Bookshelves painting ideas

We decided to spruce up our old #ikea walnut brown bookshelf ! A coat of paint and polish - here we are . The colours are pine forest and burnt almond from #behr ! #ikeahacks #booklovers

Have a bookshelf and want to see how it will look in different styles? Here’s some inspiration for 5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf.

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.

This 8' tall bookcase was custom-built in our shop in Charlotte, NC. It features stained planks on the back, adjustable shelves with a subtle beaded face, flat-panel sides and a five-step hand-painted finish. While this piece is sturdy and built to last - it is designed to come apart easily which makes it much easier to move, if necessary.

Rachel 🍑 ||Artist|| on Instagram: “LITERALLY CANT GET OVER HER 🥺❤️ My take on @ktscanvases infamous bookshelf ✨ This one brings back all those memories from high school…”

Shelf for my daughters room - hand painted

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 […]

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

My parents gave me these two nice solid wood bookshelves. They fit perfectly in this little hallway off our Family Room between the Master Bedroom and the Laundry Room. You can get a better idea of where they are in the house from this photo I posted while painting the Family Room. Do you see […]

Made in 2020 with acrylic paint. Refurbished kid’s bookshelf.

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

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Looking for an easy way to update IKEA furniture? Here we discuss how easy it is to paint IKEA furniture and answer all the important questions. Read here.