Library Worx Journalhttps://libraryworx.com/journalNotes from the Kloset Worx studio on built-in bookcases and libraries in New York.en-usBuilt-in bookcases for Upper West Side and Morningside Heights apartmentshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/upper-west-side-morningside-bookcaseshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/upper-west-side-morningside-bookcasesThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Built-in bookcases for prewar apartments on the Upper West Side and in Morningside Heights: tall ceilings, ladders, window seats, radiators and co-op approvals.Built-in bookcases for Staten Island homeshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/staten-island-home-libraryhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/staten-island-home-libraryThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Built-in bookcases for Staten Island houses: family rooms, window walls, home libraries, basements and storage below the shelves.Home libraries in Riverdale and Fieldstonhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/riverdale-fieldston-libraryhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/riverdale-fieldston-libraryThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Built-in bookcases and home libraries for Riverdale co-ops and Fieldston houses in the Bronx: studies, fireplaces, river views and walnut or painted woodwork.Built-ins for a prewar living room: bookcases, cabinets and radiator covershttps://libraryworx.com/journal/prewar-living-room-built-inshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/prewar-living-room-built-insThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400How to add built-in bookcases, cabinets and radiator covers to a prewar New York living room so they look original, store more and respect moldings and plaster.A library ladder at home: what you need to knowhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/library-ladder-at-homehttps://libraryworx.com/journal/library-ladder-at-homeThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400When a rolling library ladder makes sense, how much ceiling and floor space it needs, and how to plan the rail into a built-in bookcase.How deep should built-in bookshelves be?https://libraryworx.com/journal/how-deep-should-built-in-bookshelves-behttps://libraryworx.com/journal/how-deep-should-built-in-bookshelves-beThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400The right shelf depth, spacing and span for built-in bookcases, with the numbers we use for paperbacks, hardcovers, art books and records.Home library ideas for NYC apartmentshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/home-library-ideas-nyc-apartmenthttps://libraryworx.com/journal/home-library-ideas-nyc-apartmentThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Home library ideas for New York apartments of every size: a wall of books, a reading corner, a hallway library, ladders, lighting and how to protect books from sun and radiators.Built-in bookcases for Forest Hills and Kew Gardens homeshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/forest-hills-kew-gardens-bookcaseshttps://libraryworx.com/journal/forest-hills-kew-gardens-bookcasesThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Built-in bookcases for Tudor houses in Forest Hills Gardens and Kew Gardens, and for co-op apartments along Queens Boulevard: dens, leaded windows and family libraries.Brownstone libraries in Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hillhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/brooklyn-heights-cobble-hill-libraryhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/brooklyn-heights-cobble-hill-libraryThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Built-in bookcases and home libraries for brownstones in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens: parlor floors, fireplaces, landmark details and lighting.Built-in bookcases around a window seathttps://libraryworx.com/journal/bookcases-around-window-seathttps://libraryworx.com/journal/bookcases-around-window-seatThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400How to design built-in bookcases around a window seat in a New York apartment or brownstone: seat depth and height, radiators below, cushions, storage and lighting.Bookcases around a fireplace in a brownstonehttps://libraryworx.com/journal/bookcases-around-fireplace-brownstonehttps://libraryworx.com/journal/bookcases-around-fireplace-brownstoneThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400Designing built-in bookcases on both sides of a fireplace in a Brooklyn or Harlem brownstone: alcove depth, base cabinets, mantel lines, clearances and the TV question.Bookcase lighting: picture lights, LED strips or bothhttps://libraryworx.com/journal/bookcase-lighting-guidehttps://libraryworx.com/journal/bookcase-lighting-guideThu, 29 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400How to light built-in bookcases: picture lights, vertical and horizontal LED strips, colour temperature, dimming and planning the wiring before the shelves are built.