tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post8204219290770118629..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: bookcase decisionMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-2981407641589613442013-09-20T19:03:45.869-07:002013-09-20T19:03:45.869-07:00I think the black would look best, but you could a...I think the black would look best, but you could add some black and white print fabric to the back of the book cases. I saw it done once where they wrapped fabric around cardboard, cut to fit perfectly behind each shelf. RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-59160841246374406482013-09-05T12:36:19.037-07:002013-09-05T12:36:19.037-07:00Melanie, I would go with Manuela's opinion. ...Melanie, I would go with Manuela's opinion. Her home is gorgeous! Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-33319019992167473662013-08-31T13:25:21.249-07:002013-08-31T13:25:21.249-07:00You're not too late at all...I'm leaning t...You're not too late at all...I'm leaning towards the white myself. :-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-67634924505968997362013-08-31T13:24:58.560-07:002013-08-31T13:24:58.560-07:00Ooh, I like your idea of lining the backs with whi...Ooh, I like your idea of lining the backs with white and black gift wrap or paper! Thanks, Manuela!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-82700728062318244092013-08-31T12:46:54.402-07:002013-08-31T12:46:54.402-07:00Hi Melanie,
I hope it isn't too late to vote! ...Hi Melanie,<br />I hope it isn't too late to vote! I choose white-but I am a bit obsessed with it right now:)<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-46408802698744202012013-08-31T12:14:39.377-07:002013-08-31T12:14:39.377-07:00I vote for white. I think that black will stand ou... I vote for white. I think that black will stand out too much plus if they're white you can use them in other spaces. You can line the backs with some black and white gift wrap to tie the colors together.Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-46856045107445002602013-08-31T11:29:29.960-07:002013-08-31T11:29:29.960-07:00Thanks, Rhonda!Thanks, Rhonda!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-72913313382100577782013-08-30T19:50:29.549-07:002013-08-30T19:50:29.549-07:00Black is my vote, but I am NOT a decorator. And be...Black is my vote, but I am NOT a decorator. And because of the university, I live in an orange and black town. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-33857999907694336142013-08-30T09:17:22.059-07:002013-08-30T09:17:22.059-07:00That is true! Thanks, Balisha!That is true! Thanks, Balisha!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-89435412239845158602013-08-30T09:17:04.536-07:002013-08-30T09:17:04.536-07:00Thanks, Gayle!Thanks, Gayle!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-69672856002902486632013-08-30T09:16:47.929-07:002013-08-30T09:16:47.929-07:00Thanks for your input, Judy!Thanks for your input, Judy!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-61159464857330710452013-08-30T06:46:45.867-07:002013-08-30T06:46:45.867-07:00My vote is white. Being in the basement...you need...My vote is white. Being in the basement...you need all the light you can get. You want the accent to be on the books and they would show better with white.Besides....dust wouldn't show as much with white :)<br />BalishaBalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-31084243524023154212013-08-29T22:32:38.984-07:002013-08-29T22:32:38.984-07:00You already have black tables, tv, etc.. so I thi...You already have black tables, tv, etc.. so I think black bookshelves would look best. They will be filled with books of all sorts of colors, so I don't think they won't look Halloweeny at all. GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-44112004222553094282013-08-29T19:50:04.998-07:002013-08-29T19:50:04.998-07:00I vote for black!
JudyI vote for black!<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-56983570734166298592013-08-29T19:40:20.939-07:002013-08-29T19:40:20.939-07:00Decoupage the orange walls?! I don't think so!...Decoupage the orange walls?! I don't think so! lol Thanks for letting me know which color you think would look better.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-86936077415861052582013-08-29T19:39:46.393-07:002013-08-29T19:39:46.393-07:00I've seen books organized by color - I think t...I've seen books organized by color - I think that looks cool. But I won't take the dust jackets off my newer hardcover books. I could see doing that with vintage books though.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-71504598191952021552013-08-29T19:38:47.403-07:002013-08-29T19:38:47.403-07:00Yes, the bookcases will be tall and extend above t...Yes, the bookcases will be tall and extend above the wainscoting. Thanks for letting me know what you think!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-50580794620074323582013-08-29T19:38:08.955-07:002013-08-29T19:38:08.955-07:00That is true! Thanks for your opinion.That is true! Thanks for your opinion.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-57016796539910290052013-08-29T19:37:31.157-07:002013-08-29T19:37:31.157-07:00You are right that the black wouldn't show the...You are right that the black wouldn't show the books as well as the white...hmm. Such decisions! Thanks for your input.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-10522040752677525202013-08-29T19:07:29.271-07:002013-08-29T19:07:29.271-07:00I'm thinking black too. But I see what you mea...I'm thinking black too. But I see what you mean about Halloween. Well, you could always decoupage over some of the orange like I did my kitchen cabinets... Your husband would REALLY love that!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-11952731864553417992013-08-29T18:03:36.730-07:002013-08-29T18:03:36.730-07:00I think black . . . just to be different and organ...I think black . . . just to be different and organize your books without jackets, by color, subject too. I like them laid flat rather than standing. Easier to read the titles too. Good luck . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-83500045135981077782013-08-29T17:20:12.234-07:002013-08-29T17:20:12.234-07:00I'm leaning towards white too, especially if t...I'm leaning towards white too, especially if they extend above the wainscoating!The Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-90809687056148584342013-08-29T14:56:45.221-07:002013-08-29T14:56:45.221-07:00I think white would be my choice. You could add bl...I think white would be my choice. You could add black odds an ends on shelvesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-32686023330285176762013-08-29T14:27:46.500-07:002013-08-29T14:27:46.500-07:00You can go either way....Yeah I am a big help!... ...You can go either way....Yeah I am a big help!... White would show off the books better...Black you won't see the books as well... We have a dark cabinet down in our basements and the books don't show as well nor do vases or pottery stand out well.. White is crisp and clean looking...<br /><br />Your basement looks fantastic...love the wainscoting...LisaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476106116117964270noreply@blogger.com