Friday, October 4, 2013

Need: Interesting Bookcases...

...especially if they are a built-in focal point of the room. Quick tip: if your furniture arrangement is symmetrical, change up the shelving heights (but do balance each side if flanking a fireplace or TV) - just keeps the composition from being static. In addition to books, here is where your small collectibles can have some impact...some ideas below to get you started...

A casual arrangement

This would be fun to peruse; lots of interest

Geometric wallpaper a great choice as backdrop

Stacking all the books is a good treatment for the cubby size

Nice worn patina and textures here

Contrast paint makes this

Another geometric wallpaper

Color-blocking book spines another artsy device

Building in a niche for sofa gives room some architectural detail; instant library feel!

Mixing up the wallpapers another good foil for changing up symmetry

Here is where small groupings can shine

Clearly for bibliophiles and art hung outside is a nod to style

A "Real Simple" colorway and composition

Some gleam offset by the moody grays

Effective room divider

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