Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Find Inspiration: Adding a Pop of Color to the Back of Bookshelves

 


 
 
I love the white bookcase I have in my living room. But lately I've been think that it would be nice to add a little pop of color to the back of the shelves.



I could always just paint it. That would be quick, easy and cheap. And it would be a great way to add an accent color to the room.


Bookcase
 
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50 shades of Grey implemented on Home office furniture Ideas :)
Use the extra blue paint for the back of bookshelves.
 
A wall of bookshelves accented with yellow paint on the interior back walls. Sitting in front is a stellar cream sofa with a green pattern.
 


But I would like to add something a little more than just color. Maybe, a pattern with wallpaper would be just the right addition to the room.
Bookshelves with wallpapered back - Pasadena 1 Home by Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise Interior Design 
 
 Wow with Wallpaper
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A great way to introduce a little texture is by using bead board. The kind made out of wallpaper could easily be cut to fit into the back of the shelves.

 
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 Built In Shelving
beadboard backed shelves
This may be the perfect solution to that black screen and the empty nook in my living room. AStoriedStyle.com
 
 
 

Or I could use more unusual materials like tin or wood planks from an old fence.
Paint a bookshelf, take the back off, and place metal tiles on the back. Could do version of this to china cabinet
 



 

And what a great idea to make each shelf different. That would definitely add interest to the room.
I really love this. It would make me happy to walk into this room everyday. How could you stay in a bad mood when you're surrounded by this kind of colour?
 
Put Cubby Holes to Use
 
 
 
 
 
 
So many possibilities... I will let you know once I finally pick which way to go. What is your favorite?


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  1. BrandiFebruary 5, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    These are all really great examples. I've thought about doing this with beadboard wallpaper in my kitchen cabinets.

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