Painted Built In Bookcases

Our built in like all the trim in our house and even the bathroom walls was originally painted with oil based paint and we decided to paint over that with latex based paint.

Painted built in bookcases. But with some determination hard work and the right tools you can get professional results on a diy budget. In order to make this work we needed to prepare the surface of the old oil based paint to ensure that the latex based paint would adhere properly and not peel off later because oil and water don t play well together. Using the right paint is key. Painting built in storage to match the wall color can give the space a cohesive and intimate feel.

This wall is one of the few that survived the great kitchen living dining room remodel of 2012. See more ideas about home painted bookshelves family room. 5 rooms that prove black built in bookcases are the next big thing. Nov 22 2016 sometimes in order to truly transform a room you have to go bold and jet black.

Large bookcases are often cluttered with too many books and decorative items. According to interior designer marisa smith when painting a large built in bookcase choose a color that s compatible with the walls rather than painting it the white of the woodwork this will allow the bookcase to blend in with the room instead of standing out and overpowering the space. Painting built in bookshelves. Jan 17 2017 explore ginger hoffman s board painted bookshelves on pinterest.

Painting built ins is not the same as painting the free furniture pieces you buy at the thrift store or find on the side of the road. I have painted a lot of rooms several piece of furniture but even so that doesn t make me an expert. Crown molding that continues along the wall connects the bookcases as does painting the built ins moldings and walls the same deep blue hue. By lauren smith mcdonough.

Sure at first they were super ugly. See more ideas about painted bookshelves painting bookcase bookshelves. It may also help to practice on a smaller piece before you tackle larger areas. I am so glad my sister was brave enough.

For the living room of a los angeles home design firm commune painted the walls and bookshelves. Designer ashley whittaker extended the everything in its place shipshape feel of the room with library style case mounted lights. This is the story of a humble pair of built in bookshelves with very blah fireplace stuck in between. Planning for such lighting ahead of building is crucial in order to safely run wiring behind the woodwork.