Jonathan Scott is known as one half of the home renovation duo behind HGTV’s hit series “Property Brothers,” but in other projects, the “property brother” has proven he can also create some design masterpieces of his own. Using creativity, construction expertise, and interior design skills, his homes on HGTV’s “Brother vs. Brother” have impressed his fellow celebrity designers and sold for top dollar. A renovation that showcases the (slightly) older twin’s creativity and design mastery comes from Season 7, Episode 4 of “Brother vs. Brother,” where he competes against Drew Scott to see who can design the highest-selling luxury home in California. For a luxurious master bedroom, Jonathan Scott decided to create a home library in a small space — the hallway that leads to the bedroom. The result — an elegant enclave for reading, relaxing, and gazing out the second-story window — enhances the home’s luxurious appeal.
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If you’re looking for small changes that will make your home look more luxurious, you can adopt Jonathan Scott’s library idea for your unused space. When celebrity interior designer and episode judge Jasmine Roth saw the space, she said, “Wow, making the most of a hallway. Whoever did this wanted to make the master bedroom look luxurious, and I think that’s what will attract buyers.” Below, we break down the must-haves of this space, explain how to adopt the luxurious library nook for your own home, and offer tips on how to do it on a budget.
Must-have elements from Jonathan Scott’s hallway library
Jonathan Scott’s “Brother vs. Brother” hallway library for bedrooms is not only luxurious, but can be recreated in small, everyday living spaces. The first thing you’ll want to copy is Scott’s idea: Find an unused hallway that can serve as your luxury library. This can be the hallway that leads to your master bedroom, but if your home’s layout doesn’t allow for this, find another hallway area you want to transform. Next, create Scott’s custom wall. As opulent as it is and built completely from scratch, all you need to create the perfect home library in your hallway Jonathan Scott’s way is a narrow, tall bookcase, a narrow bench that fits snugly against the wall, books and decor for your shelf, and pillows for the bench.
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The Property Brothers star uses a chocolate brown grasscloth wallpaper on one side of the hallway, and a tufted leather-look wallpaper in a natural tan tone on the other side, behind the bench. The bookcase, bench, and blinds are also in a natural tan tone. While you could snag Scott’s color scheme, we recommend choosing a palette for your design that coordinates with the rest of your home. For example, Scott’s hallway gets plenty of natural light because of the large windows, so the dark color scheme doesn’t feel stark. In a hallway without natural light, you might want to opt for lighter colors to brighten up the space.
More ways to achieve the luxury library look
Jonathan Scott’s bedroom hallway library is a great reminder that all it takes is some creativity and vision to decorate a boring hallway and transform it into a functional and luxurious space. “This is the coolest idea, though,” Scott said of bringing his vision to life. “Instead of just being a hallway, it’s a library.” And while you may not have a Property Brothers budget, there are still great ways to get the must-haves for your perfect home library on a budget. First, don’t be afraid to check the bargain bin for deals on wall coverings or other furniture or decor and pillows for your area, like Scott did for his HGTV clients to keep things affordable.
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Look for discounted wallpaper, like the one Jonathan Scott used by Joss and Main. On sale, it’s just $1.74 per square foot. And Scotts’ brand of wallpaper starts at just $1.08 per square foot. To save money, we recommend looking for bookcase, bench, and shelf decor at a thrift store or Facebook Marketplace, or checking out IKEA’s As-Is section for deals. Just measure beforehand to make sure your furniture is narrow enough to allow walking space on both sides of the hallway. Comfortable seating adds a luxurious and homey feel to the room, so like Scott, make sure your bench has a cushion pad and some fluffy pillows.
