Not only does the diy piece look great, but it has a quite. Transform the boring bookcase or armoire that has been hiding in your basement for years into a fresh find perfect for any room of your house. The clean cuts in the marble make it look very neat, a very clean and elegant design. Computer wires are plugged into a power strip thats attached to the wall beneath the desktop. You know i love shelving, and lately youve seen us turn a dresser and sad old wardrobe into an awesome builtin closet, so you should also know i love making old things new again. Thanks to diyers, who turn even a broken or old piano into a useful item to accessorise your interior and exterior. A bookshelf just equals a bit of upright storage, so when you turn it on its side and add some legs you get a great table. When i saw how our guest turned this gorgeous antique trunk into a bookshelf, i couldnt wait to share it with you. Have an old dresser and want to turn it into something. The only power tools i have is a drill motor and a palm sander.
You can keep one or two of the drawers, or remove all of the drawers to create more shelves depending on your need. Mike turns the expedit bookshelf into a standing bar unit. Feb 18, 2017 ikea hack transform bookshelf into mini bar. Just take a look at this easy way to refinish wooden furniture. At wayfair, we want to make sure you find the best home goods when you shop online. How to turn an ikea bookshelf into a bar cart shelterness. Wow my first instructable was featured on the front page, thank you so much. Follow ashleys instructions to transform your bookcase into a coffee station for the kitchen or a craft room cart. Repurposing an old piano is a creative way of giving new identity to an old piano and breathing new life into a stoned body. Coffee bars have no strict set of rules, you simply need mugs and a coffee maker, preferably an automatic. Fill these with rubber plugs, which should come with the equipment to hang the. View all start slideshow transform the boring bookcase or armoire that has been hiding in your basement for years into a fresh find perfect for any room of your house. But the one thing that stood out to me as really clever was their bar.
Aug 03, 2011 if you move the dresser next to the bed or into the living room, next to the sofa, it can serve there as a side table or nightstand. Turn an ikea bookshelf into a beautiful storage table. If you love repurposing heres a fun way to take a tall bookcase, paint it with a faux finish, turn it on its side, drill some holes and add shelves. It was made beautifully by my daddio for my university dorm room, when i needed a space to store textbooks, but sadly it had been pretty neglected the past few years and it was showing. How to redo an armoire into a bar cabinet home guides. Its an easy diy home improvement that not only adds a little more room to your space, but it really brings back that childhood adventurous spirit. Now that youve got a new flatscreen tv hanging on the wall, what are you supposed to do with the expensive cabinet that used to. Amazing diy ideas to transform your old furniture hative. Its not doing anything but taking up space, but youre either too busy or lazy, sentimental or just have more important things to deal with. So she screwed coat hooks into the wall to cradle rolls and repurposed a spice rack for ribbons. Turn an old, nonworking piano into a unique bookshelf. Then, you can turn that wooden bookshelf into something amazing and it will look as good as new. With an old bookshelf, some copper pipes, a set of wheels, and some lumber you will be set with a bar cart for any swanky house party. Click through our slideshow for instructions on turning a book into a bookshelf.
See the full howto here apartmenttherapy turn a bookcase into a bar. Feb 02, 2018 clever new uses for old entertainment centers. Upcycle a hutch into an outdoor bar and buffet hgtv. How to turn an old bookcase into a diy bar cart the. Oct 17, 20 and if we can combine the two, well, double the love. It would also be a good storage piece if it has drawers or open shelves. I tackled my own version, turning an old bookcase into a diy bar cart.
Jul 20, 20 the half wall is very important in bracing the whole piece. Feb 14, 2020 i find that anytime something is dark, it almost encourages me to consider it the abyss and hide anything and everything there. Jun 02, 2014 how to convert a bookshelf into a storage headboard whenever i pop into my daughters room, i wonder if the mess qualifies for disaster relief. Sep 20, 2019 how to turn a bookshelf into a vertical garden. He says, i needed a bar unit to hold some stemware, liquor, and wine. How to turn an old bookshelf into a diy bar cart our. Ikea hacks are very popular today because ikea makes basic things that are easy to decorate or repurpose. How to turn a bookcase into a bar by my honeys place diy and tips. The blackandwhite palette, antique mirror, gold accessories, pendant lights, and wooden bar stools look upscale and modern.
I unearthed volumes from my childhood like little house on the prairie and a minibiography of florence nightingale so worn that i was amazed it hadnt fallen apart. Photo from apartment therapy simple wood bookshelf behind a bed instead of a headboard. My husband has wanted a bar cart for quite some time, so i decided to repurpose some on hand furniture for the job. Creative ways to repurpose old piano into something new. Transform an old bookshelf into a chic bar cart with these simple steps. Bookcases are shallow and use vertical space, giving them a smaller footprint than a bar cart or a cabinet. To store extra volumes while still keeping them on display, place books on the top shelf of the closet. This tutorial will explain how you can transform your bookshelf into a vertical garden that can be used either indoors. This summer, i went through boxes of books that were collecting dust in my parents garage. Turn it into a wallmounted shelf or even into a console table.
So i came up with the idea to turn it into a bar in my recreation room, she said. Go to page you are able to navigate directly to a page in your textbook by using the page number box, which resides on the scrubber bar menu. And if we can combine the two, well, double the love. Ikea hack transform bookshelf into minibar youtube. We also screwed the bookshelves to the half wall by predrilling holes through the wall into the frame of the bookcase. Bookshelves turned kitchen island ikea hack more details wow. It can serve coffee, tea and all their variations rapidly, professionally, allowing you to focus on having a good time, enjoying their company and stories. Detailed instructions on how to turn an old bookcase into a bar. Turn a bookcase into a bar diy home bar, home projects.
A little shelf styling and pretty patterned paper are all it takes to. To change this ikea kallax bookshelf into a bar cart youll need two 14. An ikea billy bookcase hack to create a home bar youtube. Fully functional minioffice within a one large cabinet or a bookcase is possible and many people can remember secretary desks that were popular a while back. Creative ways to repurpose old piano into something new and. Ive had this idea to turn the recessed shelving into a recessed bar area for quite some time. I already owned this bookcase, which had seen better days. Jun 11, 2014 turning a bookshelf into a bar is super fun and crafty. It immediately becomes a worthless, space eating object as soon as just one key goes out of the place. Dresser turned bookshelf from the inadvertent farmer. Youve gone from vertical to horizontal and created a hip, organized media center for your flat screen tv. Aiming to repurpose the existing wet bar into a functional space, i incorporated a 2x2 coat closet, a desk surface 2x3with a couple of shelves above, and a shelving unit at the end. Turning your shed into a bar isnt as easy as slapping some liquor bottles on a shelf and installing some chairs. The experts at share stepbystep instructions for turning a basic wood or composite bookshelf into a mobile cocktail bar cart for holiday entertaining.
If youre a real bookworm, add a few more shelves and turn the space into a mini library. Youll never need to hit the hottest bar in town again because its in your living room. Easy peasy and you can easily make it work with any decor scheme. A book shelf is a pretty common household item and has perfect shelf space for holding bar cart items. We also screwed the bookshelves to the half wall by predrilling holes through the wall into the frame of the bookcase and then screwing. From ikea hacks to industrial looking carts made from plumbing parts, there are a huge variety of them out there that have all had me inspired. If you like to unwind with a drink but dont always like the stress. The minimally designed piano bookshelf is repurposed to add functionality to optimally utilize the space. Turn an old dresser into a versatile and gorgeous piece of furniture. Builtin bookshelf turned modern bar march 23, 2017. How to repurpose a wet bar into a functional space. Premade or homemade dividers turn an empty cabinet into a wine rack. Turn a bookcase into a secret door diy projects for. Have an old hutch or cabinet at home thats just collecting dust.
A little paint, an mdf shelf, stem ware holder and some side boards turned it into a complete bar. When i saw how our guest turned this gorgeous antique trunk into a bookshelf, i couldnt wait to share it with you old trunks, suitcases, and chests fit right in with the lovely vintage and travel themes that are so chic right now. Remove the drawers, add plywood or mdf to create shelves where needed, and you have a cute little bookshelf. How to repurpose a bookcase by turning it sideways. Classic but cookiecutter, this traditional white bookshelf holds so much more potential than its lackluster appearance lets on. A stylish paint job and a pretty patterned wallpaper turn an old bookshelf and window shutter into an adorable shelf with concealed storage. How to convert a bookshelf into a storage headboard. My mom and i wanted to start a project and we decided to repurpose a hutch into a home bar. Have an old and cheap bookcase left over from college or uni apartment. I knew it would be a little pricier than some of our other projects, and would require more time and effort from my husband in terms of building and framing the bar.
You can turn your closet into a secret space by turning its door into a bookshelf. Notice that the shelving unit only goes as high as the top shelf. Be sure to check out this bar shed concept by heartland. You can quickly convert a dining room or kitchen table into a temporary or longterm home bar, even without the use of tools. Affordable projects like a glam minibar are easy to do. Have you spotted the chic bar carts all over the diy blogosphere.
There are many of you who love a good ikea hack as much as i do. Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money from these links. How to convert a cabinet into a wine rack and glass holder. Drill two holes into the armoires shelf based on your measurements. To access the full scrubber bar, tapclick the button at the bottom right.
Find ways to upcycle old furniture and turn unwanted junk into funky new treasures. Bookshelf headboard that separates two sections of a room. Turn a bookcase into a bar home decor, diy furniture. And old, outdated bookshelf repurposed with subway tile and modern lighting to make a perfect little bar. The perfect way to welcome weekend or holiday guests is with a glam mini bar ikea hack. I think we finished this update close to 6 months ago, and it has yet to make any appearance on my blog.
You could have framed photos or collectibles displayed on it. Add a mini fridge and wine glass racks, and youll have yourself a multifunctional piece of furniture for serving and storage in no time. Thats exactly what our bookcase cabinet had become, the black abyss, so i gave it a fresh coat of white paint and distributed the odds and ends to their proper homes. Sevenfoot grand piano made by bechstein in 1896 is beautifully turned into a bookcase that highlights the features of piano but stores books and other decor items in its belly. No matter what your drink is, this recipient will keep it cool and at an arms reach. You have searched for bookshelf turns into table and this page displays the closest product matches we have for bookshelf turns into table to buy online. Instead of trying to find a place to dump it, refinish or. Im glad to be able to share our wee project with anyone thats interested. How to upcycle a bookshelf into a bar cart hgtv youtube. For bedrooms that lack enough wall space, a plain old bookshelf used as a headboard is one of the best ways to combine two pieces of furniture into one. An old 1950s stereo cabinet was gutted to transform it into a bar table. I love the idea of turning old bookshelves into new things and if you have an old bookcase that is a bit worse for wear, you can restore it yourself before you repurpose it.
We then used cleats made from 2x4s to attach the bookshelves to the floor like you would do with any other fixed kitchen island. Mar 19, 2015 wundrok used to cram wrapping paper in the closet, but it would get all mangled at the ends, she says. Sep 11, 2019 if you have the money and space to build a fullon wet bar in your living room, this is the inspiration you need. Do you want your bar to say corner pub, cocktail lounge or classy. Vitalsource bookshelf is the worlds leading platform for distributing, accessing, consuming, and engaging with digital textbooks and course materials. If you liked what you read and saw, please take a second to rate this instructable. Remodelaholic turn an antique trunk into a bookshelf. Designer christian dare shows you how to turn the iconic billy bookcase into your new. How to turn an old bookshelf into a diy bar cart our crafty mom.
The owners of this bright, openplan space have cleverly tucked their kitchen into the area next to the stairs. Sindy stevens from ikea hackers did just that while adding a little ply. Hutch repurposed into a bookshelf facelift furniture. Diy home bar 17 designs you can make easily bob vila. Simply replace the runofthemill door with a bookshelf door. There is something extremely gratifying in taking something you dont use or thats unusable and turning it into something great. And the ushaped design has created an instant breakfast bar. A diy coffee bar in your home can help you entertain family, friends, loved ones. First it would be nice to paint it just to change its look and to give it a fresh appearance.
Turn it into a beverage and food station for your outdoor entertaining area. Oct 12, 2015 turning a bookcase into a standing desk superperfect for the diychallenged. Her and i have zero wood working skills and made this happen using readily available tools and items from your local hardware store. An ingenious idea for a bookshelf, take some old drawers, paint them in pastel colors, and replace the knobs with new ones.