Faceless and cold interiors are recede into the past, and we are all trying to give at least a bit of personality and character to our homes, even if the interior is minimalist. If you want to accent your space but the accent shouldn’t be too much in your face, there’s a cool and quite unusual way to do so: add furniture backing or background. This solution will spruce up your interior with color, print, texture, will allow you to use the leftover paint or wallpaper simultaneously adding depth to the furniture or niche, and it’s quite a peculiar idea that you won’t see often.
Paint Background
If you have some leftover paint and a wish to add a bit of color to the room, this is it, choose a furniture piece or some niche and paint inside. It can be a bookcase or a buffet, a wardrobe or a built-in closet or even just a niche with shelves. If you are good at painting, you can not just add color but paint some blooms, leaves or birds. As for the shelves, they can be painted, too, or left in the color that you like. Add accessories that echo with the paint: pillows, rugs, blankets, and such a solution will definitely brighten up your space and make it wow.
Even a simple white storage unit can look very differently if you add emerald paint to it.
If you have a plain white storage unit, you can instantly make it outstanding with a bit of blue paint.
The pink storage unit shows all the objects to advantage. (via cubbyathome).
The moody midnight blue kitchen is refreshed with blush backing that creates a delicate contrast.
The black storage unit is done with painted and stenciled leaves that bring a woodland feel to it.
The blue bookcases feature bold red backing, and this contrast instantly make them stand out a lot.
The neutral built-in storage unit is accented with dark grasscloth wallpaper that brings texture and makes all the objects stand out.
The black storage unit features pale blue background that makes the piece contrasting.
The mint blue background helps the shelves stand out and turns usual shelves into a home bar.
The white buffet is refreshed with pale blue background to make the white tableware stand out.
The arched niche is done with a blush background and white shelves, and all the objects look catchy.
How to hide an eye sore? Paint the cabinet with bold pink paint and the eye sore, too, and voila - it's hidden in plain sight.
The moody and sophisticated room features black furniture, and the buffet is accented with pink paint inside.
The grey bookcase is done with red background, which highlights every object here.
The white storage unit is done with dusty pink paint and matching shelves to add a subtle touch of color to the space.
The arched bookcases are done with teal paint and white shelves, which give a contrasting look to the unit.
The grey buffet is done with a painted background and dark painted blooms.
The niche in the white wall is painted bold yellow, and the shelves, too, and together with pillows they spruce up an all-white space.
The arched niche is divided with shelves, and a sunny yellow background fills the space with sunlight.
The niche is done with sunny yellow paint to make it look brighter and sunlight-filled, which is great for kids.
Wallpaper Backing
Wallpaper backing is a super cool way to use what you already have giving an absolutely new look to the piece. You can attach wallpaper to a buffet or bookcase, wardrobe or closet, open cabinet or just behind the shelves. Don’t hesitate to choose something special, for example, bold prints, mirror surface or unique color combos that echo with the room itself, and they will make your decor special. Choose glass shelves to make every inch of wallpaper very well seen. Such an idea is perfect to add color and print to a niche, a furniture piece or shelves, and a cool way to renovate an old unit.
Open white cabinets are accented with graphic wallpaper to add interest to the kitchen. (via southernhospitalityblog).
This small open cabinet features colorful floral wallpaper for a cute cottage touch. (via apartmenttherapy).
The niche is done with dark green wallpaper and a green frame around to keep the refined vintage style up. (via housebeautiful).
The black storage unit is done with dark floral wallpaper, and together with the rug they make the white space bolder. (via rockymountaindecals).
The pastel blue cabinet shows off refined blue wallpaper that makes all the objects inside works of art.
The deep niche is finished with glass shelves, which don't prevent from seeing the beautiful floral wallpaper.
The olive green storage unit includes some blue floral wallpaper backing to make it more sophisticated.
The simple bookcase is finished off with pretty floral wallpaper that gives a cottage feel to it.
The mint green storage unit features bright green and pink wallpaper, which adds a cheerful touch to it.
The green and black storage unit is done with black, green and blush floral backing for a refined touch.
The neutral closet is done with super bright bird print wallpaper inside, and the blue shelves match the colors.
The closet niche is covered with black and green wallpaper that gives depth and interest to the space.
The storage unit is done with floral wallpaper and mint blue shelves that give a unique look to it.
The arched niche is accented with dark floral wallpaper and glass shelves. The pattern is supported with a pillow and a lampshade.
This white bookcase is finished off with bold cobalt blue wallpaper that echoes with the curved sofa.
The niche is done with whimsical print wallpaper, and vases inside highlight the colors outside.
The pale blue wardrobe is done with vintage floral wallpaper to make it special.
The salmon pink buffet is made unique with black paint and painted blooms inside that deliver decadent vibes.
The green storage unit is finished off with blue floral wallpaper that makes it exquisite.
Make a simple storage unit bolder using not just colorful wallpaper but colorful mirror tapethat will reflect light.
The black storage piece shows off green leaf wallpaper that helps neutral dishes stand out.
The closet features floral wallpaper and green shelves, and together they create a lovely combo.
The closet features navy blue background and shelves that make it dreamy and beautiful.
The neutral storage unit features brown wallpaper that doesn't stand out much but still makes the stored objects more eye-catching.
The black buffet is accented with dark painted blooms inside that add a decadent feel to the unit.