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Organizing your books

What’s the best way to organize your collection into a usable, eye-catching library ?“This really depends on the person. There is no ‘right’ way to organize books,”- Book Lover By color. Color is what drew me into my college friend’s library. … Continue reading

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Designing a Bookcase

Design in thirds for a balanced look, fill to thirds of each shelf with books. Then add bookends, framed pictures, and other personal items like objects from your travels in the remaining space. Switch the sight line mixing horizontal stacks … Continue reading

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Mini Makeover: Paint Edition

Leftover Sample Paint Pots – Update a Bookshelf Dress up plain white bookshelves with a quick color makeover. Use a brush or disposable foam roller to prime the face frame of a bookcase and front edge of shelves; let dry. Apply … Continue reading

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Mini Makeover: Paint Edition

Leftover Sample Paint Pots- Gather sample pots in a variety of hues to give your staircase a rainbow makeover. Tape off the tread and nosing of each step, as well as the surrounding wall, so the color covers just the … Continue reading

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Mini Makeover: Paint Edition

A burst of color in a white cabinet looks pretty darn exciting. Paint the inside of the cabinets and the shelves teal, then put everything in place once fully dry.

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