Bookcase Makeover
Today we just finished painting the outside of our house and you’d think I’d be sick and tired of painting, but I decided to paint my little bookcase in the family room. I have a big change coming soon to this room but more on that in a future post.
For now, I’ll just share my bookcase makeover.
Here’s the “after” …
I wanted my bookcase to have a little bit more drama than before.
Here she is before her makeover. Not bad … but not great either.
She wears a two-toned look for added dimension. The color is a custom mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paints. I used one part Graphite and one part Louis Blue. The back and insides are painted in Old White. I finished my bookcase makeover with a light coat of clear wax.
This time of year has me wanting to add a little richness to my home decor.
Giving the bookcase a makeover with gray-blue paint is one step in that direction.
My framed bee print hangs from the top. It adds an unexpected twist to the bookcase.
Colorful, vintage books fill parts of the shelves.
I have lots of vintage books. The other day our library was giving away several for free!
The top of the bookcase gets a vintage tin filled with wine corks and a Baby Boo.
You can tell by the Fetzer Crimson cork that I prefer red wines!
Hmmm. A glass of red wine would taste pretty good while sitting in this chair.
I can grab one of my vintage books to read, too.
Now that it’s all done, I have to say I like the bookcase much better now!
And speaking of books …
I love the color your ASCP mix created. Great job. Hugs.
Jennifer, it looks great. It’s a beautiful color and and I love the things you put in it. Love the bee picture too but my favorite is the tin on top. Excellent job! I would love to copy this look in my own home. Now if I only had a bookcase….
Wow, Jennifer, what a difference just framing out your bookcase in new color makes! I really like it, and I completely understand your wanting to add some richness to your home. I’m doing the same, anticipating that void in color from outside and the long winter to come. Looks great, and the styling is sharp too.
Rita
That is a really nice change, Jennifer. I like the soft blue you used for the bookshelf and the revamp provides a lot of interest. Love the old metal container and lid. Beautiful!
What a pretty blue – it reminds me of Wedgewood.
Great color Jennifer. Love the pop of blue. Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday and for the adoption process lol!
Have a great week.
Kris
Jennifer I love the bookcase redo…but I am ABSOLUTELY in love w/ that gorgeous clock!!!! 😀
Hello, Jennifer! I LOVE your bookcase. The style of it and the custom color go together perfectly. I collect old books for decor as well. The lamp shade behind the chair so super cute! I may have to make one of those myself. Have a wonderful day! ~ Jamie
Hi Jennifer, love the color of the bookcase, great mixture of colors. Love the accessories too. I don’t blame you for celebrating being finished with the outside painting. Huge undertaking
Cindy
I love the change, Jennifer…of course, anything blue draws me in!
Mary Alice
Great color! Turned out really pretty!
Your bookcase looks very stylish now with the blue and gray paint. Love the simplicity of it and all your vintage books on the shelves.
LOVE EVERYTHING! Gorgeous.
The bookshelf looks great. Nice color.
That is the cutest little bookshelf!! I love the detail & traditional feeling along with the color is FAB!!!
Paige.Rose
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I have a sweet little bookcase tucked away in the basement and I was wondering what to do with it. Thank you for the inspiration, you got my creative mojo percolating with this one. Love how you staged it too.