HOMCOM Bookcase Storage Shelf with Cushioned Reading Seat, Cube Bookshelf Organizer for Bedroom Living Room, White

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Here’s a picture of one of the frames in position resting on the bare floor (notice how I carved some grooves underneath to allow a coaxial cable to run through): RELOCATING THE AIR VENT The use of my oscillating multi-tool helped out here to remove just enough baseboard, leaving the rest intact, so that the bookshelf would seamlessly blend in.

This bookcase is designed to be space-efficient while providing you with the storage that you need. This solid wood bookcase features extra generous shelves and is protected with a multi-step, easy-clean, finish that enhances the natural beauty of the grains. The traditional style is beautiful and timeless, lending the perfect touch to any room. Sturdy and durable, this piece is built to last the quality and workmanship you’ve come to expect. If you’ve already done that, your item hasn’t arrived, or it’s not as described, you can report that to Etsy by opening a case.As with all of our hand made furniture, these can be built using new or reclaimed wood with a smooth or rough surface in any finish you would like. First, I cut all the wood to the required sizes and routed the dados using my jig. I also painted the individual pieces in the garage as well. Ever since building my first bookshelf in our first home, I’ve had a hankering ever since to do another one but on a much more grand scale.

Initially, we were leaning towards a large L-shaped bookshelf in the office. Then Eileen had a great idea of placing the bookshelf against the window wall and incorporating a window seat. Once the foundation frames were complete, I secured them in place. I used some lag bolts to attach the rear of the frames to some wall studs. Update: We actually did something pretty cool with the L-shaped space that we didn’t use for this built-in bookshelf project. We made a craft corner using pegboard, wall-mounted cubby shelves, and simple shelves. I strongly considered using melamine-covered particle board for the shelves, but instead opted for some good quality birch plywood.

Here’s a picture showing the shelf secured in place. It was really cool seeing Eileen’s vision start to take fruition. BUILDING THE SECOND BOOKSHELF It worked out fairly well – although there were a number of knots in the wood causing several of the trim to break because they were so thin. Eileen hopped in at this point to take over the painting. She painted all remaining wood – going over the edges, getting the trim, and touching up areas here and here. And, we still haven’t put up any doors! Eileen would love to add French doors this year to make it feel like a separate room. That’s definitely on the project list. Wow what a makeover. The room truly looks 20 years newer. Well worth all the effort and isn’t the extra storage always wonderful.

With the seat and cabinets in place, it was time to install the final shelf above the window and get ready for the trim work. Above the window was just enough space for a single small shelf to store decorative items or horizontal books. Later on, we added swing-out shelves, which is perfect paint storage. Planning the Built-In Bookshelves with a Window Seat To start, I placed 2 of the bookshelf vertical end supports side by side, clamped them together tightly, and marked with a pencil where all the dados were to be cut.Versatile metal shelving system which offers a wide range of specialist shelves and accessories to suit your library. This range of shelving can be added to or adapted to meet your changing needs. Eileen, who usually does all the painting, prefers milk painton raw wood, which we learned after we did this built-in bookshelf.More details on this are at the end of the post – in the update section.

I did attach some beadboard paneling above the seat with construction adhesive and the finishing nailer. Whatever your needs for outdoor furniture we have every corner covered. We have lots of wooden outdoor Tables and Chairs, Outdoor Storage and lots of Adventurous Outdoor toys to make break time even more fun. Let the children use their imaginations with our teepees/wigwams, oversized musical instruments and large sandpits with water trays. Our all year round weather proof tables and chairs are perfect for any outside space. Keep the school grounds tidy with a selection of litter bins and make bring the school to life in colour with our sturdy planters, why not introduce a gardening club to make lunchtime learning fun?! I settled on a very simple yet effective method. I was just going to build a wooden duct into the foundation frame, and seal the inside edges with caulk to make it air-tight.Aside from the 2×4, I used a countersinking drill bit to make the screw holes in the shelf. This made a clean hole for the screw to be countersunk without damaging the expensive birch plywood. This room has certainly come leaps and bounds from the desolate yellow sitting room. It’s absolutely Eileen’s dream room. Each shelf had to be adjusted so they fit perfectly into the dado grooves. Screws were also inserted to secure the connections.