How can I decorate the back of a bookcase to use as a wall divider?

Wallpaper, fabric, contact paper, paneling, bead board, paint, decals, hang pictures, art work, posters, etc.

I would decoupage fabric to it.

thank you

Hi Suzette, hope this helps you decorate the back of you bookcase you are using as a room divider.

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May 23, 2017 - Take a look at what some of the others have done to make their bookcases look pretty and part of the decor in the room. When every square foot ...

Oooo, maybe a mirror mosaic?

Fabric, peel and stick wallpaper, contact paper. Paint same color as walls.

Paint the back of your bookcase the same color as the rest of the room. Then hang pictures on them. Do as much as you can to make the back of the bookcase look just like another wall.

Hi Suzette, that's such a great idea and there are so many different things you can do that will fit into your decor style. You basically have a blank canvas to play with. You can paint blackboard paint on the back and use it as a giant chalkboard or even try one of these great ideas in this post https://craftwarehouse.com/10-things-to-do-with-a-blank-canvas-for-easy-home-decor/

You can paint the bookcase to match the wood and then hang a canvas on the back with Command hooks.

Hi Suzette, Have you thought about adding molding? And then you would paint all the same color. Here are a couple of easy methods:

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/fake-wainscoting-tutorial-146219

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/how-to-apply-peel-and-stick-picture-moulding-with-scissors-44234607

You could hang shelves on it. Attach the shelves over the top of the bookcase or attach to the back of the bookcase and place what you would like on them to add to the dining room decor...plants, photos...

Hello there,

If smooth then you could paint or wallpaper. Add a trim if raw edges show. I have a bookcase myself where the back is in sections on my landing. I have decorated it to match in with the decor. Did wonder if I should use Mirror tiles. too.

That might be an idea you could use as it will make the room look bigger too.....

Here are a few options:

Paint (permanent)

Shelf liner (temporary)

Wallpaper (mostly permanent)

Material, perhaps with batting (temporary)

Removable wallpaper (temporary)

Hi ! I did this year's ago as a room divided for my kids room . I placed 2 tall bookshelves next to each other , but facing in opposite directions . Each child had a book shelf area and a flat area , which was the back of the other book case . I used.

stick on cork board ( this was back in the early 80's ) so my kids could put up school assignments , posters , artwork ... Back then the options weren't as good as they are now ... Now your options can include painting them with blackboard paint , wallpaper , put up metal strips and hang things using magnets . Paint a mural of buy a door mural , cover it with beadboard or brick board ....Good luck !!!

How about something like what we did to this door? https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2019/05/our-easy-hollow-core-door-makeover.html?m=1

Ask the landlord first!!!!!!!

Thank you all for giving me so many ideas. I'm looking forward to using your ideas for my project as soon as I get moved in.

Cover with contact paper!

i will try to paint the back of your bookcase the same color as the rest of the room.

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"How about something like what we did to this door? https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2019/05/our-easy-hollow-core-door-makeover.html?m=1 "

this is awesome😍

You could paint the backs of the bookcases to match the other wall colors and add artwork and decorate as a regular wall. You could also choose wallpaper or contact paper to create a coordinating wall. Also, you might add purchased molding for a more traditional look. Color block painting could add interest as well.

Hi Suzette, hope this inspires you. You can put any type of peel and stick on it, from faux tiles to fabric to wood look, and everything in between such as floral or solid color.