How to paint a bookshelf

Looking to refresh your old IKEA Billy bookcase with a new coat of paint? We’ve got the step-by-step answers you need to give it a stylish makeover below. The Ikea Billy bookcase’s laminate exterior is tricky to paint. The secret to painting successfully is to first apply a base primer coat designed for surface adhesion. […]

Learn how to paint an old bookshelf, and the best way to do it, with tips and tricks from the experts at Benjamin Moore.

An impromptu room makeover and sharing how we painted our ugly beastly bookshelf. Over the weekend, I completely redid our piano room. After sharing the process on my Instagram, I was flooded with questions on how we painted the bookshelf so I decided to write a blog post so I could just easily direct everyone

Once I decided to build a Pottery Barn knock-off desk for my husband, I knew the desk would be lonely without a pair of classic bookshelves. Its hard to find good bookshelves people, especially tall ones. When you look online, you find a sea of particle board and bad laminate. Luckily, once upon a time (like... the 90's) you could easily find solid wood bookshelves. The best news is, since "they" decided oak is ugly, you can pick up a pair of these babies for peanuts on Craigslist. After a…

How to paint a bookcase white and add a whimsical stencil in multiple Country Chic Paint colors for a fun and unique furniture idea.

Laminate furniture is a great, budget-friendly way to add accent furniture to your home. Laminate coffee tables, end tables, and even bookcases can be purchased to reduce your furniture cost. One drawback, though, is it might be difficult to change the appearance of these pieces due to their non-porous surfaces. The good news is it […]

Find the perfect paint color for your bookcase makeover with these DIY bookshelf painting ideas – we have 21 unique designs for you!

Beyond their obvious main purpose, books can be a terrific decorating tool, only made better by great shelving. Below, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best bookcase makeovers we’ve seen on Apartment Therapy, from painted Facebook Marketplace finds to newly-crafted built-ins and more. Scroll through these bookshelf refreshes and get inspired to upgrade your reading nook.

How to refinish a bookshelf or any wood furniture with latex paint | furniture makeover | refinishing | painting a bookcase

Try these easy DIY bookshelf makeovers to update an old, ugly bookcase or modernize a builtin. Find ideas for painting bookshelves, learn how to cover the back and see how to add some custom details that will make your bookcases look custom made. #fromhousetohome #diy #home #decor #diydecorating #furniture