Forest Hills Gardens and Kew Gardens have Tudor-style houses with dark beams, leaded windows and dens that suit a library. Nearby, co-op apartments along Queens Boulevard have living rooms with space for a wall of books.
01Tudor dens
Oak or walnut bookcases with simple panelled doors below match the house's woodwork. Build around leaded windows with a seat or desk between.
02Co-op living rooms
In apartments, a painted wall of shelves with closed cabinets below keeps a family room tidy.
03Family libraries
Lower shelves for children's books, upper shelves for adults, and cabinets for games and puzzles work for families.
04Historic districts
Forest Hills Gardens has its own rules for exterior changes. Interior built-ins usually aren't affected.
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