Jeffrey Bilhuber went for a glossy black in the library of a New York townhouse, allowing the books and objects on display to take center stage. High-gloss finishes work particularly well on bookcases, as designer Vicente Wolf proved when he hired an automotive painter to spray the shelves of a Manhattan library with a metallic teal. Burgundy paint picks up shades in a portrait attributed to Thomas Gainsborough in a Washington, D.C., home designed by Stephen Shadley, and the black bookcases in Daphne Guinness’s Daniel Romualdez-decorated apartment are the perfect complement to the David LaChapelle photograph. Bring your art display to the next level by using a shade that highlights nearby pieces. Designer Alison Martin used two shades of green in the Virginia library of Elizabeth Locke, while in his own Kansas City, Missouri, home, David Jimenez paired chocolate-brown walls and bookcases with bright white trim. Paint the frame and interiors in different shades or in contrasting colors for an impactful look. For the living room of a Los Angeles home, design firm Commune painted the walls and bookshelves in a pale green, giving the space a serene but stylish vibe. Painting built-in storage to match the wall color can give the space a cohesive and intimate feel. Both freestanding and built-in bookshelves can benefit. Luckily, transforming your staid storage unit is as easy as a few coats of paint.
But why let its contents get all the attention? Your bookcase should be just as captivating as the items it displays. Whether it’s filled with hardcover volumes or used as a spot to display collections or artwork, a bookshelf is always the most interesting spot in a room.
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