Reframing the typical European library within a modern home
Located in Stuart, Florida, this compact office by Interior Seasons Studio reinterprets the traditional European library within a contemporary residential setting. The interior design project transforms a standard room into a focused reading space defined by saturated color, layered materials, and integrated millwork.
The spatial composition centers on custom wooden shelving that frames the primary doorway. Shelves, door, and moldings are finished in a deep crimson tone that extends across the ceiling, creating a continuous envelope. A glossy surface treatment enhances light reflection and amplifies the perception of depth within the compact footprint.
all images courtesy of Interior Seasons Studio
Interior Seasons Studio uses Layered materials to create depth
Wall surfaces are clad in Little Greene’s ‘Great Ormond St.’ wallpaper, derived from an 18th-century pattern discovered in a London townhouse near Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital. The motif of parrots and branching foliage introduces visual movement across the walls, contrasting with the uniformity of the painted millwork and integrating ornament within the architectural framework.
Interior Seasons Studio incorporates lighting as a compositional element. Two striped wall sconces emphasize the doorway and reinforce vertical symmetry, while a contemporary floor lamp with spherical white bulbs introduces a secondary rhythm within the room. The combination of traditional references and modern fixtures establishes a layered visual language.
Furniture selection continues this balance of contrast and cohesion. A velvet bench in deep burgundy aligns chromatically with the built-in shelving, while a black dresser with chrome hardware introduces reflectivity and tonal variation. Each piece functions both as storage and as a visual component within the overall composition.
saturated color defines the reading-focused interior
layered materials create depth in the compact space
custom wooden shelving frames the central doorway
ornamented wallpaper contrasts with the monochromatic millwork
a contemporary floor lamp with spherical bulbs adds rhythm
project info:
name: The Thoughtful Room
designer: Interior Seasons Studio – Andrei Subochev | @interior.seasons
location: Stuart, Florida
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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