Help to jazz up book case/ book shelf
Caitriona
9 years ago
Hi all,
A relatively simple dilemma I think. My book case. Very functional and does exactly what it's meant to do but I would like to jazz it up a bit.
I see fabulous book cases on Houzz and that is what prompted me to try and update mine.
It's a room for all really: it's a study and exercise room book room etc.
The books are two deep so I do actually need it for a book case aswell
Thank you in advance
A relatively simple dilemma I think. My book case. Very functional and does exactly what it's meant to do but I would like to jazz it up a bit.
I see fabulous book cases on Houzz and that is what prompted me to try and update mine.
It's a room for all really: it's a study and exercise room book room etc.
The books are two deep so I do actually need it for a book case aswell
Thank you in advance
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Maureen
9 years agolast modified: 9 years agoIf you can find another place for the stereo items. Change the drawer knobs to match your desk. You may have to remove some books (and place some in baskets - on the top or mixed in on shelves). Each of the shelves in the attached pic can help with book and accessory set ups. You could keep the second row of books and arrange items in the front to be more interesting. Also, you might want to lower the picture on the wall, or add another below.
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PROCarolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years agoIt's not so much the bookcase as other problems I see in the room. Here are four things that could change your room at a relatively low cost:
1. Track lighting in the ceiling. Your lighting looks very minimal and no matter how gorgeous you make the room, if you don't light it properly, it won't look it's best.
2. Choose a bright, happy paint color for one of the walls, probably a wall you see from the doorway. It might be turquoise or coral or lime green.
3. Go to Gallery Direct and buy a big, splashy painting. http://www.gallerydirect.com/art/product/sara-abbott/instant-karma-i?substrate=paper&style=PF&frame=F0091&size=L
4. Now for the bookcase itself. It's doing its job just fine, but if you could turn some of the book into horizontal stacks, it could create a little more interest. If you're double stacking books, it sounds like you need a second bookcase, or one bigger one. If you do end up adding to your bookcase, it's nice to be able to display some objects, mixed in with the books.
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