How am I suppose to get all the way to the top of this? I do have superior leaping skills but this is a little out of hand, even for me. The Habitat was built with a small footprint so utilization of space was essential. The Humans weren’t going to let all their cubic volume go to waste, so they decided to build a library nook. Towering around 15 feet tall this thing can hold some serious literature. It also serves the purpose of adding loads of color variation to the otherwise mono-tone living space. To read more about how the Humans built their library, click HERE.

As with every project, the Humans attempted to reuse materials which adds continuity to the Habitat and saves a tree. For the library nook scrap birch plywood leftover from the ceiling was sanded, cut and clear coated to make the shelves. Minimal obtrusive shelving, yet strong, was the goal; therefore metal tracks were attached to the studs and simple plywood shelves screwed-on. Reading is for winners so read on my friends.

Shelves cut and sanded - final clear coat drying away.

Amazing birch grains and patterns.

The blank canvas ready for some serious reading weight.

Two of the three shelving tracks mounted.

Brackets added and first shelf is placed. A grip of shelves await their duty to the right.

All shelves tested and added. A good time as any for some back stretches. Let the books commence.

A good amount of books added to test spacing. Here you can see me testing out the last paperback shelf.

Library stocked and the living room gains some order.

We have a lot of books, it is my job to utilize my librarian skills and make sure everything is accounted for. Look at my eyes, obviously meant for reading.