Best selling fantasy writer Holly Black, (one of the authors of The Spiderwick Chronicles) built this stunning secret library in her home! I want one for my house so badly, it’s so beautiful and has lovely vintage and steampunk details! You would never guess what is behind what looks like a normal book shelf at the bottom of a staircase:
Source: Holly Black
Door: The Hidden Door Company
Fireplace: Mantels Direct
(via: The Steampunk Home)