Monday, February 6, 2012

A Cinderella Story [if she were a bookcase]

... and the laminate bookcase lived happily ever after!
Well, it's been awhile since I've pulled out my magic wand [okay, it's actually just an old paint brush] for a good-ol' furniture transformation here on Salvage Savvy, so I'm excited to show you this one today!
I started with the same laminate bookshelf that everyone in the United States has [seriously, I think it's been written into our pledge of Allegiance now, "With Liberty and laminate bookshelves for all..."]. With a vision of what it could become, some paint and a couple upgrades it has become the Belle of the Ball. In fact, it's way to pretty to cover-up with books [d'oh, I may have over-shot my mark because I seriously didn't want to put anything back in it!].

Now, please don't get me wrong. Like every true Fairy Tale, this story wasn't without its fair share of heart-aches and drama. It tried to break my heart.
But nonetheless, I persisted and earned my happy ending! 
 Want to know how I did it? Read How to Give a Laminate Bookcase a [fabulous] Makeover !!

Posted by Connie @ Salvage Savvy at 11:23 PM
Reactions: 

39 I love reading every comment, thank you!:

  1. I am amazed at how something so ordinary can look so beautiful! Great job!

    ReplyDelete

  2. Can't wait for the tutorial because I have a few of these shelves.

    ReplyDelete

  3. Wow! That is really amazing! You rock and this is just one more reminder why I follow you blog. Please keep sharing your great ideas! :-)

    ReplyDelete

  4. You are so awesome!! I have a bookshelf that was going to use wall paper in, but now. I have a different idea!! Thanks!!

    ReplyDelete

  5. I LOVE it. I have three of those bookshelves. Now I know what I want to do to them. I'll be watching for the tutorial. I'd love for you to share this at my VERY FIRST link party.
    Rachel
    http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesdays-link-party.html

    ReplyDelete

  6. I don't actually have one of those bookcases, but you just made me want to buy one! I love it!

    ReplyDelete

  7. This is stunning...what a transformation. Love the pattern on the back. Can't wait to go read your tutorial. Simply fabulous. Would be delighted for you to link this up to Mop It Up Mondays (going on through Friday): http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/mop-it-up-mondays-party-2.html
    {HUGS},
    kristi

    ReplyDelete

  9. I love this and you are right...I think everyone has one. Now I need to make mine happier too!

    ReplyDelete

  10. Love the transformation!! That's what I like! simple things transformed into Fabulous pieces! Your new follower!

    ReplyDelete

  11. Found you through Finding Fabulous, this is an amazing makeover! Very creative! I would love to have you share this at my linky party Restyled Sundays going on now. I am your newest follower

    ReplyDelete

  12. Great posting! Definetly want to try it!

    ReplyDelete

  13. Awesome transformation. Totally chic now. I have a few of these bookcases (mostly hidden in closets). I have to try this.

    ReplyDelete

  14. Looks great - can't wait to try something similar

    ReplyDelete

  15. No way! That is fabulous! I can't believe the transformation. I can see why you love it so much. I am a new Twitter follower visiting from Creative juice. Vicky from Mess For Less

    ReplyDelete

  16. This is sooooo gorgeous! I love the silver and gold! So glam!!!

    ReplyDelete

  17. What an amazing difference and just to think how many of these things I have given away over the years. Now I want to find some at Goodwill.

    ReplyDelete

  18. This turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing

    ReplyDelete

  19. Wow! Stunning transformation. Great job. Carrie

    ReplyDelete

  20. Absolutely fantastic makeover! I love the colors and the textures!


    Would LOVE it if you'd link this up to my Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL party which is live right now!

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/02/feature-friday-free-for-all-6-little.html

    P.S. I'm a new follower : )

    ~Abbie

    ReplyDelete

  21. WOW! I thought there wasn't any hope for those laminate things, but you definately did it! I am impressed!!! Very pretty! Thanks for linking up to our party - please come and stop by sometime as I am beginning my first linky party next week and would love to have you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    ReplyDelete

  22. The bookcase looks gorgeous. I love the stencil. I've had trouble painting mine and I will be checking out that link from here.
    Ruth

    ReplyDelete

  23. Ohhhhh she's so pRETTY!!! Love love love the glam!

    ReplyDelete

  24. Great transformation. I'm featuring your bookshelf in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for linking up!

    ReplyDelete

  25. This is gorgeous! Love the transformation! Especially love that youkept the accessories simple so that the back can still be seen! Nice job!

    ReplyDelete

  26. Lovely!
    I keep thinking I should do something about a white laminate bookshelf of mine - something like this would be great. Thanks!
    (Visiting from Nifty-Thrifty.)

    ReplyDelete

  27. wow what a gorgeous transformation, im your newest linky follower i would love for you to share this at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/2012/02/sunday-show-off-linky-party.html

    love aimee xxxx

    ReplyDelete

  28. What a great transformation!! Thanks for linking up!!


    XO, Aimee

    ReplyDelete

  29. What a fantastic transformation. Would love it if you came by and linked up to my Manic Monday Linky Party!
    -Melissa
    http://serendipityandspice.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  31. This is an amazing project! Who knew you could work such wonders? Featured you today - come and see and grab a featured button while you are there! And come back tomorrow to link something up for my first linky party!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    ReplyDelete

  32. it looks fantastic! love the varying sizes of the stencil!

    ReplyDelete

  33. Ohhhh my gosh! Simply adorable!!! Hope you'll link this up at our new linky party! We feature our favorites each week! We're your newest followers and we'd love to have you link up and follow if you'd like!

    http://www.classyclutter.blogspot.com/2012/02/saturday-spotlight-2.html

    Mallory @ Classy Clutter

    ReplyDelete

  34. Really beautiful!!! Great job!!

    ReplyDelete

  35. This looks great,I love the styling of the bookcase to!

    ReplyDelete

  36. Wow!! This turned out fabulous! love LOVE it!

    http://fitcraftystylishandhappy.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  37. so pretty! you did an amazing job!!!

    ReplyDelete

  38. Love it! Read the how-to... Thanks for the great tips!

    ReplyDelete

  39. This looks awesome and I love the stenciling in the back - darling! I am visiting from TT&J and would love it if you'd visit back!

    Amanda
    everycreativeendeavor.com

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...