Accent Color: Behind the Books

A great way to add an accent color or to add more of an already existing accent color is to paint the back wall of a bookshelf.

This of course means the bookcase may become even more of a focal point in which case some some extra styling may be needed!

(Images: 1 & 2 Steven Gambrel, 3 Domino via Undeniable Style, 4 Martha Stewart, 5 Living Etc)

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My bookcase in my bedroom has an interior fuchsia accent (so fun!) while the outside is a very neutral light grey...

Erin
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posted by slipcoveryourlife on October 7th 2009 at 1:12pm
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I've been wanting to do this to the built-ins in my family room, but haven't really come up with an overall look for the room yet...
it's currently our TV / disco / storage / 70's porn set / playroom...

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posted by teeze on October 7th 2009 at 1:15pm
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I bought IKEA Billy bookcases and just ignored the backs of the kit. They looked cheap and flimsy anyway, and now I can see my pretty orange wall through the cases.

posted by idoprint on October 7th 2009 at 1:20pm
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I put some fushia butcher paper on the back of my billy bookcases. Was cheap and easy, and it looks cool.

posted by ErinBoBerin on October 7th 2009 at 2:59pm
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I'm a huge fan of this! Such an great/easy way to add an accent color.

posted by queenbee1230 on October 7th 2009 at 3:37pm
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I love this idea, but I've realized that I currently have too many books (and too few shelves) to implement it. You can hardly see the back panel of my bookcases!

posted by shockthebourgeois on October 7th 2009 at 3:43pm
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Good idea for adding a little pop of color without a whole lot of commitment.

posted by clampers on October 7th 2009 at 4:06pm
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