Here are some photos that are inspiring me right now. First up are some painted bookcases and then some with patterns/wallpaper.
Are you a fan of painted or patterned bookcases? Have you done anything similar in your home?
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
painted and patterned bookshelves
We have built-ins in our living room and I would love to paint them white, but I'm thinking we'll just leave them as is for now. Instead, I'd like to spruce up the back of the shelves with some color. I'm not sure if I want to paint the backs or use a pattern or wallpaper.
Here are some photos that are inspiring me right now. First up are some painted bookcases and then some with patterns/wallpaper.
Here are some photos that are inspiring me right now. First up are some painted bookcases and then some with patterns/wallpaper.
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I've been seeing this style a lot lately! It's really pretty, but I'm not sure if I would ever paint my book shelves. :)
ReplyDeleteColorful living spaces! Inspired to redecorate my abode now haha.
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x Kelley of Stylesmiths
Stylesmiths
Wow....I love this idea!!!! Most of my bookshelves are black but I suppose that couldnlook great too!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! Love the inspiration.
ReplyDeletei love the idea of adding pops of color or patterns to the inside of shelves. if you get bored with them...it's an easy fix instead of having to redo the entire piece! can't wait to see what you decide to do;) enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteOh oh ohhh...I really like the 3rd from the last!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea also. It is fun to change it up sometimes. Cute blog!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of painted, patterned, or wallpapered shelves! I am not sure which I like better, but I think, out of the photos, at least, that I was drawn more to the solid pops of color. Rebecca (my blog partner) is helping me redo my living room (think I've mentioned that before somewhere in another comment!), and she was thinking of doing a wallpaper in a recessed area behind a hutch. Not quite the same as the back of a bookshelf, but the same general idea. Can't wait to see what you choose to go with!
ReplyDelete~Lori
This is such a great idea! I love the patterned and wall papered bookshelves.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea I'd probably go paint just because if you end up wanting to go back wallpaper can be such a paint to remove.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspo! In love with those patterned bookshelves! Gotta try something like that out!
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Giovanna
www.HeyLoveBlog.com
These are so awesome. I've been wanting to paint the insides of shelves like this for quite a while. I think the pink and white one is my favorite of these :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute blog with super cute ideas!
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I think the painted bookshelves are so cool! I think it's a great way to spruce up a cheap bookshelf from Target too!
ReplyDeleteTara
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I have always LOVED painted bookshelves, although we've never done it ourselves. These photos are great and inspiring!
ReplyDelete♥ Victoria
I always see the cutest photos of shelves like this on Pinterest. Totally agree that a little color will do the trick! You could try cutting cardboard to fit the back of the shelves and wrapping in cheap fabric from a local craft store to get the various pattern looks above.
ReplyDeletexx Elizabeth
Champaign Taste
Love the look of colored backing and white shelves! So fun!
ReplyDeletewhat i wouldn't give to have a big huge bookshelf...
ReplyDeleteright now i have a little cherry oak one which is collapsible. it is nice for college because i can put all of my junk on it. i have big dreams for years from now!
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I love the ones with colored paint,
ReplyDeleteso much more simple but beautiful.
Just choose a color that cheers you up to brighten up the room.
These are so lovely! What a great way to add a pop of colour to a room :)
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