Library/study needs a fresh look

8 years ago

I love this room, but don’t love all the wood. I am thinking of painting the built ins and walls. I love a light navy look but don’t know if that is too much for the walls/built ins. Maybe with white dove crown?! Looking for advice and ideas of what to do with this space. I need a change in here!

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hollybar
8 years ago
I would paint it. Here's why....
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amonnich
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8 years ago
I love this blue color so much!! Would this be too much on 4 walls?? Two solid walls are built ins and the other two walls have big windows. Would you paint the crown white or same as walls?
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hollybar
8 years ago
I would paint all the walls and built ins, likely in a semi gloss on the wood but an eggshell on the walls. I think it gives a richer and more cohesive look,like a jewel box. From your pics,I would keep the crown (that is the white piece on your ceiling,right?) matching the ceiling. BTW,I have an idea book where I've collected a few rooms like this. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106174608/thumbs/my-library Posted the one above because it is my fave version on Houzz. Your room could be spectacular.
Cor
8 years ago
If you don't want to paint the wood, you can just paint or wallpaper the back of the built in shelves a different color - that would break things up quite a bit.