Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Bookcases Refreshed: A Before and After

Notice anything different about my bookcases?

Here's a look at BEFORE (don't worry, I didn't actually still have Christmas decorations up) and here's an even earlier before:

And the AFTER:

All it took was a little wrapping paper from Hobby Lobby:

A little scotch tape:

Left side before and after:

Right side before and after:

These bookcases are in our den which has pretty dim lighting and so the white paper makes a HUGE difference in the room.

Things I liked about this project:
Cost - $5.00 for the wrapping paper
Time - Took me one evening, while I was watching the Olympics and doing laundry
Effort - Super easy--just needed a little tape and my xacto knife
Commitment - Will come down easily when I get tired of it

Things I didn't like:
My birdie bookend turned invisible again (see it on the top left shelf?)
I can't decide if I should do the middle piece in between the bookcases.  I think it'll drive me crazy until I do.

I have one more little project to do and then I'm going to get back to my map wall.  I know you're all on the edge of your seats waiting for a big reveal!

Linked up at Pure Style Home, A Soft Place to Land, Today's Creative BlogMy Frugal Family, A Silly Little Sparrow

10 comments:

Angie Holden said...

Lovin that birdie paper!! Nice job!

Nancy Sabina said...

This is just what I've been wanting to do to my bookshelves, but I just couldn't make myself spend a ton of money on wallpaper. Using wrapping paper is genius! Thanks for the great idea!

Wendy said...

I love the look of paint or paper on the back of shelves. Nice job! I love the paper you picked!

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

Came by way of Pure Style....the bookcases look great! That is something I should do! How wonderful to run a bookstore! I see your list-what book lately have you enjoyed?
~Nancy

Debbiedoos said...

Looks so refreshed with the paper!! Great idea!

Design A-Peele said...

those look great! never thought to do the paper behind it!

Melissa said...

I LOVE this idea! I have been wanting to change mine, but I didn't want thing that was permanent. Get idea!

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