Diy painting bookshelf

Create something beautiful with these easy DIY bookshelf makeover ideas that won't break the bank.

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 had some things around my house that I wanted to update, but was afraid to do something permanent incase I didn't like them, got tired of them, etc. I used co…

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

Do you have an old bookcase setting around that needs an updated and stylish makeover? Try these gorgeous bookcase makeovers for your home!

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…

DIY Painted Bookshelf Flip - step by step guide on how I flipped these old particle board bookshelves and made them beautiful!

Want a quick, dramatic bookshelf makeover? Find out how to add wall paper to the back of a bookcase with this step by step tutorial! #diyproject #diyfurniture #wallpaper

When I painted my first piece of IKEA laminate furniture years ago and I cringed as I watched the paint immediately bead up and separate. But I didn't give up and figured out how to make the paint adhere to everything from IKEA Billy bookcases to a Lack table. Best of all, the results actually last! Learn how to do it yourself with this step-by-step tutorial for painting IKEA furniture (or any laminate furniture).

UPDATE: Just thought I'd give a little progress report. It's been close to a year and a half since I painted these, and I'm happy to ...