terri_vernier

how do i update and lighten this large oak bookcase/shelf.

Terri Vernier
9 years ago
Large oak fireplace/bookshelfs in a long rectangular room. We have just added more recessed lighting to help. I prefer stone and a lighter color for the shelves. Painting oak does not look good and I don't want to just add lighting or wall paper to the back of the bookshelf walls. Need something fresh and light on the clean but traditional side.

Comments (3)

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    Patricia Colwell Consulting
    9 years ago
    There is no reason why you can't paint oak and I would paint out all the shelves and above the mantel anfd leave the mantel and just the part around the fireplace itself.
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    Appleton Interiors
    9 years ago
    I would paint the whole thing the trim color in the rest of the room.
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    Mary Plouffe Designs
    8 years ago

    How about this?