Home Offices are fast becoming a necessity. A dedicated, bright and stylish space can go a long way to your mental focus and joy of working! Therefore, in this blog, we share our simple wall makeover and how to style your bookshelves creatively with paint and wallpaper.
The Challenge
Bookshelves, which started as handy storage and display units are now undeniably overflowing, out of control, and a focal point to be avoided.
The Fix
My home office shelves were previously black, too stark a framework for my contemporary ambitions. Going for a brighter mood, I painted a creamy shade of Raw Silk in Fusion Mineral Paint on the walls as a light complement beside the brick wall where the shelves were located. Inspired by wallpaper that I had chosen as an accent strip in the room. I used leftover pieces cut to fit the back of each shelf. To highlight the gold motif in the paper, I subsequently applied Fusion Mineral Paint’s Metallic Pale Gold to the shelves. It flowed on smoothly directly over the original black paint with little prep, just a quick clean and 2 coats of Pale Gold for solid coverage. Fusion Metallic Collection offers a subtle, luxurious lustre that produces a timeless resting place for my displays.
Make Home Offices Your Own
Have fun and experiment with paint and paper combinations that complement your room’s style. Firstly, find a wallpaper pattern that excites you. Think about where you are and what you are going to display. Choose a colour or image that draws the eye and invites you to linger. Lastly, pick a paint colour that enhances your look. A classic shade such as calm, gentle Bayberry is a good choice for bedroom shelves. Little Star is a happy yellow for a child’s bookshelf that will make you smile. Shelves require a good, solid base that is easy to clean and durable. All Fusion paints are as reliable as they are beautiful.
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