Wow, these bookshelves are gorgeous this post walks through how to decorate bookshelves from start to finish and has plenty of bookshelf decorating ideas if youre stuck. Its wall of adjustable metal shelves, will work beautifully. So lets have another before and after look of these office bookshelves. Are you struggling to figure out how to style your open shelves. When bookshelves are in ok shape, it can be so tempting to leave them as is. This before and after was from a recent occupied staging. Weve compiled some incredible before and after photos of organized bookshelves that just might inspire you to spruce up your own shelves.
Melanie has quite a few pieces that are just gorgeous but they were not being showcased. The cushion was really hard for me, and involved a huge learning curve, as i had never worked with upholstery fabric before. Of course, i love to organize almost anything but bookshelves are naturally easy. My grandmother passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97 and then my mom just died. I will give you 3 great easy tips on styling an open shelving unit. I cannot wait to spend time in here painting and creating. Sometimes homes just need a few things to make them feel a bit more polished. My grandmother passed away 3 years ago at the age of 97 and then my mom just died last month. Read the full steps on how to create jennys arched bookshelves after the jump. After a super colorful paint job, this midcentury set is looking. Address posted 2 days before, naperville il 60540 park ridge 1923 home demolition sale saturday may 16, 2020 9.
Ikea bookshelves are great because they can act as blank canvases. Our 1902 victorian fixer upper has come a long way. And then, just over three years ago my dream came true. I believe when you let go of the old, you make room for the new, and i now have a sense of calmness, organization and actual pride when i look at those bookshelves. Danielle quickly decided to paint the shelves and paneling to brighten up the space and make it feel more current. In this home, we added barstools to draw attention to the breakfast bar, replaced the dining chairs to make the dining area a little more elegant, and added art and accessories to the mantle and surrounding bookshelves to draw buyers attention to the beautiful focal point of the room. After all, youre just going to cover them with with books and tchotchkes, right.
These diy bookshelves from homemade modern are made of inexpensive plywood. Discover the inspiring before and after transformations of 14 stylish living rooms. I really like the before patina as well as the glossy white, but what i most like about this project is the idea. We have beautiful builtin bookcase that i so love and appreciate. Click on thumbnails below to find inspiration for how weary and worn bookshelves may be transformed with paint, glaze and distressing.
This rule of thirds is a game changer and makes decorating bookshelves so much easier. Sometimes when i finish after assembly its hard to get in tight places, or e. Here are some before and after shots of the bookcase. See more ideas about fireplace design, fireplace built ins and home fireplace. From bookshelves to butlers pantry before and after. First, we used it to store art supplies and games, but i decided to stick those in the nearby dresser drawers and actually use the shelf for books since the small cube bookshelf in the boys bedroom happens to be overflowing at the moment. They are the center of our bustling households, and the setting for countless meals, crafts, projects. Get great interior design ideas, see beautiful room makeover transformations, and get decorating tips from top professional designers. Aug 19, 2015 after a pretty paint job, the two parts became a whole. Before and after photos of organized bookshelves bookbub. First of all, in their old house, they had these two. But if i finish first it interferes with glue and i sometimes damage the finish. Oct 09, 2014 the bookcase was given to us by my inlaws since they no longer had a need for it, and it has definitely come in handy for our playroom.
For their midcentury project, partners solomon and amanda picked up a cute little chair and side table. Styling bookshelves decorating bookshelves bookcases how to decorate bookshelves arranging. Cole used his original artwork to give the piece an even more custom look. Once my office was complete, it was a must to do the next room, which i did. Bookshelves before and after minimalist bookshelves. After a pretty paint job, the two parts became a whole. A set of shelves adds surface space for storing books, papers, and miscellaneous items that dont fit anywhere else. A simple white mantel sits directly atop the fireplace, now dressed in white marble subway tile. The bookshelves will be painted, so im assuming 1 coat of primer and 2 coats of finish. I feel so much better in the new space and have actually made more money than ever before. Before and after furniture makeovers on may 20, 2019 may 23, 2019 with comments if you are a budget decorator, you probably know your local flea market, thrift store, or yard sale circuit pretty well. Before and after living room decor bookshelves part1. Even though the shelves were full of pieces, the entire bookshelf area just got lost in the room. I am so glad that yall weighed in on the dr light situation.
From bookshelves to butlers pantry before and after tip. Jan 14, 20 after a few weeks of brainstorming and asking advice from people much wiser then us aka parents, we decided to spend the day after christmas trimming our bookshelves with primed 1 x 2 trim peieces. Ditching the existing squat mantel led the way for a complete fireplace remodel. Next article dear laurel,ya know life is so difficult sometimes. Of all the furniture pieces in an office, bookshelves might be some of the most useful.
A wellused and loved kitchen deserves our endless songs of praise. Check out this bookshelf makeover with wallternatives wall appeal removable wallpaper. Sahana had to go and overachieve by putting curtains and wallpaper on her total steal of a bookshelf duo. Decorating bookshelves bookshelves built in built ins how to decorate bookshelves arranging bookshelves bookcases bookshelf ideas book shelves book shelf decorating ideas in late november we added the built in bookshelves to the family room and ive been itching to get them styled ever since. I simply measured, cut it to size, and stuck it on, smoothing out. I love the mantel as a focal point for a room without a fireplace like a rental apt but instead of adding candles to make it seem like a fireplace which we have all seen before using the shelves is an unexpected brilliant use of space. A new island doubles as a buffet, and the statement paint coat on the base cabinets and walnut top make it the focal point of the room. Gorgeous office bookshelves with a built in electric. Jun 5, 20 after a long week of giveaways, im here sharing a client before. Inspired by history, nejame selected handmade glazed subway tile, marble countertops, and more traditional cabinet doorsshaker style with bead detailing. Karie knew she wanted to bring some color to the space. I know when i wake up in the middle of the night visualizing finished rooms and thinking of what i need to order things might be out of control.
Give your home more storage space with this brick fireplace makeover idea. The bookcase was given to us by my inlaws since they no longer had a need for it, and it has definitely come in handy for our playroom. Should i drill the holes for the floating shelves before assembly or after painting. Cover the back of a bookcase with fabric or wallpaper for a different look. The black and white fabric is 100% melanie and now that we have arranged her favorite pieces, the shelves stand out and frame the fireplace. Before brick fireplace makeover after brick fireplace makeover. We also gave advice to remove the wallpaper and draperies, paint a neutral color and replace lighting.
See more ideas about painted furniture, furniture makeover and furniture. You can come read the story of how we came across this house in the first place, and why we were able to buy it at a crazy low auction price. May 31, 2016 from bookshelves to butlers pantry before and after here is a super fun project jaithan and i did over the weekend in the little room of the farmhouse just off the kitchen. They add visual interestand they make it easy to move the bookcase from place to place. But they look great, and even provide a desk space so that you can fit a. Shiplap, an ofthisdecade style choice, crowns the fireplace. I love her choice of the pale blue with white trim. I measured, scott cut, i photographed and scott nailed them in with a nail gun. This vintage hexagon end table had seen its better day. Before and after living room decor bookshelves part1 youtube. My diy builtin bookshelves wall is finished before. Paint the bookshelves with a sagegreen semigloss acrylic using a dry brush to create an imperfect finish. I dont know why, but i forgot to take a before pic of these bookshelves and an after of them placed on each side of the fireplace. Ikea hack part 2 this past week i was busy wrapping up a few of our messiest projects to clear a little space for my parents, who came to visit for the.
May 30, 2016 bookshelves before they bought the house. And karie frost knew the full wall of solid wood shelving in her midcentury. After a few weeks of brainstorming and asking advice from people much wiser then us aka parents, we decided to spend the day after christmas trimming our bookshelves with primed 1 x. Apr 27, 2020 the beginning of my living room decor. With the help of a friend, hold your first arch against the top shelf and drill four pilot holes.
I can tell you, that is a sure sign that things are actually starting to improve around here. Our stylist is sharing her stepbystep guide to creating beautiful and balance bookshelves. She started with a beachy blue enamel and then used her own recipe to turn it into chalkfinish paint. These 1902 victorian farmhouse fixer upper before and after pictures will help inspire you to make over a space in your house. And karie frost knew the full wall of solid wood shelving in her midcentury modern home was definitely worth keeping. We named the library jims library, after my late fatherinlaw, who loved home projects, woodworking. Address posted 2 days before, darien il 60561 elmhurst georgian style demolition sale saturday may 16, 2020 9. Make sure to follow me on facebook and instagram to see the progress of projects like these and see my live tours. I love the mantel as a focal point for a room without a fireplace like a rental apt but instead of.
Basic ikea shelves bookend the fireplace and were upgraded with molding to give the impression of custom. From fresh mommy blog, learn how they made this charming ladder diy bookshelves idea, with step by step photos and a before and after of them using it in their home this is cool. I figure that if i drill before paint, the paint will change the dimensions of the holes. To get the weathered finish, start by priming the wood. That is, until it was painted, glazed, and distressed of all the old pieces of furniture i like to refinish, hexagon end tables are a favorite. First, we used it to store art supplies and games, but i. Then, i used the wallternatives wall appeal removable wallpaper for the back.
Follow these instructions to create bookshelves and cabinetry on both sides of the fireplace so it will become the focal point of the room. Back of shelves lined with contact paper from dollar store. After the paint dries, rub a wax candle on the edges and sides of the bookcase frame. The shelving is great and the perfect place for a butlers pantry. I like to cut to the chase with the photos but make sure to read all the way through to see our progress. Jul 09, 2016 when bookshelves are in ok shape, it can be so tempting to leave them as is. My home office transformation was seriously lifechanging. Before painting this bookcase in a cheery cherry red, karen from redoux interiors built a new top, added base trim, and installed a set of casters. One of the areas that was most impactful was my bookshelves, which look. Bookshelf style tipsmaybe i can split my bookshelves this way and then hide. By stacking shelves in columns, bookcases impose an automatic organizational plan, as highpriority items naturally drift toward the middle shelves and lessoftenused materials find a home. Before and after images from hgtvs flea market flip diy. From bookshelves to butlers pantry before and afterhere is a super fun project jaithan and i did over the weekend in the little room of the farmhouse just off the kitchen. Do you think you would like your bookshelves arranged by color.
Before and after furniture makeovers on may 20, 2019 may 23, 2019 with comments if you are a budget decorator, you probably know your local flea market. Lessons learned in styling a bookcase finding home farms. The built in electric fireplace anchors the office bookshelves. The focal point of the room is the custombuilt window seat and bookcases that i made.