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DIY Built-In Bookcases

January 23, 2014 By Mrs. Hines



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.

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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.

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Comments

  1. Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says

    January 23, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Awesome! They look beautiful!

  2. Cynthia says

    January 24, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Sharon, this came out really good and the displays you showed look great!!

    Cynthia

  3. Donnamae says

    January 24, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Impressive! Love the styling too! 😉

  4. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says

    January 24, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    They came out great, Sharon! And, I love all your decor.

    xoxo
    Denyse

  5. Get Organized Already says

    January 24, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Just stop it! This diy streak is putting you into Martha territory!
    These are gorgeous.
    -Nonnahs

  6. Mrs. Hines says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Wow, that’s quite a compliment. Thank you, Nonnahs. I’m so glad you like the bookcase.

  7. Mrs. Hines says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Thank you, Donnamae. The styling is ever-changing, but I think I need to leave well enough alone at this point. 🙂

  8. Mrs. Hines says

    January 25, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Aw, thank you Denyse. Your kind words make me feel like a rock star. It doesn’t get better than that!

  9. kristin says

    January 26, 2014 at 11:19 am

    The shelves are stunning, love how you styled them.
    XO
    Kristin

  10. Inspire Me Heather says

    January 29, 2014 at 5:40 am

    They look great Sharon and so much better with the holes filled in (I need to do that too, thanks for the reminder!) – have a great week!

  11. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    February 3, 2014 at 11:03 am

    So lovely, Sharon. You combined function and beauty in such a wonderful way.

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