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  • diy nursery bookshelves post
    ByRachel Bowyer 25 September 202331 March 2024

    Want to makeover a DIY nursery bookshelf suitable for a children’s room? Here’s how to upgrade an old bookshelf into an adorable woodland-themed piece of furniture. These shelves were free from Freecycle. But you can get similar basic shelves for…

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  • DIY WOOD FLOATING SHELVES
    ByRachel Bowyer 24 July 202321 October 2023

    These floating shelves are rustic, charming and add character to a plain space. I increased the usefulness of the scrap wood by combining two which allows for larger items to be stored on them. It’s an easy project to take…

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  • chalk painted bookshelf
    ByRachel Bowyer 26 March 202329 March 2023

    Looking for inspiring furniture makeovers? Here’s a chalk paint furniture before and after. Plus how to achieve this beautiful new look. Painting furniture pieces doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes despite my best efforts, I have to reevaluate. This…

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  • wooden crate bookshelf
    ByRachel Bowyer 20 March 202330 March 2023

    Like the rustic look of wood crates as a bookshelf? Here are two ways to make an easy DIY wood crate bookshelf. Crate shelves are a great option for a rustic look. In this first makeover, I added a floral…

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  • Finished bookshelf
    ByRachel Bowyer 6 March 202310 March 2024

    Have an old bookcase in need of a makeover? Here’s how to give it a new life in a nature-inspired transformation. Plain solid wood bookshelves can be beautiful when the condition is perfect. But once there’s wear and tear, a…

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  • 5 ways to paint a bookshelf
    ByRachel Bowyer 4 August 202231 August 2023

    Have a bookshelf and want to see how it will look in different styles? Here’s some inspiration for 5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf. I love a good upcycled bookcase makeover. They’re often affordable to pick up, a simple…

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  • Painted furniture not selling
    ByRachel Bowyer 23 June 202210 March 2024

    Is your painted furniture not selling? Here are a few ways to solve the problem. I’m talking about something you might think is embarrassing to admit and that is when a piece of furniture doesn’t sell. But I want to…

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  • How to Make Over a Bookshelf for a Tween Bedroom
    ByRachel Bowyer 12 May 20228 March 2024

    Doing a makeover on a bookshelf for a tween bedroom? The skill is in designing it for a child while it lasts them for years to come. A tween is the years before becoming a teenager. A child of about…

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  • The best way to paint pine bookshelves
    ByRachel Bowyer 16 November 20219 July 2023

    It can be so easy to give a new look to a bookshelf. This makeover explains the best way to paint pine bookshelves. Bookshelves are great sellers for me. They’re also a good starting piece for a new upcycler as…

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  • Finished piece in Navy and Cappuccino
    ByRachel Bowyer 21 May 20211 January 2024

    Want to transform a free bookshelf from shabby chic (or just shabby) to classic and clean? Here’s how with a navy blue makeover. I got this solid pine bookshelf for free. Bargain. Although sometimes a piece that has already been…

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