Thursday, November 3, 2011

Pimp my bookshelf

 
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I love the look of pattern backed shelving! Whether it be wallpaper or fabric behind a bookcase and I think I have just the item for this makeover....




It lives in the study and was my Grandpa's old book shelf. We use it to store so much but the study will become Will's room early next year so I'm thinking of ideas to pretty it up. What do you think about painting it white then putting a pattern behind the shelves which would match his room colour? Something very similar to the above picture.

As you can see it is literally over flowing with books and things at the moment but I picture the shelves with a few of Will's favourite books and toys displayed nicely. What do you think? Would I regret painting it?

Here is some more inspiration...
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Has anyone got any other 'pimp my bookshelf' ideas??

Have a great day everyone,


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9 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 3, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Janette - we painted an old brown cheap Ikea bookshelf white and then the back section is a sky blue and it now lives in our sons nursery. I wish I'd thought of putting wallpaper on there now!

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  2. Beautiful HouseNovember 3, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Hi Janette, I love that look, fabulous idea.x

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  3. Urban RoadNovember 3, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Great idea!! I think it will look great white with wallpaper behind the bookcase. Can't wait to see what you do.
    Suzie xx

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  4. Anna WhiteNovember 3, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    LOVE this idea...and I think it would look super gorgeous for Wills room. Is it veneer? if so might be easier to spray paint it. Otherwise..yes..I say go for it and paint it white with a really jazzy colourful wallpaper background...that would look awesome. Even a fun kids wallpaper would work fab. I will email you some pics I have filed for inspiration ; ) Hope you are feeling well sweety and the headaches have subsided x

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  5. ShayneNovember 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Love it - i don't think you will regret it at all!

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  6. VanessaNovember 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Love this idea! I've got a very country looking dresser that could do with modernising, and this has given me lots of ideas. Thank you!

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  7. All For LoveNovember 3, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Love the look of that first bookshelf, the wallpaper gives a cool retro feel. I don't think you'll regret turning your bookshelf white. So fresh and light and it will go with everything :o)

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  8. KerryNovember 5, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Go for it Janette. Perhaps Will can help choose the pattern?

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  9. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Stunning ideas! Love them.

    Louwink ; )

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Thanks! I love reading your comments! Jxx

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