DIY:: Bookcase Makeover

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I am so embarrassed to show the before picture of the bookcase. It was such a mess and so glad we finally got around to give it a makeover! I pretty much shoved everything in there so here's the before picture.



Husband putting it all together and he got a personal assistant to help him!
Cabinet Paper found at Marshals $4.99 (2 rolls)


{ ::After:: }


It is so refreshing to finally have a clean and organized bookcase. With just a pattern background or even fabric, you can transform something boring into something stylish and modern. The best part? Total cost: $2.50! Thanks for visiting!

Comments

  1. Sandy a la ModeFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    LOOOOOOOVE what you did!! can you just come over and decorate my house pleasee?!?!

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  2. With Each Passing DayFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    The bookcase is so stylish. It's amazing what you guys did and all under $2.50. So I have to ask where I can find a personal assistance as cute as yours. hehehe

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  3. RoeshelFebruary 7, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Awesome update! (Love the pictures too!)

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  4. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    it's amazing how much lighter it looks!!! so pretty!

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  5. ColeyFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    GREAT makeover! Wonderful job!

    Coley @
    whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  6. MichelleFebruary 7, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Love it! I want to do this to mine.

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  7. ChrissyFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I love it and I just might have to copy that fabulous idea! xxx

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  8. UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    How creative!! Love it!

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  9. JackiFebruary 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    amazing! That's my favorite color.

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  10. Jen @ redsolesandredwineFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I love it! I was thinking about doing this myself for the baby's room bookcase and thought of wallpaper but not cabinet paper! And i'm loving the pattern and color.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Great DIY, the bookshelf looks great afterwards. I might have to try this with mine. I'm glad to have found this blog, and will definitely follow.

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  12. AlelyFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    yay! cheers to the hubby for doing such a great job!

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  13. Life HappensFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    What a very nice makeover! Love the color and patterns.

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  14. Bravoe RunwayFebruary 7, 2012 at 11:13 PM

    Would you be interested in sending Mr. Yvonne and his personal assistant over here for some help? AWwww this is too cute :) I can't believe just $10 and some manpower could transform that bookcase!

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  15. LyFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Oh I love it!! I adore the print.

    http://www.lyzhang.com

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  16. NelahFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    A lovely makeover, i like how a simple backdrop of pattern can transform the shelve. Hey father daughter make a great makeover team.

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  17. CFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Oh man, I wish I was half a DIY-er as you and your husband! I love how you have a knack for mixing modern but yet keeping it homey. Definitely going to use your home as inspiration for when I decorate mine!

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  18. ManaFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    What a great idea to spruce up a book shelf and yes, it's so affordable too! Oh and yay for manpower! hahaha

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  19. Yvette | Classic Glam BlogFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    looks great, gal!! I lovee your design! I'm your newest follower :) Make sure to stop by my blog & stay a while! Please, follow if you like!

    Best Wishes from,
    classicglamblog.blogspot.com

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  20. stephanie thy.February 9, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    nice DIY! your assistant did a very good job :) mind if I borrow her for a few DIY's around the house? haha
    she's gorgeous!

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  21. Phoebe LimantaFebruary 9, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Oh how I wish I was as great at D.I.Ys as you guys are! It turned our great! :D

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  22. Mariel TorresFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Oh it looks fantastic! Kaylee is such a good little helper hehe ;)

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  23. sheena@sophistishe.comFebruary 27, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    I love it! I didn't know Marshalls sold cabinet paper! We have the Mom + Dad = Me frame too!

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  24. Life HappensApril 18, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    What kind of paper was that? Wrapping paper? how did you adhere it to the bookshelf?

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  25. simplyvonneApril 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    It's cabinet paper so it's sticky in the back. I found them at Marshalls, Im sure you can find them at TJ max, homegoods or even Ross.

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