HOMCOM Bookcase Storage Shelf with Cushioned Reading Seat, Cube Bookshelf Organizer for Bedroom Living Room, White

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Although the birch was a little more expensive, I wasn’t comfortable embarking on a project this size using melamine – a material I have never really worked with before. A sideboard gives you plenty of space to store things and a surface to create an attractive display. Place it in the hallway, under the window or use it to unload serving dishes next to your dining table. She also painted the areas to the right and left of the window (which were currently still the color of the walls). That really made the bookshelf pop. To start, I ran three 2 x 4’s across the top of the bookshelves (in between the top front of the bookshelves and the ceiling).

Here is a picture showing the installed cabinets, as well as the seat attached with some countersunk screws. The bookshelves were looking more complete with the window seat now in. Building TheTop Shelf We originally felt like we would have no need for this room, but after staying empty for a few months, Eileen moved her office/craft room in here. I had installed crown molding in the kitchen of our previous home, so I was familiar with the procedure.

Once the foundation frames were complete, I secured them in place. I used some lag bolts to attach the rear of the frames to some wall studs. To start, I placed 2 of the bookshelf vertical end supports side by side, clamped them together tightly, and marked with a pencil where all the dados were to be cut. With the seat and cabinets in place, it was time to install the final shelf above the window and get ready for the trim work. So it definitely wasn’t perfect trim, but considering how cheap it was to make from 2 x 4s, it was worth it.

Not because of quality – but because we didn’t realize that a natural paint would hold up just as well and not expose us to any chemicals. There was a central air vent on the floor where this middle frame was going to sit, and so I had to redirect the airflow. A corner shelving unit is a great option if you want to build a home library while making maximum use of the room surface area. Some designs I saw online used a standard shelf depth (around 12”) with the seat extending out further. All that remained now was to fill all the countersunk holes with wood putty, patch and smooth any imperfections in the trim, caulk any small gaps (mostly with the crown molding and baseboard) and then apply paint where necessary. Painting The Built-In Bookshelves & Wall

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Working between the garage and the upstairs bedroom meant frequent trips up and down the stairs. Many times I would have a handful of tools to juggle. Love shelves just as much as we do?! Make these sliding storage shelves that are perfect for the garage or basement. They hold a TON! If you are wondering whether or not you have the skills to create this built-in bookshelf yourselves, definitely give our DIY instructions a thorough read.

For a flat platform to build on, it needed to sit directly on the floor plywood sheathing. I accomplished this with the help of my utility knife and a metal ruler to help guide the cuts. With a storage-and-display solution you, get the best out of both worlds. Hide the clutter inside the cabinet and display your favourite belongings in the open section. By choosing glass doors in the open section, you can place things you want to both display and protect. It could be your favourite porcelain or glasses that only are used on special occasions. Bookcases for every inch of your home

Bookcases for every inch of your home

Depending on what you want to store, consider whether you need a bookcase with doors and drawers or open shelves. After the pieces were put together to assemble the bookshelf, I set it in place using the same steps I went through for the first bookshelf (securing to the wall and to the foundation frame). The project was essentially going to be two separate built-in bookshelves (on each side of the window) with a seat connecting the two in the middle. The seat would be sitting atop some wide kitchen cabinets for extra storage. She’ll tell you that she’s awful with the sewing machine, but I don’t believe it. Look how nice it looks (below):