Bonus room bookcases

The alternate title for this post could have been 'Building Another Bookcase', but where's the fun in that? Let's start with the finished product and get it out of the way. When we first added the second floor, I was totally all about a long row of pretty, white pickets and a monstrously beautiful newel post at the top of the stairs. But then a couple things popped into my brains: 1. I have a pretty good fear of heights and I just didn't like seeing the drop all the way down to the first…

It's been over 3 years since we moved into our home and I can remember when we were building, our home office wasn't a priority when it came to upgrades. For the price our builder asked, I just felt like it was something we could wait on and do later and spend much less money doing so. Fast forward 3 years, we FINALLY made it a priority- and I'm SO HAPPY we did! It's funny how horrible you realize a space looks once you invest the time (& money) into making it how you want it. The office is…

It’s a rewarding feeling when long-term visions for a home come to life. After all, ideas for transforming a space can sometimes form as early as the first walk-through. For instance, homeowner and blogger Emily Welch’s vision for her attic space was a long time coming: “Ever since I saw this space, I knew I wanted to put in bookshelves,” Emily (@emilywelchstyle) says.

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It's amazing what a little carpentry can accomplish. I am certainly not implying custom built-ins to be a DIY project, but more a quick update to a tired space without a full blown and costly renovation. Custom built-ins provide a stylish solution for display and storage needs without adding visual bulk to the room, not to mention demolition dust. So next time you feel your room closing in on you, don't blame your walls - look to them for inspiration, the results can be dramatic. BEFORE…

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This post has some great bonus room ideas to help you organize your bonus and make it functional! They helped me get my bonus room looking good!