Hello everyone!! A couple of weeks ago I gave you a sneak peek at my new Target bookshelf hack. Today I am going to show you how easy it was, so you can make one too!
First things first you need to pick up the small Room Essentials 3-Shelf Bookcase. In my area it was around $17 I believe.
Since we are always knee deep in some sort of project I was able to find all of the wood piece for this hack in our wood pile.
In case you need to go pick these up here are the measurements. The side pieces are inch wide and run the entire height of the bookcase. The top and bottom pieces, are 2 inches tall and 23 7/8 inches long. Your measurement might vary slightly depending on your wood piece widths.
Once everything was measured and cut I used some wood glue and clamps to secure the new wood pieces to the bookshelf.
I was planning on leaving the wood as is, but, after I had it on I ended up staining it driftwood by rustoleum. It is a very light colored, almost white washed look.
For the back of the bookshelf, I used some frog tape to mark out some arrows. I used the same sized width tape throughout the entire piece but toward the bottom I gradually spaced out the tape more and more. I didn’t use any math to space them out a specific distance, I just eye balled it.
I took the backing outside and spray painted it. I used Rustoleum Champagne Mist color. It is a pretty color! Once the backing was dry, I used nails to secure it to the back of the bookshelf and it was done! I have to say that I am very pleased with the way that this turned out!!
Hawthorne & Main is all about finding your style for your space! It should be a reflection of you! 
LOVE this! You are brilliant! I’m looking at all my bookcases differently now. 🙂
Happy, happy day friend!
karianne
Glad you like it! For the record, this idea came to me as a result of a conversation we had! haha. Thanks for always being an inspiration to me!
This turned out so great!! I love that color!
Looks great! Adding a little color and pattern to the back of the bookshelf takes it to the next level. Great styling on the acessories too.
Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty link party
Thanks so much Alayna! It really looks like a nicer book shelf now! I like the accent color that I added to the back. Love your party!
This looks great! It looks so much classier now! you took this boring little bookcase to a whole new level! Well done!
I hope you have a great week!
Smiles!
Terry
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So so so cute! Great work and very stylish. I love it.
This is gorgeous! I love the design on the back. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.
The bookshelf turned out beautifully. I LOVE the champagne mist color. I’m going to try to find it. Very nick hack.
Shonee!
This is so cute. I love how it turned out, and I am loving the price of those bookshelves. Knowing we have due dates close to each other, you are making me feel totally lazy and incompetent haha
Much Love,
Erica- Designing Vibes
Thanks Erica! I love that shelf. I am being pretty lazy too. Don’t be too hard on yourself! xox