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Becks Shepherd

5 reasons I'll always paint my shelving the same color as the wall – it's the secret to more cohesive decorating schemes

Brass accents to create a hotel-like feeling at home

Color drenching just about any part of your home is having a bit of a moment. From ceilings and skirting boards to radiators and doors — saturating elements of your wall in an all-over color scheme has been trending for some time now.

But to really take this trend to the next level, it's time to consider painting your bookcase and/or shelving the same shade as your walls. ‘A consistent palette with walls and bookcases in the same color family absolutely balances and anchors a room,’ interior designer and home expert, Marie Cloud of Indigo Pruitt, says. 

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