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Photos and tips show you how to arrange bookshelves for a look that is organized and attractive. Turn inexpensive bookcases into stylish storage with these simple makeover ideas.

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Get Perfect Bookshelves Every Time

If you've ever faced a wall of empty bookshelves , you know the frustration of trying to fit your massive book collection into the shelves and making it look good at the same time. How do the pros do it? We'll show you.

"… color scheme into your bookshelf . Here, red books … display to balance the bookshelf . -- Hang artwork … Look: -- Paint your bookshelf a vibrant color to … Look: -- Fit smaller bookcases in nooks (like behind … Look: -- Built-in bookshelves surrounding a doorway …"

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Embellished Bookcase

… to turn several inexpensive bookcases into stylish storage units … that match the scale of our bookcases . Smaller elements might get … materials and instructions. Plain bookcase (s), new or used Primer … Assemble, sand, and finish your bookcase , if new. 2. Arrange your …

How to Build a Ladder Bookcase

… If you want to stain the bookcase , maple or poplar are two woods that take stain evenly. The bookcase is finished with wipe-on … Add visual interest to your bookcase by routing a detail along … coats of finish, and your bookshelf is ready for duty. Before …

How to Build an Adjustable-shelf Bookcase

This bookcase has two adjustable shelves. Its double … than fiberboard. Built as shown, the bookcase makes an impressive addition to your … some parts of a project, such as the bookcase face frame, after assembly. Sanding …

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Boost a Bookshelf's Style

Add a backsplash of color to a boring bookshelf . Follow the easy instructions to add a pop of personality to any room using inexpensive scrapbooking paper.

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To give bookshelves a boost, try this. Turn a plain old shelving unit into something special by adding a back splash of color with scrapbook

Family Room - Before

Crowded, cluttered and a little chaotic, hear how Stephen plans to streamline this family room.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008|More from Home & Garden
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than what you're seeing here. I like this fireplace and the built-in bookshelves on either side, but there's obviously a lot of things going on visually, and I think one of the key things to this room, we will be able to transform the space by adding color. The walls obviously gonna get painted, but the back of the built-in Bookcases , getting those to come to life with some color and some depth, and then, simplifying the collection of photographs, and details, and

Family Room - During

The makeover’s in full swing, and you won’t believe how different the room already looks.

Sun, 20 Jul 2008|More from Home & Garden
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shopper shopping at my products. Darker tone in the back of the book cases , and then there is a lighter tone on the upper part of the wall, which I'm really excited about. So, you can see how the room is warmed up. Very neutral still. Here I am, but still nice transformation out here. That black cabinet that we prime and we painted. The drawers ready to be going back on. I bought some new hardboard to give it a whole new look, so if the new piece of furniture, and it lines in nicely. The back wall a little bit lighter, and this is that darker color that coming back of book cases . So, here's an example of you buy paint and why waste the paint when you can use it for a quick makeover

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9 Beautiful Bookcase Makeovers

… showcasing in the bookcase . BEFORE: Blonde … BEFORE: This ordinary bookshelf was turned into the … make this repurposed bookshelf an appealing focal … and sides of the bookcase frame. Paint the bookshelves with a sage-green …

Bookshelves

… into the mix. Infuse bookshelves with a touch of style … details. On these bookcases , one shelf has an … s a classic use of bookcases built to surround a … using ready-made bookshelves . Fit them together … adjustable shelving? Bookshelf units can be purchased …

Create a Home Library

… to-ceiling bookshelves , natural light … freestanding bookcase serves as a partition … be sure to place bookshelves in shady spots … the living room. Bookshelves and corner spaces … designed curved bookshelf is a surprising … library situates bookcases on a raised catwalk …

19 Ideas to Steal for Your Apartment

… Rework a pair of sturdy bookshelves into an attractive … from the top of the bookshelf . Extra cabinets and … skirting tables and small bookshelves for an instant storage … extra storage: above bookcases , cabinets, and shelves … Find (or build) a bookcase that fits the wall …

A Vintage-Inspired Makeover

… space of a deep bookcase by wrapping a few … your own custom bookcases follow these simple steps. Build the bookcases . Use medium … MDF) for the bookcase structure, then … Simple purchased bookshelves provide the same …

Multiuse Dining Room Makeover

… library. A pair of bookcases flanks the fireplace … togethers. Open-back bookcases frame the wallpaper … dark-stained wooden bookcase to ground all the elements in the room. The bookcases are decorative and functional … Look: Personalize your bookshelves by using framed photographs …