In the main salon of the collector Giorgio Taroni’s home on Italy’s Lake Como, a chestnut staircase curves around a nook ...

One would be hard-pressed to find a house without books. Besides providing the joys of reading, books are accessories that can personalize a room, dust a neutral space with color, and bring warmth and ...

Though it may be hard for some of us to imagine, there really was a time -- long before wonders of the modern age such as radio and television came along -- when many American homes were filled with ...

For book lovers, the idea of a home library promises a cozy, relaxing escape with a favorite read. While you may not be able to dedicate an entire room to your beloved books, it’s still possible to ...

"I had always yearned for a double-height library, since books are my life," wrote author Andrew Solomon in our September 2017 story about the restoration of his crumbling New York City townhouse, a ...

A home library isn’t just about books—it’s about creating a sanctuary that reflects your personality and passions. (Image: Pexels) Few things feel as luxurious and as grounding as a well-curated home ...