Painting built in bookcase

A detailed tutorial on how to paint built-in bookshelves. Find out how to paint the built ins in a way that will last for years to come.

Afraid to paint built ins? No more! This built in bookcase makeover proves -yet again- that paint is an affordable option that really makes a statement.

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Give your shelves some color for a whole new look. Here are 10 examples, from subtle to bold, and some styling tips to try

You've already seen glimpses of these built-ins, but I'd like to go back periodically and show you some before and afters of a few projects that I've done prior to starting this blog. See the tall section completely covered by doors? When we bought the house the section in the middle was just a big opening for the television. I can't stand trying to make it look "pretty" around a tv, so we had some doors made to match the ones that were already there to conceal the tv. It's such a cleaner…

Transform your dated shelves with black paint. Our "Black Paint Magic Makeover in the Kitchen" turned into quite the magical transformation!

Adding a fresh coat of paint to almost anything can revamp it and give it a new look, so why not paint the back of your bookcase? But how do you choose what color to paint it? Well, we have researched the answer for you and have some tips and suggestions about how to choose […]

Revamp your space: Modernize old built-ins and shelves effortlessly.

Let's look back at the most-loved photos of 2021! We're sharing the spaces you loved most this year, both old and new.

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.