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The MG’s March Design Challenge is not over yet….this challenge will allow you, the entrants, to have the opportunity to have your shelving, of any type, considered for the ultimate prize.  This one lucky winner will receive drawings and ideas for a fully accessorized and professionally designed shelving environment.

Bring  your shelving on over to me, Julia, via email at julia@buckinghamID.com with the following criteria by March 31:

I received some more entries today….And, I was thinking….I like the idea of painting both the bookshelves and the interior an amazing color.   Something in a direct contrast to the surrounding wall color.  Give me some feedback on your favorite colors for further inspiration! Boy, the lucky challenge winner is going to have it made

Just received this image from a design challenge contestant…They would like their bookshelves to look like this.  Even down to the retriever in the foreground.  I am ok with the shelving inspiration but does anyone have an idea about incorporating the dog into the scene?  Ceramic, faux painting?  Bring me your ideas!

MG Design Challenge of the month!  Better late than never  Hold on to your built-ins or to your rolled in shelving….This month’s challenge will allow you, the entrants, to have the opportunity to have your shelving, of any type, considered for the ultimate prize…That is one lucky winner…..Will receive drawings and ideas for a fully accessorized and professionally designed  shelving environment.  Even the image above, from Alcatraz Prison, could be considered.  I would whip that baby into shape in no time!

The contest begins today, March 9.  So, please email me, Julia, with the following criteria:

- A straight on shot of all shelving or cabinetry.
- Dimensions of all shelves; width, height, and depth.
- An overall shot of the room with the shelving to see the whole space and to get a feel for your design style and taste.
- Lastly, any other tidbits of information that you may like to add to allow me to build collections that will seem like you have been collecting for ever and that include a sense of “you.”

After the first fifty entries or the last day of the month (whichever comes first,) we will post a notification that the design challenge has ended. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Recently relocated and just don’t have the time to fill and display?  Ok…even if it has not been so recently.  I will NEVER tell.

Maybe you just want to expand your horizons away from exhibiting books alone.  Borrrring!

To this……..

Or this…..