Bill Stubbs

A great library is one of the hardest rooms to design. It has to work for solitary reading and serious conversation; it needs to feel intimate without feeling small, and impressive without feeling cold.

My approach: custom shelving built around books AND objects, lighting that gives the collection warmth rather than glare, seating for more than one purpose, and materials that’ll age better than anything in the room.

A library should feel like it’s been collected over time, not installed.

HoustonDesign

I believe the difference between a beautiful bedroom and one you never want to leave isn’t the headboard, it’s bedside lamps at eye level when you’re reading. Linen sheets that get softer with every wash. Aged walnut nightstands with visible grain. Blackout lining under beautiful curtains. These aren’t Instagram moments. They’re the reasons you sleep well and wake up happy.