Bookcase help!
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Lea Grossman on Aug 17, 2015chalk paint!Helpful Reply
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Lucy Nunn on Aug 17, 2015Paint the back wall of it....maybe a bright coral or turquoise, or whatever strikes your fancy. You can also use wallpaper. Or scrapbook paper.Helpful Reply
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From Evija with Love on Aug 17, 2015Hi, I painted my bookcase in lovely blue shade and decoupaged wallpaper at the back of it, more info on my blog. http://fromevijawithlove.com/projects/from-fab-to-drab/Helpful Reply
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Trish Davenport on Aug 17, 2015If most of the inside will be covered by items on display, such as books, put your ideas to designing the outside possibly using stencils if you are not too artistic.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Aug 17, 2015Where did you place the bookcase. If there is a color in the room that you like try using a lighter shade of that to pop the piece. If your walls are darker do the reverse. Pinterest is an inspiration if you dont like that idea.Helpful Reply
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B. Enne on Aug 17, 2015Alternate books with decorative items that are similar in colour. http://www.glamour.com/home/blogs/toast/2014/07/how-to-decorate-a-bookshelf http://www.hgtv.com/design/rooms/living-and-dining-rooms/20-mantel-and-bookshelf-decorating-tips-picturesHelpful Reply
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Z on Aug 17, 2015Here's a couple basic pieces of furniture I transformed by adding some trim to the top and bottom. http://www.hometalk.com/diy/-3094145 http://www.hometalk.com/diy/-3007335Helpful Reply
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Z on Aug 18, 2015Just remembered I had some drawings I did for an article that would work to show you a possibility too. The trim around the middle would hide the seam you often find on flat packed furniture these days.Helpful Reply
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