How I built a library in my dining room 📚. And just look at the 'before' 😱. Transforming unused space into a whimsical cosy home library is probably the best thing we've done in our home. . When we first bought our house, this space was a neglected, dated kitchen. It was pretty grim! We installed made-to-measure shelves before adding trims, a brass library rail and a vintage ladder we found on Facebook Marketplace. . People always ask me if I read the books on my shelves; I'm a total bookworm