Diy bookshelf next to fireplace

I'm sharing before and after pictures of our built-ins surrounding our fireplace. A little bit of paint to turn these into gorgeous pieces!

Hi friends! Today, I am sharing how we repurposed two old bookcases and turned them into built-ins for our hearth and mantel!

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This tutorial for DIY Living Room Built-Ins will help you create your dream built-in bookshelves for your living room or family room space.

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Materials: (2) IKEA Billy Bookcases with Doors (2) IKEA Billy Bookcase Extensions (4) 1x2x8ft Select Pine 1 gallon Zinsser B-I-N Primer 11/16 in. x 11/16 in. Pine Cove Moulding Caulk Baseboard Moulding Crown Molding Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint (1 gallon of Pure White, Semi-Gloss) (10) 6in. 8ft. Shiplap Boards Stain (I used […]

Today I am giving a warm welcome to Monday. We took the weekend to focus on family fun activities and hosting some friends and family. It ...

When building Built-ins: What is the best way to do shelves? Using cleats/supports around the shelves, doing the pre-drilled holes with pegs, or using a dado type groove to slide the shelves in?

Materials: (2) IKEA Billy Bookcases with Doors (2) IKEA Billy Bookcase Extensions (4) 1x2x8ft Select Pine 1 gallon Zinsser B-I-N Primer 11/16 in. x 11/16 in. Pine Cove Moulding Caulk Baseboard Moulding Crown Molding Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint (1 gallon of Pure White, Semi-Gloss) (10) 6in. 8ft. Shiplap Boards Stain (I used […]

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…

How-to DIY custom bookshelves in our living room

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A DIY Electric Fireplace surround with built-ins

The built-ins at Fred and Kim's house are nearly complete, and I thought it was time to update everyone on the progress. To give you some perspective, here's a look at their living room just after completing the hardwood flooring installation. Like many homes in the area, they have a floor to ceiling brick facade and hearth. The open space on either side is practically begging to be used for built-in cabinets. A lot of people grow tired of the brick, and they want to do something different…

A DIY home library built-in adds a lot of character to a blank wall, but it's also incredibly functional, especially with cabinets underneath for storage!

How to build a shaker styled bookshelf for your cabinets or builtins. Easy to follow woodworking project for any skill level

How to Make Built-In Bookcases: To make a built in bookcase and cabinet can be a great addition to any space. It's awesome to build something like this yourself, because it enables you to customize something specifically for your space, and to really utilize every nook and cranny,…

Fireplace mantle converted to bookshelf