy way to rethink a dining toom for the other 360 days… | Instagram

Ann Dennis on Instagram: "It doesn’t get much cozier than this! I have always liked the idea of a library dining room….the addition of books makes a room more intimate. It truly is a perfect combination of sophistication and warmth…and makes a room more interesting. In one of our homes I had a dining room with bookshelves on three walls..a fireplace on the other. It was fabulous as all of the books were in categories..art, interior design, gardens, fashion, cookbooks, fiction & non-fiction…

I like individual rooms for individual purposes. That's why my house is over 100 years old so I can have rooms separated by walls. That being said, I will admit that I get why multifunctional living spaces are the status quo. I may be a dinosaur..... but I get it. We live in an age where space comes at a premium and creating multifunctional rooms is a huge trend. These days it is important to find creative ways to share space that will make your home more efficient. I have to admit that…

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We brought a captain’s dining chamber to dock with this adventurous library and dining room remodel. The deep red wall color, cedar wood paneling, built-in bookshelves with hundreds of book titles, and sailing ship chandelier give the room a cozy, yet sophisticated air.