Library Study

So, it's finally begun.  This year has been so busy that I haven't had time to start building the library, even though I had cut all the lumber for it months ago.  But, I have finally buckled down and begun.  I will update as I make progress, but here's how it has progressed so far.

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

BEFORE

Remember that last summer I added a window:

Hole cut for window

Adding window

Window installed

Now, I am working on installing the library:

Door Bookshelves Rough-In

Adjustable shelves in place in Rough-In

Window Bookshelf Rough-In in progress

Cap Shelves added to Window Bookshelves Rough-In

Boys get impatient and start adding books to the Rough-In.  Stereo bookshelves begin.

Still gotta live, even though it's a construction zone.

Children's Bookshelves Rough-In added

Stereo Bookshelves Rough-In Up so I can now listen to music while I work.

The stereo side is set off the wall to allow space behind for wires to stay out of sight. I moved the light switch from the wall to the side of the bookshelves by the door.  I also added an outlet with USB ports for a charging station and wired for the light fixtures that will be on the front of the bookshelves and for the outlets that will be on the front of the base trim.  I also ran hard wire to the deck area so we now have a speaker zone out there as well, since we spend most of the year living out back.

This week, I'm working on the face trim.  More pics to come . . . .


UPDATE:  Sorry with all the traveling birthdays, weddings, etc., this project has continued to be slow-going.  I have finally added the face- and end-trim bit have not yet installed the crown or base trim.  I need to make some final decisions on the light fixtures so I can order those parts and install the lights before I finish up.  Then I can start staining!
Since the last pictures I have:
-Cut, routed, and installed the face trim
-Cut, routed, and installed the end trim
-Trimmed out the window and doorway
-Built and installed the charging dock
-Routed the front edge of all the shelves.

Here's what it's looking like now:

Hoping to find a small sofa for where the chairs are and some nice chairs for where the old ratty sofa is.

Removable charging station

Close-up of routed shelf edge

UPDATE:  Working on adding the base moulding.  You can't tell in these pictures, but I have the grain all lined up around the corners so that it looks good once it is stained.

Next, I need to work on building the doors for the lower section of the bookshelves. . . .


UPDATE:  Got the doors cut, fitted, routed, and glued-up.  They are now sitting in place, though they don't have any hinges yet.

Now onto the lights . . . .


UPDATE:  Lights are done

First time I've ever order parts to assemble my own light fixtures.  I have since ordered some new parts to tweak them a little, but I won't be able to reassemble them until the new parts come.  These are all sold cast brass, so they are heavy duty and shoudl last as long as or longer than the house itself.

Let there be light.  Worked late into the night with a headlamp to get these babies installed.

Now onto the crown moulding and window sill . . . .



UPDATE:  Crown moulding is in.  Window sill is cut and routed and sitting in place.  I won't install it until I decide if I want to take the time and energy to do something fancier with the trim below the window.

I'm sick so I will be taking a break. Next, I need to stain everything, work on wall trim for the rest of the room, build the desk wall, and wallpaper or paint (or do both to) the walls.  I also need to find a small sofa to fit under the window:  I have a feeling that this will be my favorite room to lounge in this winter . . . .