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Home > Room Ideas > Living Rooms > Living Room Decorating > Living Rooms with Bookshelves

Tony Giammarino

Low Bookshelves

The homeowners built in these low-lying bookshelves in the living room, and painted a few unexpected splashes of yellow and persimmon at the backs. Painting the brick surround instantly brightened the room without compromising the cantilevered cement hearth—one of the original architect's signature designs.
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Dominique Vorillon

Keep it Simple

If you decide to go for a lot of pattern and color, let that be the focus of the room. Background elements like paint and flooring are best left neutral so great artwork, built-in bookshelves and fun fabrics take the starring roles.
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djlevinson

October 13, 2011 12:14 PM

I agree with rachel_d photos 2 & 4 are simply so beautiful! The space I feel is relaxing and full of character, a nice space to snuggle up with a book.

rachel_d

July 12, 2011 2:46 PM

I'm so jealous of awesome built-in bookshelves. Pics 2 & 4 are amazing!

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