10 Bookcase Makeovers That Are so Much More Than Paint
Dust off your old bookcase, and give it the refresh that it so desperately needs.
Apply fun, patterned wallpaper to it
Give your bookshelf unit a major makeover using only paint and wallpaper for a dramatic new look. Get tutorial here
Remove its chipping paint
Strip the paint off of your old bookcase, and apply pretty blue wallpaper to the backing to give it a new lease on life. Get tutorial here
Glue rustic wood pieces to the backing
Transform your bookcase from ordinary to amazing by attaching wood scraps to the back of your bookcase in a beautiful, staggered pattern. Get tutorial here
Embrace its natural woodgrain
Sand your bookcase to reveal its beautiful natural woodgrain, and then rub wax onto it to keep it looking beautiful and protected. Get tutorial here
Stick charming, rustic paper to it
Bring a beaten-up, water-damaged bookcase back to life with a fresh coat of paint and rustic peel-and-stick paper for a piece you’ll love displaying in your home. Get tutorial here
Position pretty foam board into the shelves
Update your built-in bookcase without a huge time or dollar commitment using foam board to add color and style to your living room. Get tutorial here
Nail faux aged wood to it
Brush a weathered wood accelerator onto wood planks to give them a beautiful aged effect, and then nail them to your distressed bookcase for a rustic, farmhouse look. Get tutorial here
Stencil a beautiful pattern onto it
Take your plain wooden bookshelf up a notch using paint and a stencil for a fun farmhouse-style makeover. Get tutorial here
Glue leftover wainscoting to the backing
Use chalk paint and wainscoting to give your boring bookshelf a chic makeover with a rustic, farmhouse vibe. Get tutorial here
Dress it up with bright wallpaper
Stick wallpaper with an arched design into your bookshelves to add some fun color and personality to your space. Get tutorial here