Interior designers tara mangini and percy bright from jersey. The space above your doorframe might fit a shelf to hold books, too. We tore down the linen closet, built a laundry closet for a stackable washer and dryer, and then created this built in reading nook using ikea bookshelves.

Dark Green Library Home Library Furniture Neville Johnson

How to build a wall of dark green bookcases for any room. From wall to wall, a custom bookcase. Be sure to label and color code so that everything is easy to find.

Older historic homes typically boast extensive ornate woodwork, ceiling details, and intricate trim work.

So if you happen to have a dark wood bookcase or open cabinet in your home (like i do, eh hem) and you want (or need) to keep it but want to lighten things up. This older home exudes a classic style, but infusing a modern color can bring it into these. Paint the frame and interiors in different shades or in contrasting colors for an impactful look. Designer alison martin used two shades of green in the virginia library of elizabeth locke, while. Storage along the bottom in cabinets and display on shelves on top. Don’t be afraid to paint. 😍 it’s amazing how a simple ikea billy bookcase can be transformed into such an elegant and functional piece. We've gone through the house & garden archive to find the most inspiring designs for bookshelves in the living room, bedroom or study.