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DESIGN IDEA: FLOATING SHELVES ON GRAPHIC WALLS!

May 18, 2011
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Breakfast nook with one wall covered in a bold graphic print, floating shelves holding bright colored containers, a white round table, and wooden Eames chairs

I like this idea.  Before you plan on putting up some floating wall shelving for storage or display…why not, cover your walls in a bold graphic wallpaper.  Fun for a small nook or a feature wall in a room.  Cute.  Right?

Do you like or do you hate?  Please weigh in.

Happy Wednesday!

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15 responses to “DESIGN IDEA: FLOATING SHELVES ON GRAPHIC WALLS!”

  1. First House on the Right says:
    May 18, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I love this idea but don’t love this particular wallpaper. Have a small nook am planning to wallpaper before I add floating shelves so interested to see how it will turn out. Nicolex

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  2. Conspicuous Style Design Blog says:
    May 18, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I’ve always loved floating shelves. These look great on the graphic, but I would like them on a plainer wall, too

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  3. Ashley says:
    May 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    LOVE it! Love modern wallpaper and floating shelves!

    -Ashley
    http://www.DesignBuildLove.co

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  4. Sudha says:
    May 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    creates a dramatic effect..love the graphics on floating shelves

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  5. LiveLikeYou says:
    May 18, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Great idea. Do you know where the wall paper is from?

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  6. designchic says:
    May 18, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    I love the way they look…add a wonderful contrast to the graphic paper!!

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  7. Zsa Zsa says:
    May 18, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Ahh what a great idea for the extra books and whatnots lying on my desk! Graphic wallpaper looks gorgeous with floating shelves! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

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  8. Kim Grey says:
    May 18, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Great look! I love it!

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  9. Karen says:
    May 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Love the idea, but not this particular wallpaper. I think it would make me dizzy.

    Karen T.

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  10. Houndstooth and Nail says:
    May 18, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    A-mazing!

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  11. meenal bishnoi says:
    May 19, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    love them..but not this wall paper..i think they’d look better on a plain black wall..thanks for sharing..have a lovely day..do visit my blog when you have a moment..xx meenal

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  12. The Cuban In My Coffee says:
    May 19, 2011 at 4:50 AM

    I like the idea, and think something this busy could work well in a child’s room where things can go a bid more on the wild side (at least for me) I would love to see them on a different paper.

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  13. Vera says:
    May 19, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    I like this but it’s hard when you post these amazing palaces first. Floating shelves are great and the extra printed wall paper makes it that much more special. Nice!

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  14. cubicle57 says:
    May 25, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love it. So striking in a breaky-uppy negative space way. Wish I were brave enough to tackle wallpaper or patient enough to stencil.

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  15. Sacred and Profane Designs says:
    March 15, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Love the retro, mod feeling!

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