Dolls House No. 2 The Library

I sort of lost my way with this room. It was going to be a library/music/study room. Going with the library theme I couldn't really afford to do authentic bookcases so I used library wallpaper. That was 4 years ago!  Then there was a recess during which time I was trying to decide what flooring to do, and I became absorbed with other hobbies. I wanted to do a parquet floor with a medallion but I just couldn't find anything in my price range, or kit form, so I ordered this flooring card sheet. You're never really sure what an item is going to be like when ordering online, but I was quite pleased with it.

Next I thought about what to put in the room. I definitely wanted a desk and chair but when I also put a piano in it looked very crowded, so music room was scrapped. Then nothing for a long, long time until...............taking on board my daughter's comment here I  made a concentrated effort to get on with it. 

Lighting finished, skirting boards and the window sill fitted, and the curtains, which I thought would be a lengthy, fiddly and frustrating job but the material sewed and pleated just right.

I've always liked the idea of a chaise longue so that the Mrs of the house can relax and read while the Mr is sitting at the desk surfing the web to find their next holiday :-)

Then came the grandfather clock and the globe. 

The desk started as basic unfinished wood which I stained and varnished and put different drawer handles on. I love the black swivel chair. I'm not sure if  still like that picture.

There are still lots of accessories to add but for the time being I need to get on with other rooms. I'm working on the lounge and dining room floors now. 

~ Be well ~

Polly x