Since my last post was about IKEA I felt it would be a good time to show you a makeover I did on another IKEA purchase recently-the ever popular Billy Bookcase.
My husband and I bought this bookcase shortly after we were married. It has through the years been in our living room, dining room, and the boy's playroom. It's very sturdy-the sides, top and bottom are solid wood and the back is a thin sheet of pressed wood.
With the upcoming move I have decided to nix the playroom in favor of a family room. I don't want a lot of toys in the room-just games, puzzles, a tv, and I am hoping to homeschool for the most part in this room as well. That being said I wanted to give our bookcase a little makeover before the move.
My first step was to spray paint the entire bookcase black. For this I chose Rustoleum Universal in Satin Black because it is a paint and primer all in one. It took me about three and a half cans to spray the entire bookcase. I originally bout three and tried to use another Krylon spray paint to finish it off but as you can see the primer in the Rustoleum made a huge difference and it was off to Lowes for a fourth can!
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| Krylon on the left, Rustoleum on the right |
After the bookcase was painted my husband took off the back panel for me. I bought this great fabric super cheap on eBay a few weeks ago. It is called Sultana by Iman.
I used a staple gun to attach the fabric to the back of the bookcase. Because the piece I had was 56" by 56" and my bookcase back was 30" by 72" I had to piece together the bottom. I hid the piecing behind the shelf line. (I also had just enough fabric left to save for a coordinating pillow!)
After the back was covered we nailed it back on and our transformation was complete! (Please excuse it's location on the porch-the house is half-packed!) I can't wait to see it in the family room once we move!
Geri O says
Wow I love this bookcase. I love anything black and white and this looks great. I'm your newest follower. I hope you will check out my blog and follow me back. https://sister-number-5.blogspot.com
Susanne says
I saw your project on Thrifty 101, It looks great. I might just give this a try with an old bookcase in our home office.
Susanne
https://asusiehomemaker.blogspot.com/
InMyOwnStyle says
Hi Melissa -
I just linked my post up at Addicted 2 Decorating and saw your Billy. OMGosh my I did one, too - with similar fabric - mine is a sheet. We have the same taste 🙂 - Yours looks great in blaok.
Happy to have found your blog. I hope you have a great weekend.
My best- Diane
Lori says
I'm gonna have to get one of those Billy bookcases...what a transformation! I really like that you used fabric..very nice. I'm glad I found your blog via Fingerprints on the Fridge. I'm now your newest follower. I would love if you stopped by, Lori
[email protected] House says
What a great makeover. I love the fabric on the back.
Melissa says
What a great makeover Melissa! Thanks so much for linking up!
Anna says
Great makeover! Thank you for sharing at the Weekend Warrior link party.
Anna
http://www.askannamoseley.com
Megan says
I love that it's such a simple idea, but makes it POP. It looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says
Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun & Crafty link party going on now and would love for you to share this! https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/04/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_12.html?m=1
Jen Lossing says
I love this. Ikea furniture always looks so generic to me, you made it look very chic! Great job!
Six Sisters says
Cute makeover!! We're so glad that you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." We hope you'll be back soon. -The Sisters
Michelle says
LOVE THIS! Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday, you've been featured! Stop on by and grab an "I was featured" button. Hope to see you again this week!
Michelle
http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
Katie says
I've been thinking about how to jazz up my living room bookcases, but didn't know if I just wanted to paint them. I love this fabric alternative, then I don't have to commit so much to one look or color. Great job!
Amber's Snippets of Design says
Hi Melissa!
Great job on the bookshelf...It looks great, I love it!
amber
{snippets of design}
[email protected] says
Wow! That looks great! You have just inspired me to give my bookcase a make-over 🙂
Kayla says
Wow! I love your version too! And I adore that fabric! Looks great!
Allison @ House of Hepworths says
Wow, great job! I love the fabric so much. I hate Krylon! I will only use Rustoleum.
mlg says
I did that last year w/ IKEA shelves that were open in the back. We used board cut to size, and stapled the fabric to the boards. I love that you can change the fabric too 🙂 mine is b/w also 🙂 Here is mine if you want to peek -
https://mygratitudeattitudes.blogspot.com/2012/04/my-great-room-with-little-chevron.html
twelve-O-eight says
Beautiful makeover, I love it! Here via HOH, and now following you. Would love for you to visit me and follow back too 🙂
https://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/
Tanya 🙂