Another curbside rescue! This bookshelf makeover was made possible by a wonderful person who put a bunch of things out on the curb destined for the landfill. So glad I got there first. I can’t get enough of great curbside finds. I just wish I could find them more often. (Greedy much???) Curbside finds are few and far between around here. There is nothing better than coming across a piece of “cast-away” furniture on the side of the road and taking it home to make it into something amazing. This bookshelf makeover was my latest project.
I found this bookshelf while I was shopping at a nearby town-wide yard sale. With these small town-wide sales, a lot of people don’t want to have a full-blown yard sale so they just put things out on the curb. IT IS THE BEST THING EVER!
This bookshelf was one of those FREE curbside sales.
Sure, it didn’t have tons of character, but it had loads of potential so I stopped my van right away and picked it up.
It was just in need of a little TLC.
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Supplies Used In This Bookshelf Makeover:
Paint
Paint Brush
I knew I wanted to paint this little guy and add something to the back.
I pictured it in a boy’s room full of books and little knick-knacks that boys love to collect.
The map tissue paper from Hazel & Ruby is the perfect back drop for a bookshelf in a boy’s room.
I painted the bookshelf in a mint color called “Cosmopolitan” from Velvet Finishes.
Now that it is painted, you can really see the detail on the top corners.
To add the map paper, I removed the back panel, used spray adhesive to lay the map paper on and then screwed the panel back on. Easy peasy.
I love the paper on this bookshelf. It is so fitting!
I filled the bookshelf with other treasures I found at the yard sales that day.
I have had so much fun searching for things to use in pictures. The lamp and vintage lantern were some of my favorite finds that day.
This bookshelf has come a long way from the side of the road. It was a great candidate for a makeover and now it looks like a brand new piece!
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Love it Lindsay, the color, the map, the styling!
Thank you Marie!
Great makeover! Love the color and the map paper on the back.
Thanks Sherry!
I love it! Good job! Thank you for sharing on Idea Box!
Thank you Cyndee!
Very cute! I love maps too! Isn’t finding free stuff great! Thanks for sharing!
Love finding freebies to rescue! Thanks!
Lindsay, I applaud your creativity. You transformed that poor bookshelf that anyone — boy or girl — would love to have. I enjoyed studying maps as a child and I’ve turned into an excellent navigator. Great job. I saw your link at DIY Vintage Chic’s party.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Have a great day!
nice job rethinking
Does anybody know what that corner accent detail is called? I am looking to add one to my bookshelf makeover. Thank you!
I think you can get those in the home improvement store. I am drawing a blank with what they are called. I would take a photo of this in and they should be able to tell you.