The bed seemed selfishly to take up most of the space.
Against one wall was set some home-made shelving containing books.

He had quite a library.

There were books of various kinds, gathered with no particular plan or purpose, but as means and opportunity afforded.

In one corner stood a scroll saw, now not very often used.

Pictures of a full-rigged sailing vessel and a big modern steamer hung on the wall above his books.