Add height to bookshelf

We were looking for mid-height bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a reasonable price. Turned out that the GRYTNÄS kitchen doors might fit.

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…

Find out how to make the most of your book collection without using a traditional bookshelf. These ideas will help you design a unique library space that is both stylish and functional.

A year later and I still love this massive bookshelf my husband built as a focal point for our simple home. It holds our books, video and games and even a few other odds and ends. This is an easy project with simple steps if you are into DIY.

If you're just lining up your books alphabetically on metal shelving units, you're missing out on a great decorating opportunity. A well-styled bookcase pairs functionality with aesthetics, letting your books become part of the decor and an expression of your personal style. With a selective arrangement of books, collectibles, and objects of art, you can create a tableau that’s both practical and beautiful. Try these styling tips to give a boring bookcase a sophisticated makeover.

Courtney | diy + century home reno on Instagram: "LET’S BUILD SOME BOOKSHELVES! We’ve finished up in the powder room (if you didn’t see that yet, you should!) and now it’s time to bring some life back into the living room! This was originally the sitting room of our century home but it is our living room and it’s a little thrown together. So the very first part of this makeover that I wanted to do was make this room feel its full height, which is 10 ft tall. I decided to do that by adding…

15 Best Ikea Bookshelf Hacks. Need a way to add more storage or a fresh look for your home? Ikea bookshelf hacks are an easy solution.

Check out this super easy Target bookshelf hack! I totally could do this! Plus I love the look of the light wood! Such a pretty piece!

Pull the look together with tips from Better Homes and Gardens.

Learn how to build a simple, classic style DIY bookcase with these easy to follow building plans and woodworking tutorial video!