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Inspiration: Tall Bookshelves with Tomes and Trinkets

It's common knowledge that bookshelves are as good for holding personal objects as they are for books. We love these floor-to-ceiling shelves that are brimming with personality.

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A 24-foot-high cabinet that begins on the entrance plaza continues inside, running the length of the lobby. "The cabinets create a familiar atmosphere for everyone: a 'home away from home’ for our guests," Vermeulen says. "They're filled with art for inspiration, accessories from all over the world, books, TVs, and more." An Eames Elephant and La Chaise chair for Vitra provide one of the lobby's many seating spaces. Photo by Adrian Gaut.
A 24-foot-high cabinet that begins on the entrance plaza continues inside, running the length of the lobby. "The cabinets create a familiar atmosphere for everyone: a 'home away from home’ for our guests," Vermeulen says. "They're filled with art for inspiration, accessories from all over the world, books, TVs, and more." An Eames Elephant and La Chaise chair for Vitra provide one of the lobby's many seating spaces. Photo by Adrian Gaut.
In keeping with the island’s rugged character, the new home was pared down to the essentials. Even the floor in the living room, elevated during the construction process to give seated guests sight lines of the coast, helped frame the outdoors. With this philosophy in mind, Vieira da Silva sourced and designed simple, light furniture, such as the custom bookshelves made from “criptoméria," a type of Japanese wood planted in the Azores for construction. The floor lamp, a Sampei model by Davide Groppi, is set above a Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese. Both the sofa and table are also Swedese.
In keeping with the island’s rugged character, the new home was pared down to the essentials. Even the floor in the living room, elevated during the construction process to give seated guests sight lines of the coast, helped frame the outdoors. With this philosophy in mind, Vieira da Silva sourced and designed simple, light furniture, such as the custom bookshelves made from “criptoméria," a type of Japanese wood planted in the Azores for construction. The floor lamp, a Sampei model by Davide Groppi, is set above a Lamino Easy Chair by Swedese. Both the sofa and table are also Swedese.
In the living area, Brothers sits on an Artek stool while perusing a selection from his library.
In the living area, Brothers sits on an Artek stool while perusing a selection from his library.
Wes Mahony lounges on a Tufty-Time sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia in the family room that architect Emily Jagoda created for his family in their tree-damaged garage in Santa Monica.
Wes Mahony lounges on a Tufty-Time sofa by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia in the family room that architect Emily Jagoda created for his family in their tree-damaged garage in Santa Monica.