Cozy Library With a Reading Chair

Tall wooden shelves filled with books frame this cozy library scene. A rolling ladder reaches toward the upper shelves, where trailing ivy and a garland of bows add decoration. A globe rests on stacked books beside an ornate lamp. In front, a cushioned armchair holds a fringed blanket, with a teacup and saucer waiting on a small round table.

This medium-difficulty design gives teens a mix of broad spaces and smaller details, from the chair cushions and book spines to the ivy leaves and blanket texture. Try warm browns for the shelves, leafy greens for the ivy, and a favorite accent color for the chair. Colored pencils work well for the narrow details; vary the book colors to make the shelves your own.