Noah Webb

How someone spends their free time can say a lot about them.

If you prefer to read historical fiction, we think you put your home’s history on display.

The Classics: Modern Traditional

Matt Dutile

Few color combinations are asclassic as black and white.

Library and game room with a window seat and stocked bookshelves

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With a black and white color palette, this styleelevates minimalismby adding greenery and natural wood.

Your home might also include a designated hobbyspace to practice music, sewing, or crafting.

Nonfiction: Functional Decor

Nonfiction is arguably the most widespread and all-encompassing book genre.

Pink and blue cottagecore bedroom

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It includes memoirs, religious texts, and historical, political, and self-help books.

If you love to read nonfiction, you need a space that’s just as versatile as the genre.

No matter the room, we’re sure it includes a comfy chair set aside for reading.

Sitting room with black walls and a green couch

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living room with wood paneled walls, brick fireplace, antique door

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Neutral living room with white fireplace

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Cabin living room with fireplace and exposed beams

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Dining room with floral wallpaper and a curved mirror

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Cottage coastal living room with rattan chairs, vaulted ceiling, and gingham couch

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Stained glass window with a plant

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Colorful sitting room with lots of patterns and a rattan hanging chair

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