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DIY Built-In Bookcases

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I was on a mission to get my husband’s and daughter’s school books off of my dining room table.

The bookcases would have to be narrow…no more than 12 inches deep. And I wanted a built-in look without the built-in price.

I set my budget for $60 and then searched the online classifieds. It took a few months before I finally found what I was looking for.

We brought home two Ikea Billy Bookcases in a brown black finish. Black is the new black except when it’s not.

I didn’t want black bookcases in the dining room. Instead I wanted an aged creamy color.  So, I sanded, primed and painted until I got the look I wanted.

I’d tell you what color I used, but I mixed and played with colors I had in the garage.

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class


I put a piece of trim over the gap where the two bookcases butted up next to each other to create the look of one piece.  I also filled in the holes for the shelves with spackle.

Then came the fun part; styling!  I filled the bookcases with photographs,

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class

 
collections of books,

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class

 
sentimental pieces,

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class

 

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class


and text books.

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class


I am so, so pleased with my DIY built-in bookcases.   



Before

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class



After

DIY Built-In Bookcases As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the built-in look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class



P.S.  This makeover was featured in a segment on the show Deals on the Live Well Network along with the dresser makeover

DIY Furniture Makeover As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the designer look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class


and the coffee table turned ottoman.

DIY Furniture Makeover As Seen on the Live Well Network! Get the designer look for less at Mrs. Hines' Class



Click here to watch the segment  and to get a complete list of project materials and directions.

See you in class,

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