Laminate bookcase makeover

Once I decided to build a Pottery Barn knock-off desk for my husband, I knew the desk would be lonely without a pair of classic bookshelves. Its hard to find good bookshelves people, especially tall ones. When you look online, you find a sea of particle board and bad laminate. Luckily, once upon a time (like... the 90's) you could easily find solid wood bookshelves. The best news is, since "they" decided oak is ugly, you can pick up a pair of these babies for peanuts on Craigslist. After a…

I know, I left you hanging yesterday and didn't leave you with a final product - shame on me. But, there was just too much to share for one day. Here's what I left you with: I shared with you the steps I took to paint our laminate bookcase but still needed to finish off the bookcase backing - which is an awesome two-piece cardboard back - stylish and chic, I know. When I first started this project I wasn't sure what exactly I was going to do about the back. I had several thoughts, but I…

In this simple furniture makeover tutorial, we're shaowing you how to make a DIY bookcase with wallpaper backing. This bookcase makeover adds a beautiful upcycle to an old bookshelf. bookshelf makeover.

I know, I left you hanging yesterday and didn't leave you with a final product - shame on me. But, there was just too much to share for one day. Here's what I left you with: I shared with you the steps I took to paint our laminate bookcase but still needed to finish off the bookcase backing - which is an awesome two-piece cardboard back - stylish and chic, I know. When I first started this project I wasn't sure what exactly I was going to do about the back. I had several thoughts, but I…

Have you found yourself in possession of an ugly, cheap bookshelf that you don't want to get rid of but also hate the look? You know, one of those flat-packed, particle board ones with a

From trash to treasure this easy curbside bookcases get a beautiful quick upcycle with removable wallpaper. Check out the before and after bookcase makeover idea. #upcycle #furniture #bookcase

We recently completed a cheap bookcase makeover that I am thrilled about! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure. I am currently in the midst of renovating my home office, and one project I have wanted to tackle is this cheap bookcase makeover project. The project was taking a bit longer than anticipated because my almost-one-year-old is…

Let's face it, laminate furniture is a great, inexpensive option to furnish your home. Learn how to paint laminate in our easy to follow tutorial! Try our method to painting laminate furniture!

Things You’ll Need 3/4″ Pine wood slab 1″ 16 gauge finishing nails 1.5″ 16 gauge finishing nails 1/4″ Paneling 1/4″ x 1.1/8″ Trim 1″ x 4″ Primed fingerboard Wood glue Molding Nail filler Fine-grit…