EW: How would you say your design style is most distinct from other designers? TF: Well, though there are lots of people who use color and pattern, not that many people are as bold as I am. I’ve often been called fearless when it comes to colorful drama in a space. My design idols are Dorothy Draper, Diamond and Baratta, and my friend Jamie Drake. I’m sure you can see a piece of each of their styles manifested in my designs. Fairley never missed an opportunity to wow her audience with bold hues. Here a fresh green enlivens the neutral space with jolts of color on the bookcase, the lampshade, and the throw.

Just imagine these shelves with plain white in the background. Painting them celery has breathed life into the room.

For a simple, budget-friendly DIY project, grab a can of paint and a brush and create a look that's all your own. A bright color really makes a statement, but even a minor contrast can be eye catching.

What it will cost: Interior designers have various fee structures. They might charge an hourly rate (anywhere from $50 to $500); a flat fee, which could be as low as several thousand dollars and as high as five figures; or a percentage of total project costs. You may also be asked to pay a retainer before work begins.Some designers take an approach known as cost-plus — they purchase materials, furnishings and more at a discount, then charge you the retail price, keeping the difference as their fee. If yours uses this method, be sure the cost discrepancies are transparent so that you'll know exactly what you're paying for services.If you're on a tight budget, don't assume that hiring a designer is beyond reach. Many will be happy to arrange a few hours of consulting or will help you source furnishings and decorative accents. Where to find one: The directory of interior designers on Houzz is a good starting place, where you can find designers in your area and beyond and view their portfolios. Your local chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) is also a good source. If you spot a room you love when browsing Houzz photos and ideabooks, take note of the designer's name. (You'll see a link to professionals' profiles in the lower-right corner of their photos.) Some designers will work with clients who are based in other cities, though travel time and expenses can add up. Friends with fabulous houses are another likely source. You can also visit show houses and home tours to see which spaces strike your fancy.

love this green, couple with a black and white curtain

lamp, wall, blanket

Colour

background green color for book shelf

Bookshelf/paint

Bottom is exactly like that

Covered book and art. I always love art in shelves and also on shelves.

Bookcase accent color

LOVE this green!

Bright green back. Way over staged. Not a fan.

love the green with the white bookcases

art hung on front of shelves

Book shelf and green

Pop of colour on back of shelves carried into the room with lamps and blankets.

white-wrapped

floating frames

whoa

Greenies

Colours tying everything together

Paint built ins!!?!

Elenas room

color in the bookcases.

Bookshekves

Paint color

maybe use wall paper that Kris likes?

Love the green background

Color

idea to paint back of glass cabinets in kitchen a bright color

green shelf

All

White Knicksknacks

Shelf accent color for honey's office

Painted background of shelves.

salon céleri

PAINTED BACK ON BOOKCASE

Paint back diff color

bookcase 3

thats it!

Color in bck of shelf

Painted wall behind shelves

bookcase

Color contrast

parakeet by sherwin williams

library

use entire wall to display stuff.

my dream reading room

Love the color on the back of the bookcase

the sharp contrast of colors, the assymetric shelving, and the storage space, and the ample space for books and novelties.

bookshelves - back painting green

Love the color

Colour behind books

Going to incorporate into living room.

Living room

Color

Paint

Like the idea of coloring built ins

Intriguing use of green behind shelves? Use in closet for master bedroom

Green and bookshelves

Total white

bookshelves Tobi Fairley

Recanto de leitura

green--book case and curtains

green walls - Ben

Bookcases

COLOUR

рамки на пересечениях полок!

Green shelves

colores

Like bold colour in bookcase

White books

Color on inside of cabinet

Color in book shelves

bright green bookcase backs

loft

I love the white with the green background!

bhcghkc

Shelley

great colours

Green behind shelves

Green behind shelves

Color

Paint colour contrast, living room

Like the idea of coloring built ins

Green paint

Book shelves with color

pop of color

Cool

Like the color behind shelving

wood on back of bookshleves then paitned

Parakeet by sw

wall color- love!

Bookcase

white bookshelves

pictures, all white

ova zelena taburetu

Apt

White n green

Colors for office

white books in built ins with colorful back

Bold. all white books

Chartreuse

ADORE the green shelf back

contrasting green and white. this may be difficult to do as most books don't have a white cover!

color and shelf

Paint back of built-ins green so you cam see white pottery (this green too neon).

Green

White with color for contrast

celery chocolate white or cream or beige

What my office aspires to!

Reading room Decorative touches

Green

Nates shelves, orange in back instead of green

Coloured background in bookcase great idea to bring colour into the room

paint color inside bookcases

Home office

Bookcases!

The backs of the cubbies are painted an alternative color

LOVE this color!! Try to find color similar! Get a pillow or throw for couch that emulates

green behind shelves

Add bragging wall to retail shelves?

green and white

invernes circle 2

Cute green.

Bright green

Celery paint behind staggered bookshelves. Yum!

Contrasting wal and picture frames on edges

bookcase space

green

bookshelves!

Bookcase

Pop of green behind the shelves. Mono chromatic white throughout to make it really pop!

Small built in bk cs in bdrm. More light charming quaint whimsical

форма стеллажа

Green wall, white accessories

splah of color around staggered bookshelf with some door storage

the green paint color

paneled shelves painted, neat looking books

Color

parakeet paint

painting back of bookcase

White covered books... Apple Green

Lime green and white - gorgeous.

Bookshelf

Color behind

Lamp

color back book case white wrapped books

narrow book shelves for kitchen replacement of long wall of counter and cupboards

example of color

painted bookcases

Love the chairs in this photo

Just the best shade of green!

Verde

color

color

Bookcase for study

Love the chartreuse green at back of random book case

biblioteca blanca

bookshelf

bookcase

Study - white cupboards with green walls

color texture organization

camera

Great bookcases

green shelves

paint back of bookshelf

love this use of wall space

Bibliothèque

old dresser at store

Paint backs of bookshelves

The wood panelling behind the shelf gives it a nice pop of colour. Would work best behind white magazine racks, or folders, otherwise you'll have to paper all the books you keep there. - potentially fun craft project, potentially nerve-wrecking eternity project.

bibliotheque

Color on one wall of my office?

white built-ins

bookshelves

different wall color behind book shelves

back paint on buildout

Wall colour

bookcase

Love it!

choice of colour

hi fi storage

Wandregal vom Innendesigner

Colors, shelves.

like the green on the shelves

bookshelf color!!

colored shelves

Love the background cabinet color

this would be cute built into front entrance closet

Bright green paint behind Book shelves or use for kitchen backsplash.

Millwork

Love the green color

Floor-to-ceiling bookcase, wall color, furnishings