Posts tagged as "bookcase"
The Twenty-Dollar Facelift
Finally, I am back to show the process of turning a dark Billy bookcase into a shiny star in the living room. Indulge me if you will, this will get longwinded… This is what we started with: So two weeks ago I decided to tackle the dark, heavy bookcase which would, in the end, help [...]
Giving Billy a Facelift
Projects, projects, projects! They seem to never stop. One of my biggest issues in our living room is this guy: He is way too dark! In my old apartment he worked, but now that we have a lighter, airier feel to the space (not yet, that is), I want something lighter! So this weekend, I [...]
Happy Birthday, Billy!
Did you know that today is Billy’s 30th birthday? No, it’s not someone I know — it’s Ikea’s billy bookcase! This fine creature: Such a simple, yet versatile bookcase has been found in almost every home. Coming in all colors and sizes, you can customize it how you want, like I did with my curtain [...]
Daily Dose: Bookcase Arrangement
My daddy would be proud if I had antlers on my bookcase shelves. Maybe I should ask him for some. Anyway, I’m loving the layout of these items, especially the ‘devil horns’ (aka rock hand) in the upper left corner.
DIY Project: Bookcase Curtains
A couple weeks ago, I did an inspiration post on bookcases, with the intention of fueling my creativity, and perhaps yours, for an upcoming project I have been scheming for awhile. This project involved purchasing a Billy bookcase, with glass doors on the bottom, and attaching fabric, in some way, to the inside to create [...]
