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an empty room with bookshelves and the words do it yourself built - in bookshelves

It's been over 3 years since we moved into our home and I can remember when we were building, our home office wasn't a priority when it came to upgrades. For the price our builder asked, I just felt like it was something we could wait on and do later and spend much less money doing so. Fast forward 3 years, we FINALLY made it a priority- and I'm SO HAPPY we did! It's funny how horrible you realize a space looks once you invest the time (& money) into making it how you want it. The office is…

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an empty room with blue bookcases and wood flooring in the center is a chandelier

Tori || home design + decor | Well, alllmosst finished 🔨 we are loving this IKEA built-ins hack and idk why we didn’t do it sooner!! FAQ We used Havsta cabinets for… | Instagram

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a living room filled with furniture and a fireplace

Repainting cabinets is a pretty easy do-it-yourself project to save some money and make a big impact! In just a few steps (clean, sand, prime, paint) you will feel like you have brand new cabinets. Whether you are repainting kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, or built-in bookcases, follow these 7 steps to save money on a simple home project.

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how to build a bookcase on a budget with pictures and text overlays

How to build custom built-in bookshelves for your home. Do it yourself and save a ton of money! It's an easy building project with only a few tools needed.

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the before and after pictures of built in bookshelves with text overlay that says do it yourself

It's been over 3 years since we moved into our home and I can remember when we were building, our home office wasn't a priority when it came to upgrades. For the price our builder asked, I just felt like it was something we could wait on and do later and spend much less money doing so. Fast forward 3 years, we FINALLY made it a priority- and I'm SO HAPPY we did! It's funny how horrible you realize a space looks once you invest the time (& money) into making it how you want it. The office is…

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how to paint an ikea billy bookcase with text overlay that reads, how to paint an ikea billy bookcase

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. […]

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a living room with white bookcases and potted plants on the shelf above them

I've been planning to write up a post with more detail about the Home Office built-ins' trim work even before the One Room Challenge ended. I think many of us are visual learners, so hopefully having the trims listed out will help if you want to do a similar project. I started with Target bookcases, but I think the premise can be applied to any basic bookcase. And feel free to use these trims as a jumping off point. There are so many different options, so mix and match to cover seams and…

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an image of a living room with fireplace and bookshelf in the background, which is painted dark blue

For rooms with ornate accent walls, try these perfectly paired paint colors from Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace SW 7076 and Mineral Deposit SW 7652. Dark colors work particularly well on bookshelves because they act as a backdrop, allowing treasured items to come forward and shine. Love this color combo chosen by @deeplysouthernhome (on Instagram)? Tap this pin to order free color chips. #sherwinwilliams #diy #interiordesign #decor #paint #painting #diyproject

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a living room filled with furniture next to a fire place and bookshelf in front of a brick wall

You've already seen glimpses of these built-ins, but I'd like to go back periodically and show you some before and afters of a few projects that I've done prior to starting this blog. See the tall section completely covered by doors? When we bought the house the section in the middle was just a big opening for the television. I can't stand trying to make it look "pretty" around a tv, so we had some doors made to match the ones that were already there to conceal the tv. It's such a cleaner…

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