Want to create some fun with a Bookcase? Paint the back of the bookcase a contrasting color. Here are pictures of the livingroom at This Old House Newton. After we had them all dressed up, we decided to paint the back wall to create a bit of drama.
Here’s an insider tip. One shade darker is not enough change, so go for 2 shades at least.
Want to see another solution? Here’s a dining room where we painted the inside of a built in a bright contrasting color.
Before painting
After painting
