Granted we all need bookcases in our lives, but do we need unsightly ones? Negative. If you're not in a position to buy brand new furniture right now, refinishing a bookcase that you've thrifted – or ...

With perfectly styled #shelfies taking over Instagram, it's never been a better time to give your lackluster bookcase a glamorous makeover in trendy, versatile lilac. The soothing hue is excellent for ...

– One 4 x 4 grid Ikea Expedit bookshelf (find some inexpensive options here on craigslist) – 2 sheets of 1/2″ thick plywood cut to 38″ wide x 60″ long (technically you could use one large sheet of ...