"We independently select these products-if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Beyond their obvious main purpose, books can be a terrific decorating tool, only made better by great shelving. Below, we've rounded up 14 of the best bookcase makeovers we've seen on Apartment Therapy, from painted Facebook Marketplace finds to newly-crafted built-ins and more. Scroll through these bookshelf refreshes and get inspired to upgrade your reading nook."
"1. A Free Facebook Marketplace Shelf Became a Stylish Centerpiece 2. Stylish DIY Bookshelves Made This Living Room Extra Dreamy 3. This Living Room Addition Is a Bookworm's Dream 4. A Blah Bookshelf Got a Big Dose of Happy 5. A Bland Bookshelf Nabbed a Colorful New Look 6. These Built-in Bookshelves Got a DIY Hack and Style Upgrade 7. These Bookshelves Received a Thrifty and Whimsical Makeover"
"At first, Ashley Poskin just wanted to alter the spacing between the shelves of her her fireside built-ins. "But... then I got to thinking and scheming and ended up on Pinterest and started obsessing over this one particular bookshelf that Emily Henderson styled and I was a goner," she wrote on AT. With the help of a friend, Poskin devised a version of the shelf's diagonal inserts."
Books serve as both functional items and decorative elements that benefit from thoughtful shelving and styling. A wide range of makeover approaches can refresh book displays, including painted thrifted pieces, custom-built built-ins, and modified IKEA units. Simple DIY changes such as altering shelf spacing, adding diagonal inserts, and applying epoxy finishes produce noticeable visual impact. Budget-friendly projects can cost less than $100 and often involve thrifted finds, paint, or small hardware updates. Tailored styling and lightening of bookcases make them suitable for specific rooms, including living rooms and children's spaces.
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