That is genius, Lori. So smart to take a rarely used room and make it functional AND beautiful. :)

I did the same thing w/ a spare bedroom - only made it a library, office and craft room in one. It doesn't look 1/2 as nice as yours does Lori.

This looks like a fancy "coffee house"! Great job. Just a good example of using your house to suit yourself and meet your own needs!

What a beautiful way to personalize your space! We have some family friends (a couple in their 90's), who have owned the same house for over 30 years. They did something similar to this, but left a big blank spot on the wall. Everyone who visits gets to sign their wall and leave a message. They have repainted over the years, but framed out and left the signature wall untouched. They have a great record and memories of visitors, but I have to admit, it was strange to be asked to ...»

Great bookshelves!

Looks great.

I'm wanting to have our dining room double as a library. I'd been planning on tall bookshelves, but after seeing you smaller ones, I'm reconsiderng. The tops could be used as a buffet...I've got some decisions to make.