Library.....to do, or not to do (now)

So, I LOVE the idea of the library and am going to have the carpenter bid the job. How much do you think that will cost? Jason thinks it could be pretty pricey.

If instead I bought a showstopping piece of furniture like the one I showed a picture of but nicer, then I could always do the project later and could save the money now. I wonder if doing all the windows might be a better use of our money. If they were wood windows like your house, I'd not do this. but they are 50's aluminum and the curtains all but rustle (with the windows closed) on a windy day.

BTW, the picture I send you of the book case, I won for 1 euro. I'm telling you there are deals here!!! The lady said the piece was in Munich, but it's actually at her parents and 5 hours away, so even though I won it, I'll not go get it. BUT, there are other similar pieces, and ones I've liked much more that go up for auction. So, it's worth pondering.

But, I will still bid the job so I can see what we are dealing with.