Library Construction

Boosibri · February 1, 2020 9:18AM

I posted in another thread that I was constructing a library so I thought it post some photos occasionally as we progress the project.

My lake house was originally an older A Frame which was then made into a rectangle and renovated.

Here is the view of the main space from the hall

And a reading nook

And some Hugh walls for book shelves all around

This wall will be cut into a full window for a lake view

johnny9434 · February 1, 2020 9:21AM

so far so good

Boosibri · February 1, 2020 9:25AM

Here is the lake

Justacommeman · February 1, 2020 9:31AM

How exciting! Is this in Michigan?

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Boosibri · February 1, 2020 9:35AM

@Justacommeman said:
How exciting! Is this in Michigan?

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Yup, Portage

kaz · February 1, 2020 10:58AM

Beautiful view!

ricko · February 1, 2020 11:07AM

Very nice...and a beautiful lake view.....Lots of work, but rewarding when finished. Cheers, RickO

CWT1863 · February 1, 2020 2:52PM

Very cool! Please make sure to post pictures once completed.

mark_dak · February 1, 2020 3:01PM

@Boosibri said:

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@Justacommeman said:
How exciting! Is this in Michigan?

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Yup, Portage

Nice work neighbor. Post completed photos and... yeah... nice move not downloading the ones with snow and ice.

Boosibri · February 1, 2020 3:36PM

@mark_dak said:

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@Boosibri said:

@Justacommeman said:
How exciting! Is this in Michigan?

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Yup, Portage

Nice work neighbor. Post completed photos and... yeah... nice move not downloading the ones with snow and ice.

Where bouts are you?

Boosibri · February 1, 2020 3:38PM

Cameonut · February 1, 2020 4:03PM

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PennyGuy · February 1, 2020 6:03PM

I know that lake.....

Hydrant · February 1, 2020 8:27PM

Go big. Don't scrimp! I did and I've always regretted it.
Small lake.... But big mountains. Hey, you can't have everything!

mark_dak · February 2, 2020 5:39AM

@Boosibri said:

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@mark_dak said:

@Boosibri said:

@Justacommeman said:
How exciting! Is this in Michigan?

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Yup, Portage

Nice work neighbor. Post completed photos and... yeah... nice move not downloading the ones with snow and ice.

Where bouts are you?

Not that close but still in the Mitten... Brighton. Lake view is still great even with the snow and ice.

Cameonut · February 2, 2020 6:40AM

I lived on a lake in Fenton MI for 25 years - moved to another lake in NC when I retired. Best thing about NC is that I leave my boat and dock in all year, worst thing about NC is not being able to go ice drinking - er, I mean ice fishing.

Lake living isn't for everyone, but our family really enjoys it.

bearcave · February 2, 2020 6:59AM

I live on a lake in Missouri and haven't been on it in 25 years.

Nice view and a wonderful thing.

scubafuel · February 2, 2020 9:53AM

That looks like it's going to be awesome! Only thing it needs is a big fireplace to read and drink in front of

thisistheshow · February 2, 2020 12:33PM

That looks amazing! Please share updated photos later.

Two nuggets I will add:

First, by coincidence, just yesterday I was telling my wife and oldest son that I have long dreamed of having a home with a library.

Second, a few months ago I was speaking with my mother, and we spoke about how great it is to be able to get to a point in life where you can be happy for others without feeling remorse towards yourself.

I know this is OT, but seeing the beautiful library you are building made me think of this conversation with my mother. It is important to have dreams, to celebrate the joys of your family and friends (forum friends included), and to count your blessings and appreciate all you have- instead of focusing on what you do not.

For example, I may not yet have my library, but my book collection is coming along slowly but surely.

Thanks for sharing this @Boosibri

Boosibri · April 20, 2020 12:04PM

Library work is underway though now stalled with the stay at home order. Should be done 2 weeks after the order is lifted. Diagonal wall on the right will become nearly a full window looking out to the lake. Reading nook shown in the second picture, about the size of a twin bed.

Sonorandesertrat · April 20, 2020 12:08PM

Hmm...The walls could make installing bookcases (and filling them with books that won't slide out) an interesting experience.

Boosibri · April 20, 2020 12:11PM

@Sonorandesertrat said:
Hmm...The walls could make installing bookcases (and filling them with books that won't slide out) an interesting experience.

Ive kept all of the strange odds and angles to make the look eclectic. The unfinished slant on the right side of picture 2 is the original house roofline. Im building a built in bench there and the shelving laddering up the angle.

ElKevvo · April 20, 2020 12:11PM

I have to admit I am a bit jealous that you are going to have a library, my books get moved around whenever my spouse 'redecorates'. Many are just in boxes now

K

Boosibri · April 20, 2020 12:13PM

@ElKevvo said:
I have to admit I am a bit jealous that you are going to have a library, my books get moved around whenever my spouse 'redecorates'. Many are just in boxes now

K

We are having a baby in November so i've already heard some nonsense about this becoming the baby room.

messydesk · April 20, 2020 12:19PM

@Boosibri said:

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@ElKevvo said:
I have to admit I am a bit jealous that you are going to have a library, my books get moved around whenever my spouse 'redecorates'. Many are just in boxes now

K

We are having a baby in November so i've already heard some nonsense about this becoming the baby room.

Congrats (on the baby, not the potential misappropriation of the room)! The forum's first member of the Coronials.

shorecoll · April 20, 2020 12:22PM

Get some Dr. Seuss wallpaper and put it in front of the real books, so she'll think that's what it is. Lol.

Boosibri · April 20, 2020 12:28PM

@messydesk said:

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@Boosibri said:

@ElKevvo said:
I have to admit I am a bit jealous that you are going to have a library, my books get moved around whenever my spouse 'redecorates'. Many are just in boxes now

K

We are having a baby in November so i've already heard some nonsense about this becoming the baby room.

Congrats (on the baby, not the potential misappropriation of the room)! The forum's first member of the Coronials.

The baby is pre-corona creation but only by about a month. 10 weeks in now to baby and 4 weeks to corona lock down.

RyGuy · April 20, 2020 12:33PM

Looking very nice! We're in the process of having a house built, should totally follow suit and have some bookcases installed.

asheland · April 20, 2020 1:41PM

Looks REALLY cool! I can't wait to see it finished!

Tom147 · April 20, 2020 2:32PM

Looking forward to pictures on completion. And to see who wins : baby room VS library

coinbuf · April 20, 2020 2:48PM

@Tom147 said:
Looking forward to pictures on completion. And to see who wins : baby room VS library

If the next pics have baby booties on the wall we will know the outcome.

coinkat · April 20, 2020 2:55PM

Congrats...

Great view... Hardwood floors? You might gain traction with it being a library if it can serve as a collective room for most if not all of your interests.

Boosibri · April 20, 2020 3:34PM

@coinkat said:
Congrats...

Great view... Hardwood floors? You might gain traction with it being a library if it can serve as a collective room for most if not all of your interests.

Yep hardwood floors