If you are hoping to upgrade a wall, you might be considering art, wallpaper, or a coat of paint, but you could be missing the most obvious solution: built-in shelves. This chic addition brings both storage and style to a home. If you need more proof, look no further than Serena Williams living room.
The tennis pro took to Instagram to showcase how she upgrades a base of wooden floors and simple white walls with dark wood built-in shelves. She adds color by filling the shelves with pretty decorative books (like our favorite Assouline volumes from Saks Fifth Avenue). The third slide shows that Serena has designed the rest of the room to match the colorful shelves with an abstract rug and an abstract painting. Overall, the shelves add a stylized feel to the overall simple room.
