It spans the length
of both bookcases, ties them together and gives them more stability.
The back
of my bookcases is, as usual, very cheap and flimsy particle board that has bowed over the years.
Make sure if they are stapled or nailed into the back
of the bookcases that they are flat and secure in place before painting.
This side
of the bookcases is only open when we need access to something in one of those boxes.
This completely changed the look
of the bookcases to a fresh design.
We added a strip of wood to the top
of the bookcases (with screws) and painted / stained it to match.
I have a simple set
of bookcases that could do with an update and now I know exactly what I am going to do!
I know that the gray of the door and gray
of the bookcases doesn't match, but I think that it makes the door look more authentic.
You might wonder why I chose to cover half
of the bookcases with a sliding barn door.
Yes, we added a strip of wood to the top
of the bookcases to attach the rail to.
There does need to be some storage to hold all the games and movies that was in the dresser, so I'm going to build a built - in bench that is the same height and width as the cabinet - bases
of the bookcases.
I've been looking for a way to add closed storage to the bottoms
of our bookcases and was so excited when I saw this post.
Install picture, or artwork, lights at the top
of the bookcases to cast a soft glow across books and collections.
Jim was inspired by favorite director Kenneth Anger's library when selecting the red paint color for the interior
of the bookcases.
I love that the back
of the bookcases are open and I get to see the wall and all of my craft supplies at once.
I've always wanted one of those with a long wall
of bookcases.
I love her wall
of bookcases in her living room.
Our vast collection
of bookcases and shelving provide storage as well as a certain sophistication to a room.
-- Mount the sconces by drilling holes in the solid side panels
of the bookcases.
In this room, I have tutorials for wood pallet accent, the cabinet bases
of the bookcases, making the bookcases into built - ins, the storage bench, the coffee table, the slipcovered chair, the round trestle table, and even though you can't see it pictured here, the farmhouse end table between the two sofas.
We are currently renovating our dining room because of a ceiling problem and I want to add a wall
of bookcases to make it feel cozy and so the room feels like a room you can enjoy!
In lieu
of bookcases and chests of drawers, make the most of wall space with floating shelves and pinboards, while a trundle trolley makes for an easy - to - stow option.
I'd love to add a big cozy chair and lamp in the corner, in front
of the bookcases.
it has a wall
of bookcases and two chairs (the room is small) and two small tables with great lamps.
The other wall I'm eliminating is the dated wet bar to the left
of the bookcases.
We did some laundry yesterday, and we still have to secure of couple
of bookcases to the wall in our bedroom, but we were told long ago that this visit isn't about how clean your house is, so we're not going to stress about all the chores that still aren't done.
The backs
of the bookcases are emphasized with dark paint, which adds even more drama and interest to the built ins.
My husband and I would probably go to an antique mall and buy a couple
of bookcases.
So I've given him 3 options, 2 are gallery walls, and the third is lining the tops
of our bookcases (4 in a solid row) with frames.
I had created a foyer with bookcases, but then I evicted a roommate and she took 3
of the bookcases with her causing me to lose the foyer.
There's no reason not to put the chairs in front
of the bookcases, obscuring some of the books or objects, so you don't lose your furniture placement.
I just did a project where I finally painted the backs
of my bookcases and it looks so incredible.
My office has bookcases with baskets (that beautifully match the wood
of the bookcases) to hold loose papers and ugly telephone books.
Lots
of bookcases to hold my many books and reference materials.
And I styled the hell out
of those bookcases, if I do say so myself.The mirror I originally ordered for over the mantle felt too small, so I placed it over the owner's original jewelry cabinet, which is also home to a well wishing Buddha from Lamps Plus.
I wanted to paint the back
of my bookcases, and fell in love with a color that DOES NOT look good with my furniture and wall paint.
My absolute favorite part of the room (and what I noticed first) is the wall
of bookcases.
I have mirrored glass GALORE in my garage from when I had my the mirror and glass shelves ripped out
of my bookcases in my family room.
Check it out - here's a sneak peek of one
of the bookcases Matt built around the windows...
Could you and Carpenter Brian give us an in - depth tutorial on building this type
of bookcases?
The pattern on the inside
of the bookcases takes the daring look even further.
Great styling — what is the color on the back
of the bookcases?
Notice the pink is in the pillows, the back wall
of the bookcases and in the flowers.
Idea Spotlight Add interest by painting the backs
of bookcases a coordinating hue.
I think I'm now inspired to paint the back
of my bookcases.
To make the shelving pop, we painted the back
of the bookcases a dark gray by Sherwin Williams called «Urbane Bronze.»
And, I'm thinking of adding a collection of baskets on top
of the bookcases, so I'm testing this one out for now:
Instead
of bookcases or shelving units that take up so much room and make the space feel smaller.
I love them, but since we don't have a library or lots
of bookcases, I have to get creative with where to put them.
If you are lacking in architectural features, why not bring in a couple
of bookcases or cabinets and paint them to match your trim?