I’ve been so inspired by the many do-it-yourself blogs that I read lately (you can find a lot of them in my links section) and I’ve been doing a little do-it-yourselfing of my own lately. My most recent makeover was this old, ugly, fake wood bookcase that miraculously made the move all the way to Toronto with us last year:
After some sanding and a couple coats of paint it’s now a whole new woman:
The cost of this project was just some sandpaper and paint that I already owned. Not too shabby!
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Wow! That makes a big difference! It looks great!
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That looked really nice! I think you have just inspired me to makeover something I have at home. Thanks
Nice!! I love the way it turned out! And the lamp on top is flipping adorable, I must say.
Agreed! That lamp is beautiful!! Where did you get it?
Of course the book shelf is awesome now! I can’t believe it was so cheap to re do! Be honest- how much elbow grease did you need to sand it? I’m a wuss.
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Mickey poo! I hope you continue your DIY projects, that bookshelf looks adorable.
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What a great project- a cheap price to do the project and the finished product looks awesome! You must be so proud of yourself- big pat on the back!
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Okay, I totally have that same bookshelf in black…maybe we should get creative with our furniture now too!
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Beaut! I have this little kid’s dresser that my parents bought at an auction for $10 10 years ago. I’ve since painted it twice, changed the hardware and used it as MANY things.
With bookcases, I like painting the back part the same colour as the wall (if possible). BOOM, built in shelving
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I like it!!! The white definitely livens up the bookcase! Can’t beat cheap diy stuff!
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Way to go Mic!!!! You did a awesome job! It looks so more modern and alive!!!
you just inspired me to paint over everything I hate furniture wise in our apartment. Which is, oh EVERYTHING.
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