I'm not sure whether Melissa, from The Inspired Room is my best friend or worst enemy.
You see, I don't blame myself for my faults, I prefer to blame the person who makes me admit they exist.Well, here we go, the REINVENTED bookshelf. I had a hard time getting good pictures (anyone want to give me FREE photography lessons?), so I hope you can see what I did.
Here's the BEFORE again. I have to remind you how BAD it was.
And here's the AFTER.
Not bad, for a cheap addition to my naked wall. First I reinforced the shelves that were loose. Then attached decorative trim to the front edges of each shelf. I painted the whole thing with semi-gloss black spray paint, and added "feet." You'll never guess what the feet are. I priced some nice "bun feet" at Home Depot and they were over $8.00 a piece. So my husband cut some 3 inch diamter PVC pipe in to 2 inch pieces, I painted them black and VOILA! I'm sure that furniture makers would be APPALLED, and you may be too, but I just couldn't justify $32 for "feet." I don't spend that much for a pedicure on my OWN feet!
Here's a close-up of the trim. I {heart} it.
I'm excited to have a new place to accessorize, by shopping the house, of course. And maybe the Goodwill.
You know, after getting this all off my chest, I think I've forgiven Melissa!
Now head over to the Inspired Room and check out all of the finished projects!
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Love the trim you added to your shelves. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, feet and all. Great idea to make feet on a budget! The trim is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI failed. We're so wrapped up in this living room project, I didn't get my sewing done. But I've painted tons of moulding and 4 pieces of furniture this week. Does that count?!
~Michelle
It looks great! I think I might try to paint my old entertainment center black and add some trim.
ReplyDeleteWhat would we do without paint?! Great job Kim!
ReplyDeleteNot one bit appalled...that's a clever solution and it looks great! I love the black bookcase...I have one and I love it, too. I also really like the addition of the trim...super job!
ReplyDeleteThe trim was a great idea. It really gives it that little sumpin', sumpin'. I personally think that the PVC feet were brilliant. I'll keep that in mind for future reference.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative- trim-pvc, who would of thought!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing- it looks great
This looks WONDERFUL! I love the idea of PVC pipe. I'm such a loser, I'm still not finished with my project. And it's raining. Again.
ReplyDeleteClever idea for the feet! It looks really good!
ReplyDeleteManuela
It looks great! Love the pvc feet - that's a great idea.
ReplyDeletePS - Would it make you feel better to know that it's 10:30 AM and I still need to slap a 2nd coat on half of my project? Just waiting for naptime. :-)
this looks great...wow! Is there anyway to get a close up of the feet? thats interesting?
ReplyDeleteYour shelf looks great. Love the trim.
ReplyDeleteOK. How did you get the PVC pipe to stay on for feet? Isn't it hollow??
Blessings,
Barbara Jean
Looks great! Awesome idea on the feet!
ReplyDeleteThat trim is awesome. Good question that Barbara Jean had above! How did you get the PVC to stay on as feet... or did you just sit it on them? Hot glue? LOL! That sounds like something I would try.
ReplyDeleteLooks great. The trim looks like some I used on a project years ago.
ReplyDeleteGlenda
That looks great! I can't believe the transformation!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
as always, what you've done looks wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing transformation!!!love it, great job...
ReplyDeleteSilvia.
I think you must work well under pressure. LOVE the trim...great makeover! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great job done!
ReplyDeleteYour effort is most important thing. Without it, your shelve won't like that.
A nice transformation...
Kimm, the book shelf looks great, "reinvented" if you will! And I love that cute trim you added...perfect.
ReplyDelete~Amanda
I love it! What a great idea to add trim, it makes a huge difference. And I think the PVC pipe idea is genius! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job. You did a great job using a budget and making it look great. Furniture makers-blah. : ) Love the "feet" and trim.
ReplyDeletehi again Kimm! you've been tagged check out my latest post for the meme :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the trim, love the feet, (love that you didn't spend $32 for feet) and I think it looks fantastic. Please be sure to post another pic once you have made your goodwill run.
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This is a great make-over!! Love the trim you added & the feet!! Very smart! I just finished my project today too. Please be sure to show us pictures once it is all decorated Love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks Awesome!!I just finished mine up today as well about 4 am, lol...Yours looks Wonderful Great Job and Thanks for Sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour bookshelf looks great! What a great idea to add trim! I just may have to add that to my honey do list for hubby!
ReplyDeleteseriously I need an ounce of your energy! looks wonderful and the trim perfect finishing touch! and your pics, are just perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks great. I love your thrifty nature. You are very inspiring:)
ReplyDeleteWow. That's quite a transformation! Love your feet, too. I think that's awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe trim totally makes the shelf, great idea!
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh while reading your post. I feel the same way about spending more for furniture feet that what I would spend on my own. Too funny! And I love how you blame someone. Sounds good to me. The shelves turned out great. I like the trim & the color.
ReplyDeleteI love it !! It's just perfect !! I would never have thought of reinforcing shelves, adding trim or feet !! WOW ! I learn so much every time I visit you blog !! You Rock !!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Very clever solution for the feet! Love the trim too.
ReplyDeletePaint is our friend!
ReplyDeleteI painted a desk black for the Procrastination Project. I also have a white bookshelf like yours and I love how yours looks! The trim really makes a difference! How are the PVC feet attached? glue? Nice job!
ReplyDelete~Nancy
Love it! The trim is what makes the whole thing!!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job, and it sure helps to have a handy and creative husband, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
~Kim
Looks great. The trim really makes it pop.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, the trim really is amazing! Great job. I think we are now BFF. :-) I hope so. :-)
ReplyDeleteAn award for you on my blog!
ReplyDeleteAmy
Just left you an award.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I got an email from freecycle. They are promoting the "put it on the curb" day where you set out something on curb that is still has life to it. The hope is that someone will come by and take it home rather than it go into the landfill. May 16 is the first day but if we pass the word around it maybe come a regular event.
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, Kimm! What a great transformation. I wouldn't expect anything less from you. I think you did an amazing job with getting thrifty with the "feet". Sadly enough I probably would have spend the $32 because I wouldn't know any better!!
ReplyDeleteKudos to you on finding an affordable alternative! ^_^
ReplyDeleteLove your blog.
Anna
at All Things Creative