Library book-shelves creation

Original owner of the house built a bar in a square space 79"wx79"dx96"h. Since we don't plan on having any alcoholic orgies, we decided to use the space more effectively for a library. (No, we don't plan any literary orgies either, sorry). Our original choice was for light colored shelves, since the library is in a window-less and originally dark and not too well lit space. Our first shot was Ikea's Billy system. We decided to pass on it, though, since it is made of MDF which, purpotedly, outgasses formaldahide. Also, it looks pretty cheap. Also, we looked at the shelving systems from Scandinavian Designs, but it is also made of MDF, and was of a totally wrong size for our dimensions.

Subsequently, the walls and ceiling in the library were painted white, and 6 recessed lights were installed in the ceiling, providing ample lighting for the space and allowing the use of darker wood. One of the first candidates, and the top one currently, is Lincoln collection from Costco.

Furniture and Art Stores and Manufacturers

Bellacore : One of the largest and (almost) cheapest lighting collections. We bought our "Elf" chandeliers here.
Costco : Carries a pretty interesting furniture collection, contradicting their low-end connotation.
The Guild : A collection of furniture, lamps, and art by individual artists with high prices but very original.
Home Decorators : A large collection of inexpensive decorative items. We bought the sink cabinet s with glass bowls and faucets here, which arrived seriously damaged, and one of the faucets was bad too.
Sillux : An Italian manufacturer of very artful, original, and expensive lighting. "Flag" light is from their 2nd or 3rd from the top classical collection.