Bookcase Black Built In Paint Built In

Some folks think they are black but they are in fact dark brown.

Bookcase black built in paint built in. Perhaps you ve heard of the phrase slap a bit of paint on it and it will look brand new there s something to that phrase. How to paint built in shelves cabinets in a living room. I was into the cozy cabin look and i had painted the mantle and built in shelves a dark molasses just like i have painted the moldings and doors on this entire floor the same color. Don t be afraid to paint.

And the lower shelf areas and drawers weren t. The staircase is done in that color as well and if you are interested. Take your old bookcase and drawer for example. Built in bookcase makeover.

For the living room of a los angeles home design firm commune painted the walls and bookshelves. Stripped and painted with the satin enamel paint and 3 years later despite abuse from my 2 sons and 1 1 2 year old grandson is still in perfect shape. While damaged items certainly need a little bit more help by and large something that has become dull or boring in aesthetic can sometimes be rejuvenated with a simple dose of new paint. I still love the doors and moldings that color and plan to keep it that way.

It s no secret that paint can transform any piece of furniture and this built in bookcase makeover proves yet again that paint is an affordable option that really makes a statement. Adding black built in bookcases not only created additional storage which was much needed but it also helped draw attention to the once forgotten space and it s new purpose as a stylish. Large bookcases are often cluttered with too many books and decorative items. It s not a shiny paint like you d think satin would be.

Painting built in storage to match the wall color can give the space a cohesive and intimate feel. It s a little hard to see in the photo above but the color of the bookcase was markedly different from the nicer brighter white of the ceiling and some of the trim. But we kept going our next step was to start painting the built in. Thank you to my friends at general finishes for providing the paint for this project.

I painted it in black usually a hard color to get an even sheen with but that wasn t the case with the satin enamel. It has a soft glow to it. We weren t too fond of the existing paint color which was kind of a dull dingy almond shade of white.