How to decorate/embellish white wooden built-in shelves
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1950s cottage with solid NICE wood (painted white) shelving (bookcase style at least 8'x 8'); the room is taupe with a gold ceiling and white trim. The accent wall opposite white shelving wall is same painted breadboard oars as ceiling! I LOVE this color combo. What to do about white wall behind shelves, shelving color? Shelving is not removable unless we rip it all out. Want to make cabinets less "catch all" and books and more display. Would also love advice on how to declutter books and style them properly?
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