Comments on: Arched Bookcases

By: Revival

Revival — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:47:18 +0000

Jenny – Did you ever try this? I bookmarked this post for a future "project" and am thinking of tackling it. I'd love one of your step by step "how to" guides.
Happy 2011!

By: Semigloss Chic

Semigloss Chic — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:32:25 +0000

Jenny, I faced the same challenge with built-ins and ended up using the Billy's with the extenders. Here's a few tips if you go that route:

1) I cut notches out of the bottom of the Billy's so they would fit flush against the wall even with the bottom molding

2) I also used inexpensive crown molding around the top and then along the seams between each and it looked perfectly custom--except for those pesky adjustable shelf holes. I tired wood filler in white, but it wasn't great

3) I used one of the skinny Billy's against an adjoining wall to create a 'wrap' effect to look more built in. It worked, but in the future, I would plan on some kind of extra side panel or molding for the facing side to make it look less modular.

Can't wait to see your results!

Abby

By: SteFay

SteFay — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:25:11 +0000

I have a weakness for anything book shelf related, so I love this idea! The black is a great background too. Thanks for sharing and if you decided to try it, we want pictures!

By: Deanna (Silly Goose Farm)

Deanna (Silly Goose Farm) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:44:46 +0000

We just remodeled our home office and added a wall of built-in bookshelves with a little window seat. So charming. However, we are thinking of adding more built-ins to our living room (once we remodel) because we have so many books (14 years of college and post-grad education between my husband and I makes a lot of book inevitable)!