fitted bookcase dilemma
Helen Kennedy
8 years ago
Hi, I have bought a1960s bungalow which is on a time warp. we have a fitted bookcase in our living room with room behind ( pull a shelf to open the door) . unfortunately we are unable to change it due to other priorities and I'm looking at revamping it. does anyone have any ideas? thanks
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Helen Kennedy
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Amanda Robinson
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoskyelayla
8 years agoAnn Ellis
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8 years agoDHM 001
8 years agoipend
8 years agoQuick fix, why don't you try some wallpaper?
've done some in my kids fitted shelves, and just used spray mount, so it can be removed easily without any damage, and couple of nice quirky ornaments, grouped together, as well as the books!turquoisetree53
8 years ago
PROMiller & Blake Design Co
8 years agoSome nice ideas above, I'd make it more into a feature, if your skill level is high enough, I'd add more shelves and rearrange the niches, sanding it back to it to its raw properties.
Olga Spremić
8 years ago
PROPatience Designs Studio Ltd
8 years agoSome acrylic cut to size attached to the backs could refresh things. Dark woods and finishes like gold and copper look great together
Helen Kennedy
8 years agoThanks all as you can see it looks a little better! Thanks for all your ideas
ipend
8 years ago
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