How to built in bookcase

This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy here. When we moved in to our home, I noticed the 12-foot ceilings in this little room right away! What could be a better…

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I showed off these fabulous IKEA bookshelves my Dad recently built for us in this post HERE...If you missed it, this was just a blank wall in our living room. This post has the step

A step-by-step tutorial for how to make professional looking DIY built-in shelves using IKEA bookcase sections for vertical storage.

A DIY home library built-in adds a lot of character to a blank wall, but it's also incredibly functional, especially with cabinets underneath for storage!

It's been over 3 years since we moved into our home and I can remember when we were building, our home office wasn't a priority when it came to upgrades. For the price our builder asked, I just felt like it was something we could wait on and do later and spend much less money doing so. Fast forward 3 years, we FINALLY made it a priority- and I'm SO HAPPY we did! It's funny how horrible you realize a space looks once you invest the time (& money) into making it how you want it. The office is…

This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy here. When we moved in to our home, I noticed the 12-foot ceilings in this little room right away! What could be a better…

When I was a little girl, I dreamed of having a house with its very own library — A place where I could hide away and embark on adventures in many different worlds without ever leaving my home. Now that I’m grown up, I still secretly wish for a library in my home. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t allow for it. However, I wasn’t about to let silly practicality and financial constraints stop me.

DIY built-ins are not as difficult as you might think. Here is our process for DIY built-ins and window seat.

When building Built-ins: What is the best way to do shelves? Using cleats/supports around the shelves, doing the pre-drilled holes with pegs, or using a dado type groove to slide the shelves in?