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Style Your Bookshelves Like a Pro

Make sure your bookshelves are as interesting as the titles you've so carefully collected.

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Painting or papering the backs of bookcases deepens the space. I like to paint them dark olive drab. When papering, a good rule of thumb is to use small repetitive prints and paisleys.

Tip: Painted shelves should be a deeper shade to suggest shadow and depth.

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