I’m delivering on my promise to show you this room by the end of the week. I’m calling it the “Whatever Room” because it has no purpose other than storing books but I wouldn’t exactly call it a library.
{Before}
It’s not exactly perfect, but it’s good enough for now.
*I built the bookshelves out of MDF and used pine for the face frame and doors.
*I painted the bookshelves and trim the same colors as the trim and cabinets in the rest of the house and you can find that info on my FAQ’s Page.
Maddie is going to be dragging up all the Halloween boxes first thing in the morning on Oct.1. She is a little Halloween obsessed and can hardly wait to decorate so next time you see this room it will be all Spookified!
Jen D says
Can we talk about the decision to paint the trim white? That's where I'm struggling.
Sue says
This is amazing; how did you learn to do this stuff?Sue @ Beach Bungalowxo
Michaela says
This is fantastic!! Talk about a huge transformation! It's so beautiful! And functional, too (:
gena says
WOWZERS ! You never cease to amaze me – what a job !!!!!!thanks for sharing,genawww.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com
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offtoworkigo says
It's beautiful. And it's a "Swiss Army Room".
Robyn says
Are you going to post any tutorial on the arches? I love love them. I may have to borrow this idea for boring bookcases I have in my family room 😉
Corner House says
I love these (and every thing else you do). Such awesome work. I love the b board and the arches. Can come help me build some in my library/office/study/den room? 🙂
Dinglefest says
Love it! I just found you via Tatertos & Jello, and you inspire me.
Katie says
OK, so I just showed this to my husband "mr woodworker" and said… he has no excuses now, and he instantly admitted "this lady is better than me. WAY better than me! Great job! I am wanting something similar for our living room except with a tv cut out! GREAT JOB as always!!!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Beautiful!!!! Definitely a library, in my opinion. 😉 A great way to fill that wall. Thanks for linking up with me. 🙂
Madigan at madiganmade says
Wow. I would consider that a library! Just amazing!
Amy says
Amazing is the only word I can think of. I wish I had all your mad skills!
Amy@Crafty Spice says
Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Gorgeous library! Very impressive!
Booyah's Momma says
Another fabulous room, my lady! And it's funny… I always think of you first and foremost as a handywoman, but your decorating style is equally as impressive. I guess I forget that you have an interior design background…
Anonymous says
NICE !
Lynn from For Love or Funny says
You are my HERO! Those bookcases are awesome! You go, girl!
Lulu says
That is so gorgeous… And the value you added to your house I'm sure with that $500 is HUGE. 🙂
Julie says
WOW! That is beautiful 🙂 I filed this into my inspiration folder. I was just telling my husband the other day how much I would love to build bookcases in our bedroom. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these!! Thank you for the eye candy!!
Nancy says
Sandra, seriously, you never cease to amaze me! I love your room, and style, so beautiful!
Sandra says
Good question Morgane. I always forget some detail or other. 🙂 I estimate it cost me around $500. The hardware (hinges and knobs) were about $100 and I probably spent $300 to $400 on the MDF, Beadboard (for the backs) and pine for face frames.
Krista@thegatheringplacedesign says
Wow. Beautiful! I wish I had your mad skills. 🙂
Morgane @ Bear,Dolly and Moi says
I am going to repeat myself and the others, you are good! I really the library feel. I am a book crazy myself, so I understand the need!It looks like you also change the floor, it adds to the library feel.How much would you estimate it cost you to build something like that, just for wood, screws, supplies in general? (of course not including your time!)I got sticker shock this other day when I went to buy some wood….
Chantelle - ThousandSquareFeet says
Another beauty!
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
Love this room, great idea to build the bookcases, their beautiful!
Katie says
Good job girl!!
S Club Mama says
What a fantastic space! It's definitely a library…all you need is a newspaper or magazine rack 😀