We love this bookcase that blogger Sarah Gunn revamped by stencilling the back panel. By colour matching the candlestick holders she has created a designer look.
DIY Bookcase Makeover
Materials:
Stencil – consider the size of the pattern when choosing
Spray adhesive (semi-permanent)
Paint – acrylic is fine
High density foam roller
Artist brush
Paper towel
Hair dryer
1/4 inch white hardboard
Fabric
Glue gun
How To:
1. Remove the back of the bookcase.
2. Spray the stencil with the adhesive and place carefully onto surface, making sure it is centered and even.
3. Apply paint to roller, then remove any access by rolling it on paper towel.
4. Roll paint over stencil, making sure to cover it evenly. If you want the paint to dry quickly, use a hair dryer on a cool setting. Then place the stencil over the next area, making sure you overlap the previous one. This ensures that it will be straight.
5. Let the paint dry then touch up any areas with a small artist brush.
6. If you would prefer to cover the back of the shelves with the fabric panels then simply get 1/4 white hardboard cut to size and cover with fabric. Glue gun the fabric on the back once you centered the pattern. You can simply slide it in place or add some double sided velcro or tape to the back. This option also works well with wallpaper.
She used the small eastern lattice stencil from Royal Design Studio. The scale was perfect for the size of the bookcase which is something you need to consider when choosing your pattern.
After a little patience, and a lot of excitement, the finished bookcase looks fabulous
The options are endless, so start your designer piece today!