I'm in the midst of changing my boys room decor. I'm a little bored of the blue & brown combo I had going on. Plus the look was more for when they were babies. It was meant for cribs and change tables and rocking chairs. All baby.
But my boys are 2 now. They're in their toddler beds and since plans have changed to separate them into two rooms, they'll be bunking together for a few more years.So they needed an update. They needed color!
And it starts with a bookshelf. One to hold toys and books and boy stuff.
Here's what I had on hand:
A cheap Ikea bookshelf.
The flimsy plastic backing was torn off.. making the shelves start to come apart.
After a few coats of melamine white paint...
And some new sturdy backing.. painted bright orange!
We were set! A brand new bookshelf for the boys room.
With color!
I love it!! I have been wanting a two tone bookshelf for soo long.
Here's the final look:
Stay tuned for more bedroom updates. Be sure to check back next week.
Have a thrilling Thursday!!
38 comments:
I love that! The pop of color is just enough orange! =)
-Shara @ PalmettosandPigtails
Love!! SO much!! The orange is amazing! Great job with the shelf makeover!!
Katie @ Little Becky Homecky
Pretty! I am loving the orange. It really gives it a pop of color. :)
Oh YES! Now that is fun!!!
--Katie
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love the color! I need to do this with our book shelf...thanks for the inspiration!
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Talk about a transformation!!! Kudos on such a great job. I love it!
M.L.
This turned out great. I love the orange color!
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Great transformation Vixen! I LOVE the bright orange - so cheery!
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Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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I love it! I have that exact same shelf. I am totally going to do the same thing. Thanks for the idea.
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/
Love it!! There is something about white and orange that makes me smile! Great job!
I LOVE this!! It add so much to the shelf! So cute!! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
Jill
I LOVE this!! I'd love if you come link up at my first ever Tuesday Tutorial at Our Thrifty Ideas
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@palmettosandpigtails.com I agree! Thank you!
@Katie J. Thank you, Katie!
@Emily So glad you liked it! Thanks!
@Katie Goldsworthy Thank you!!
@It's All Connected I`m glad you think so!! Thanks!!
@Lorissa Kearbey Have fun with yours!!
@M.L. @ The House of Whimsy Thank you!!
@Sarah Thank you for the invite!!
@Jill I`m so happy with it! Thanks!!
@Rachel Awesome! Have fun!!
@Lori@thestonybrookhouse Thank you, Lori!
@Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor Agreed!! Thank you!
@Vanessa Barker Thanks, Vanessa!!
I am in love with this!! I am doing this to my book shelf. Thanks for the idea:>
What a great job!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! I hope you are having a great week!
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Just love the orange- great idea! Thank you so much for sharing this with us on Natural Mothers Network's Seasonal Celebration and best wishes for a very Happy Easter!
Warmly, Rebecca x
LOVE the pop of color that the orange adds! It really makes the bookcase look custom. You're being featured. The post should be up soon. :)
@Danielle Thanks! have fun!!
@Carrie Thank you, Carrie!
@Natural Mothers Network Thanks so much, Rebecca!
@Serendipity and Spice Thanks again for the feature!
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nice idea.. thanks for sharing.
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