Before and after bookcase makeover

Her before office was dull and messy, filled with neutral colors and not necessarily caring about look and aesthetics. If you missed the beginning of this series you can go back and read parts one and two here. It came in handy and i ended up cutting a piece of it and painting it orange to use for a small shelf above the desk with ikea shelf brackets. So, without further ado, before and after pics of our new and improve bookcase. Connect the adjacent legs with a screw, then secure the bookcases to the wall with l brackets. Lounge makeover from our first viewing, the lounge in our home was somewhere i was desperate to get my hands on, and you can probably tell why looking at the before picture below. After the bookshelf was stenciled, erin gave it a couple of coats of a polycrylic sealant and and added upholstery nail heads for. Find smart tipsand inspirationin this gallery of beforeandafter shots, and apply them to a room of your own. Bookcase makeover confessions of a serial doityourselfer. Mid century bookcase cabinet extreme makeover before. Easy inexpensive bookshelf makeover diy bookshelf makeover.

Read more about bookcase makeover traditional cherry to farmhouse fab. Theres no need to tear down an rebuild, when a simple decking and railing update will suffice. I received this bookcase free several years ago from an employer. Bricks and pavers can be laid at any time of the year, as long as the ground is. In this video i show you how to paint furniture without it losing its value, also how to. After attaching both, she finished the bookcase in a distressed creamy white. Before painting or staining, make a plain bookshelf prettier by attaching a decorative applique. For this dreamymakeover, jen fromrustique restorationcut a custom wood valance to back her applique. She used painters tape to hold the stencil in place and painted the geometric arrow pattern in graphite gray acrylic craft paint. Bookcase makeover part one i have wanted to replace the old ikea bookcase in our lounge forever. Come and check out these creative pieces and then go visit that bookcase you had high hopes for and tell it thats its 15 minutes of fame is. In part 2 of converting the teak veneered mid century modern bookcase cabinet, i make and fit a leg assembly for the base of the unit, make and. This week i am back with 12 ikea billy bookcase hacks to inspire you before your next trip to ikea.

Mar 29, 2019 in part 2 of converting the teak veneered mid century modern bookcase cabinet, i make and fit a leg assembly for the base of the unit, make and fit the cabinet doors using some euro hinges, remove. Diy furniture restoration decor 40 new ideas i quite like this fine looking diy furniture bathroom revamp your bookcase with heart maine. Diy furniture restoration decor 40 new ideas i quite like this fine looking diy furniture bathroom revamp your bookcase with heart maine home. Beforeandafter fireplace makeovers see how top designers transform unsightly fireplaces into contemporary ones anybody would want to cozy up to. And, using that refurbished table makes it look like your dining room has always been that way.

Tea table spring inspired makeover before and after. After the filler dried, i then sanded it a bit to eliminate any roughness. After two coats inside and out the bookcases are showing a slight hint of the blue. Emery boards are also very handy for light distressing. Nov 07, 2017 this is part three of the bookcase makeover series. After renovation, the master bedroom was clad in pine planks and coated with a primer that lets the grain show through.

Aug 29, 2017 heres the end result of my cheap bookcase makeover project. It took one coat of primer and 3 coats of paint to get really good coverage. Today the fun part starts painting with annie sloan chalk paint. Paint the bookshelves with a sagegreen semigloss acrylic using a dry brush to create an imperfect finish. January and february were spent decorating, replacing furniture bit by bit, channelling cable into walls, moving lighting points and replacing radiators. Bookcase makeover blue gray my repurposed life rescue re.

Ditching the existing squat mantel led the way for a complete fireplace remodel. The most favorable time to begin your backyard makeover runs from late spring to early fall, in most areas. Would you have stenciled the back or done it differently. Billy bookcase into minimudroom entry in the homeright bookcase challenge you can still vote here until july 16th. I hated the boxy overfilled look and wanted to exchange it for something prettier and lighter. Basic ikea shelves bookend the fireplace and were upgraded with molding to give the impression of custom. This is part three of the bookcase makeover series. Cool diy bookcase makeover love the shelf arrangements. Edge it first with the paint brush then follow with your roller.

But whether the problem is a lack of organization or a dearth of pizzazz, real simple has the solution. I distressed the edges by scraping very lightly with a putty knife. Take a look around this bright and airy living room jennifer ebert november 16, 2018 4. After the paint dries, rub a wax candle on the edges and sides of the bookcase frame.

This makeover was made by sharlene and her before and after office space project features all the candy colors you can imagine. Easy bookcase makeover part three chalking up success. A midcentury book shelf gets a worthwhile makeover with a cool before and after. I usually dont put an exclamation mark in my blog post title, but yall i am so stinkin thrilled with the bookcase makeover for our home office. Dont be afraid to paint its no secret that paint can transform any piece of furniture, and this built in bookcase makeover proves yet again that paint is an affordable option that really makes a statement. I also wanted to include a few diy crafts id worked on to give the bookcase that personalized and unique feel.

Mar 21, 2012 this makeover was made by sharlene and her before and after office space project features all the candy colors you can imagine. After the bookshelf was stenciled, erin gave it a couple of coats of a polycrylic sealant and and added upholstery nail heads for detail. Adding a bit of color to and old bookcase isnt a new concept. Beforeafter diy furniture home decor home improvement kellis home organization room makeover stencil 19 feb check out how easy it is to stencil a bookcase and organize it with items that provide storage and have meaning at the same time.

Bookcase makeover traditional cherry to farmhouse fab. Two bookcases wrap around the corner to host tableware and collectibles in this dining room. She also built and attached a matching bench, which turned this onceboring bookcase into a cozy reading nook. I think it definitely looks similar to the holland bookcase while still having its own look. Check out this bookshelf makeover with wallternatives wall appeal removable wallpaper. I diy this french provincial bookcase for my living room makeover. Beforethe photo above showcases what the bathroom looked like before the remodel. Connect the adjacent legs with a screw, then secure the bookcases to the wall with.

Following the installation of a wood burner last november and a major spot of new year redecorating, im finally able to bring you some before and after pics of the living room makeover. Have you upcycled a hutch into a freestanding bookcase. Visit trevi vintage for more before and after furnitue projects like this one. Due to our restricted budget, the majority of the items were purchased secondhand at a nearby thrift store. In a nutshell, im out shopping the worlds longest yard sale right now in search of great finds to help furnish a habitat for humanity home to surprise the new homeowners. She took it home and gave it a coastalinspired makeover with paint. A few weeks ago, i mentioned that i was working on the bookcases and.

First, we used it to store art supplies and games, but i decided to stick those in the nearby dresser drawers and actually use the shelf for books since the small cube bookshelf in the boys bedroom happens to be overflowing at the moment. Thanks to gmc for the invite to participate in this amazing adventure the show. She started with a beachy blue enamel and then used her own recipe to turn it into. When we left off at the end of part two, the bookcase had been primed and was left to dry out completely in readiness for painting. Well show you the stepbystep techniques to do the whole job in a day or a weekend if you decide to tile behind the sink as we did. The new look allows the natural wood to show through and brings in a pop of color. The original fixtures were starting to reveal their age and the decor was especially outdated. After leaving a comment, please pin this stenciled bookcase makeover or share it with someone else. If you missed my big announcement on tuesday, you can read more about it here. To apply the crown molding, measure the perimeter of the joined bookcases, and cut the crown molding to fit with 45degree miter cuts. Pink lamp, yellow barn light, and red lantern spray paint projects. We have books stored all over our house, so we didnt necessarily need.

An outletstore dhurrie rug softens the floor, while an ethiopian cotton throw. But thistlewood farms author karianne woods woodpaneled bookcase might take the prize for the best bookcase upgrade. One of the projects was to show how easy it was to change the bookcases for the seasons. Be sure to come back to link up your diy storage ideas this sunday at 7. To get the weathered finish, start by priming the wood.

The below image is what my bookcase looked like before the makeover. Then, i used the wallternatives wall appeal removable wallpaper for. Karianne your dining room makeover is the biggest before and after ive seen in a long time. Shiplap, an ofthisdecade style choice, crowns the fireplace. However, its been more of a challenge than anticipated, taking over a year to get it just right, and has undergone quite the transformation. In place of a headboard, the couple covered the wall behind the bed in oak rescued from a pittsburgh bank. Heres the end result of my cheap bookcase makeover project. Last week, i stumbled across her blog and my jaw dropped when i spotted this post on emilys bookcase makeover.

Thanks to gmc for the invite to participate in this amazing adventure. Oct 09, 2014 the bookcase was given to us by my inlaws since they no longer had a need for it, and it has definitely come in handy for our playroom. Hallway ii thrift store bookcase builtin challenge hallway iii thrift store bookcase builtins trim and a ball of wax update hallway iv thrift store bookcases transformed to builtins before and after hallway v. Thanks to gmc for the invite to participate in this amazing adventure the show must go. We have books stored all over our house, so we didnt necessarily need the new bookcase to be just for books. Jan 21, 2015 before and after fireplace makeovers see how top designers transform unsightly fireplaces into contemporary ones anybody would want to cozy up to. Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money from these links. The party stays open for ten days, then well share. It, too is a classic and still looks good even after all these years.

From one end of the house the entryway to the other the mudroom, it seems, readers rooms could use a little zhooshing up. Office bookcase before and after exactly what i was looking for. Diy bookcase, because you can make it look more stylish. Sep 23, 2019 karianne your dining room makeover is the biggest before and after ive seen in a long time. Aug 12, 2015 erin removed the shelves from the bookcase.

This week i am back with 12 ikea billy bookcase hacks to. This homes existing decking and railing was in bad condition, but the pressuretreated structure was still sound. Aug 16, 2016 from one end of the house the entryway to the other the mudroom, it seems, readers rooms could use a little zhooshing up. Sometimes, its the little things that can pack the biggest punch. Office bookcase before and after black bookshelf diy redo like the after, but wfar more books west wall of office, left of closet. Update a tired old home furniture airstone fireplace makeover tutorial with amazing before and after photos. And the results of this makeover will surprise you. We had gotten rid of this old ikea dresser from our master bedroom makeover, but i had kept the pine top as scrap wood. We featured a beautiful blue bookcase makeover just last year, and weve shared 16 other brilliant ideas for bookshelves, too. Click here to see the finished room reveal with before and afters. Cheap bookcase makeover that doesnt look cheap a brick.