For the most diehard bibliophiles, sometimes it's not enough to simply visit the local public library. They must have their own.
They design their homes with magnificent home libraries, so that every time they finish a book, they can add it to their floor-to-ceiling collection.
We've rounded up some of the most incredible and expansive home libraries, including those owned by filmmaker George Lucas and designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Keep scrolling to take a look.
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Complete with wall-length windows, this library lives below a lofted hangout space inside a private studio in Seattle, Washington. The owner can slide down from the loft to the library using a built-in gold pole.
Located in inventor Jay Walker's home in Ridgefield, Connecticut, this 3,600-square-foot library features multiple staircases and over 30,000 books, maps, charts, and pieces of artwork.
Source: Walker Digital
Designed by Gianni Botsford Architects in Costa Rica, this private backyard library has its own entrance and deck leading out from the main house.
Source: Gianni Botsford Architects
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