How to paint bookshelves

Find the perfect paint color for your bookcase makeover with these DIY bookshelf painting ideas – we have 21 unique designs for you!

How to paint a bookcase white and add a whimsical stencil in multiple Country Chic Paint colors for a fun and unique furniture idea.

Try these easy DIY bookshelf makeovers to update an old, ugly bookcase or modernize a builtin. Find ideas for painting bookshelves, learn how to cover the back and see how to add some custom details that will make your bookcases look custom made. #fromhousetohome #diy #home #decor #diydecorating #furniture

An impromptu room makeover and sharing how we painted our ugly beastly bookshelf. Over the weekend, I completely redid our piano room. After sharing the process on my Instagram, I was flooded with questions on how we painted the bookshelf so I decided to write a blog post so I could just easily direct everyone

Looking to refresh your old IKEA Billy bookcase with a new coat of paint? We’ve got the step-by-step answers you need to give it a stylish makeover below. The Ikea Billy bookcase’s laminate exterior is tricky to paint. The secret to painting successfully is to first apply a base primer coat designed for surface adhesion. […]

Learn how to paint an old bookshelf, and the best way to do it, with tips and tricks from the experts at Benjamin Moore.

Adding a fresh coat of paint to almost anything can revamp it and give it a new look, so why not paint the back of your bookcase? But how do you choose what color to paint it? Well, we have researched the answer for you and have some tips and suggestions about how to choose […]

Beyond their obvious main purpose, books can be a terrific decorating tool, only made better by great shelving. Below, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best bookcase makeovers we’ve seen on Apartment Therapy, from painted Facebook Marketplace finds to newly-crafted built-ins and more. Scroll through these bookshelf refreshes and get inspired to upgrade your reading nook.

Looking for some easy ways to make your shelves more interesting? Check out these 7 simple ways to dress up your bookshelves.

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