If you happen to be new around here, long ago, I added planking to the
backs of my built-in bookshelves….the post remains one of the most
viewed ever at the Forever*Cottage…you can go back
and read it HERE - it was even featured on The Nester's blog.
I am still humbled by the questions and positive feedback
I get on my sort of 'redneck' {BTW - I love rednecks!} method for installation.
But truth be told, the 3M tape did not work with each and
every plank and they were starting to pop off. And also,
I was ready for a more clean, uncluttered look…...
Last week, I pulled all the planks off the backs of built-in bookshelves,
sanded them down and gave them a fresh coat of BM White Dove
paint in a semi-gloss finish - the result is clean and simple.
In addition, to the fresh paint, I restyled the shelves and added
some color and modern accessories to mix with the
plethora of vintage items I had going on. Of course,
now that I am looking at this photo, I want to tweak it even more!
I include this photo to show you the perspective I had while taking photos of my
bookshelves for this post……..I was standing on my kitchen island as my kids did
their homework…..Just normal life around here when your momma blogs….
#kidsofbloggersproblems