Rustic Elegance
I like the antique furniture particularly the book case. I like the way the wooden beam on the far wall gives the place a more closed nook-like feeling. I like that there are some decorations but not so many that it feels nick nacky and cluttered. The warm, vintage, elegant/rustic, nook feeling is similar to what I would want my own library to be like. The iron is pretty. Although the black metal feels a little bit cold and stand-offish to me. David likes the industrial look. It could be a way to combine my preference for elegance with his love of industrial. Thought: the intricate railing pattern could be very annoying to dust!
I especially like the grain pattern of the wooden door surrounded by windows and the wooden bench. I like the fixtures, but they are too dim/the space needs more light. I don't like the opening in the wall in the entryway.
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