Bachelor Pad.

[theconditioner]

Since we're on the topic of platform-type beds, anyone heard of www.bedinabox.com?

http://www.bedinabox.com/platform-beds.html

I was considering purchasing from there.  Think I should give it a shot?

 

[skunkindunks]

I like this look a lot. I just got one of these bookcases from Ikea, working on filling it with books now.

 

[djuzi05]

Originally Posted by SkunkInDunks

I like this look a lot. I just got one of these bookcases from Ikea, working on filling it with books now.

If you're just going for the look, I know book stores (like 1/2 price books) give deals on buying boxes of random books. We bought like 7 boxes for $20 each to fill our library

 

[skunkindunks]

Originally Posted by djuzi05

Originally Posted by SkunkInDunks

I like this look a lot. I just got one of these bookcases from Ikea, working on filling it with books now.

If you're just going for the look, I know book stores (like 1/2 price books) give deals on buying boxes of random books. We bought like 7 boxes for $20 each to fill our library

I've been hitting the $1 racks at Strands and a few other book stores.

 

[youngmoney]

that bookcase

even though i barely read

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Great thread, like many others ive slept on it completely.

Im looking for a Sectional sofa that will go along a left hand wall (looking away from entertainment center POV) and comes out like 2 seats from the wall... been looking at local retailers but dont really know of any online spots...

Any help?

 

[dirtylicious]

^you really want to buy the sofa in person...or at least make sure you see it in person before buying it..

you want to test out the foam, how hard how soft it is. How the pillows are. How upright the back of the sofa is, and how comfortable it is overall.
sofas you really don't want to buy by sight alone.

 

[quik1987]

Originally Posted by SkunkInDunks

Originally Posted by djuzi05

Originally Posted by SkunkInDunks

I like this look a lot. I just got one of these bookcases from Ikea, working on filling it with books now.

If you're just going for the look, I know book stores (like 1/2 price books) give deals on buying boxes of random books. We bought like 7 boxes for $20 each to fill our library

I've been hitting the $1 racks at Strands and a few other book stores.

Personally... iPad/kindle/eReader on the coffee table > Library. Books collect dust and that's gross. Opening books at the public library always makes my nose itchy.

 

[theconditioner]

^ I would def. agree with that (well, that I think an e-reader would be much better than a library of books).

 

[omgitswes]

nothing beats actually having a book though. It's the same for music.
e-readers are cool but if it's a book that I really like I prefer to have a physical copy. and plus I just like the way they smell

 

[bangtcg]

buying books for the appearance?

even after having the great gatsby in their reading curriculum, kids still don't learn.

 

[wikipedia]

It's ok if you like how they look and they read them!

 

[snkr indstry joshbaskin]

Awesome this post got revived a bit.

Not sure about showcasing a sheer volume of books just for the presentation -- especially if you haven't read them and they were bought in bulk just for show.

Otherwise some awesome stuff posted lately. Excited to see pictures from those who just recently moved into new spots.

 

[Shanegerous]

post for later

 

[finnns2003]

I'll post up a few more pics tomorrow, but here's my room.

Minimalism>

 

[skunkindunks]

As far as putting together a home library, you need to choose books your interested in, would read and lend to your friends. I particularly like art books about photography, architecture and fashion so a kindle or ipad is not going to do them justice, plus I think a library looks great.

Shelving Knowledge: How to decorate your own home library

A home library is not something for everyone, but if you do have an inclination towards books or even love collecting the rare ones, then this can really add immensely both to the look of your home and how people view you when they come for a visit. A home library talks about your personality, shouts about what kind of a person you are and it also ensures that those who walk in, leave with something added to their wisdom. It can make for a great topic of conversation and earn you some great new buddies.

Of course, a whole library at home looks hard to put together, but with these tips, you will find that it is not that hard as you thought.

#1 Pick the perfect room and devote the required space

The most significant aspect towards building a grand home library is to pick the right room. Obviously, preferable it should have a high ceiling along with space for racks and other accessories. You can of course, devote just a part of a certain room for this purpose, but an entire room that is totally dedicated makes it a lot more wonderful. Also make sure it’s large enough to accommodate your entire book collection and maybe the ones you are going to add in the future.

#2 Choose the type of shelves that you feel would be apt

You can either go for built-in shelves, racks that are made of wood, separate standings sshelves that occupy more space or the ones that hang from the ceiling. No matter which variety you pick ensure that they all go well with the furnishings you have in the room and are all crafted from wood. Wooden racks give your home library an authentic and original feel that cannot be achieved by other modern materials.

#3 Colors, shades and usage of materials

Dark and Victorian styled colors are often used in libraries to give them a more antique feeling. The same can be done for your home library. Once again the use of woodwork grained in darker textures helps a great deal in capturing this essence. This will go well with any collection or theme you chose. Such as the French, Spanish or Italian collection. The appeal for such interiors is almost universal.

#4 Accessorize with rugs, lamps, tables and chairs

Use tables and chairs inside your home library according to the space available and the comfort factor. You can get a bit unconventional and even go for a couch so that you feel more at home. A small television that is put in a closed cabin, a fine rug and an antique lamp will do wonders to the interiors. This though is a matter of individual choice and you can go the way you chose with accessories.

#5 Use lighting to add to your book collection

Use lighting smartly so that it brings the beauty out of your rare and specially bounded books while it hides those rugged looking old copies of the paperbacks. Your home library can be altered and changed by using lighting in various different patterns. The lighting must be most often soft, ambient and must reflect the studious mood inside.

Apart from all those, one can also add a dash of class with sculptures and plants which will bring life to the home library. Since the walls are already full, it will be such standing decorative that will bring added beauty to your home library. If you are willing to spend a tad bit extra, then you can create your very own favorite library in your own home.

 

[Master Zik]

This thread is pretty good

 

[fraij da 5 11]

Bump.

 

[yungchamp]

some great ideas in here

 

[everysingletime]

Looking at all those pictures depresses me lol.  Real nice but I don't see myself living that nicely anytime soon. 

 

[speakup23]

Originally Posted by hella handsome

Originally Posted by damnitzdom

Originally Posted by Dirtylicious

Originally Posted by 4wrestling

Thoughts on this bed?

a little too plain for my tastes...but looks nice.
one potential issue though is the leather at the foot of the bed.

i hope it's some type of thick leather or there's some type of reinforcment there b/c I know for sure the corners of the foot of my bed are all dinged up just from everyday use.

Dirty's been getting dirty I see.

I was just about to say that 

I've really found myself into this house a lot

I spend a lot of time on the contemporist blog, and out of all of the homes, I like this one and a few others a lot

Waaaaaaaay too much glass/windows for me.

 

[awwsome]

Originally Posted by finnns2003


Minimalism>

 

[quik1987]

 

[rwfanatic]

That's definitely not a bachelor pad.

 

[jonathan0389]

Na but its dam nice