Wallpapered shelves? Check.

So thats one thing off the list. Sort of. Of course I can't find all the books I had in my last home's built-ins so its looking a bit overun by tchoktes and bare of books. Have no fear people, I do read. As soon as I find the rest of the things that belong on these shelves, they will be properly "merchandised".

Bookshelf4

I did happen to find my collection of antique cameras and some display photographs. I realize I haven't put a new photo in a frame in years. Time to add some more current photos to the collection, I suppose.

Bookshelf1

When I ordered the paper I had some sort of odd notion that the roll would be wide enough to cover the back in one sheet. Not quite sure why I thought that but when it arrived it was clear that was not the case. Since I didn't want to permanently affix the paper to the back of the shelf, getting visible seams to become invisible was going to be a big problem. So I decided to hang the pattern horizontally and see how it looked. I briefly considered matching the pattern up from shelf to shelf but Im glad I didn't bother...i like the movement the alternating direction gives.

Bookshelf2

But I have a whole new found respect for anyone who has the patience to hang a patterned wallpaper in an entire room. That would be an incredible amt of precision work that is way beyond my patience level.

Back to this project, I'm not sure if I want to also paper the back of the middle set of shelves. I do like how it looks on the left and leaving the middle blank might be a little odd. But I don't want to be overwelmed by the patern either. In any case, I need to figure out a layout of stuff for the shelves before I do anything else anyway since the seams are hidden by the shelves, the spacing needs to be final before I do anymore papering. What do you think?

14 comments:

  1. The middle could be papered - but I really like it now. It is balanced. You could also paper the whole back wall, including the glass cabinet.

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  2. It looks amazing , and bold, I love it , you made the right choice.

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  3. It looks fabulous! What a transformation.

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  4. Wow! Looks fab. Great job.

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  5. Love the new wallpaper....I didn't realize it was hung horizontal until you pointed it out! Lookin good there girlie :o)
    Des

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  6. Looks great! I like it with just the one tower wallpapered...it leaves some "breathing room" and doesn't look so cluttered.

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  7. I think papering the middle shelf would give the project a less temporary look...but I wouldn't do wall behind the glass cabinet.

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  8. What about just painting the back of the middle shelf the dark color?

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  9. Looks great, I'd do behind the glass and leave the middle as is.

    Lovely job.

    Kathy

    I collect old cameras too !!!

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  10. love it! i'd paper the middle section =) looks GREAT. debbie

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  11. Has a William Morris feel, subtle yet striking.
    Books or larger scale items, a bowl or a cache pot.

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  12. I love it, what did you end up putting the wallpaper on? I liked the idea of painting the middle section a darker shade of paint.

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  13. Love the camera collection...

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  14. love it! you did a fantastic job! and good call on the randomness of the pattern.
    { julie }

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