Thursday, February 9, 2012

{My Home} The Bookshelf Progress

I know you've lost sleep on many a night waiting to find out exactly what color I chose to paint the back.  Here is the original post from way back in September.

I had been debating between a rich blue green, chocolate brown, navy, or charcoal gray.  Since I love white ceramics and accessories I decided to go with a color that would create contrast.  If you guessed charcoal gray you win!  :)




It's hard to tell from the photo, but the entire bookshelf received a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore Dove White.  The back of the bookshelf in Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze color matched to Benjamin Moore paint.

The before.  Simple, pretty, and functional, but missing the design wow factor.



And now on to the styling.




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7 comments:

  1. You're right, Jean, that was just what it needed! Your light accessories will look perfect against it!

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  2. Light accessories are going to pop in front of the charcoal gray- good choice!

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  3. i love the
    deep dark grey
    which makes the white pop

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  4. What an amazing difference a little paint can make. It looks wonderful. The styling is the fun part so enjoy!!

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  5. Styling is the fun and hard part! Looks great!

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  6. Love it. And love the idea. Dread the idea of all that taping off ... I am cursed with an unsteady hand coupled with failing near-sighted vision!

    Linda

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  7. oooh, i LOVE styling shelves! and this charcoal color is beautiful in the background...adds depth and warmth without overpowering anything. nice choice.
    -brittney
    http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my random-style blog; come on by if you'd like!)

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