Struggling Library

[nightglow]

lol I feel like I am struggling with making an outdoor library that still looks nice and doesn't take up a bunch of room.

I need some inspirations. Have any of you seen any library set up ideas lately (or share your own) I'm needing some inspiration on this before I decide to scrap it completely.
I am trying to incorporate the Fake Gallant Statue... however it is so stinkin' humongous! wishing it was the robust statue size...... and I am feeling like my library area is too boxy.

 

[sunset_succulent]

i put a bookshelf right in front of the gallant statue to cover its stuff. i used the double sofa in brown to add to the “home outside of home” feel. just lots of brown to make it bold ig. i’ll upload a picture when i’m free!


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[nightglow]

i put a bookshelf right in front of the gallant statue to cover its stuff. i used the double sofa in brown to add to the “home outside of home” feel. just lots of brown to make it bold ig. i’ll upload a picture when i’m free!


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Thank you this does give me an idea!! I don't want to cover the statue though because the only reason why I am using it is because he is holding a book and I find that humorous and great for a library. But I like how it looks like a statue on top of the book case like one of those bust statues. I wish we could put small items on top of the book cases.

 

[Imaginetheday]

I've seen one (or more?) that use cliffs to go up rather than out. There are bookcases on the main level, then more on the cliff, if that makes sense. It gives a stronger sense of the library without taking as much space. You could also just do a 2 level library.

 

[lPeachy]

I have a truly itty bitty outdoor library, let me snag a pic!