I took a bit of a break in posting more of my Coastal Bedroom Makeover, but I have a few more projects to share. Giving makeovers to the dark, dated furniture in my guest room was the best way to give the room its coastal feel. Since buying new furniture wasn’t in my budget, the way to get the look I wanted was to paint everything in sight. I started with an old bookcase that we bought years ago when Gloria was in middle school. It’s held up well through some moves and is very sturdy.
This bookcase has served its purpose well over the years, but it was time to freshen it up.
I painted it using Glidden Grab-N-Go in Antique White. I gave it two coats, allowing for complete drying time between the two coats.
Once it was dry, I lightly sanded it with my palm sander around the edges. I used a round wax brush to give it a coat of Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. I used a cheese cloth to wipe off the excess wax.
Once the painting was complete, it was time to style the bookcase with coastal decor. I added the oval frame with a lighthouse print, the basket and the sail boat that recently got makeovers.
I purchased the glass container and added a candle inside.
I used the mixture of paint that I’ve been using for lots of the decor pieces to change the look of some bottles and candle holders.
The wood basket with rope handles was a piece I found at TJ Maxx. I added some coastal filler to it. This was the filler that came in the woven rope packaging that I used for my wine bottle upcycle.
I found a couple of framed coastal pieces at Michael’s that were priced at half off.
The lanterns on top are ones I’ve had for several years. I added rope to them along with a candle.
It was easy to change the drab bookcase into a piece that goes well with coastal decor. It’s now the perfect home to lots of my coastal makeovers.
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Great job on the bookcase Beverly! The white really gives that old dark bookcase new life! You have styled it beautifully with your coastal decor items! Great project! Pinning and sharing!
Thanks, Laurie! I love how the white looks, too. I had fun styling it. Thanks for sharing!
welcome! popping back over to thank you so much for stopping by and linking up your bookcase makeover at Brag About it!
Thank you for hosting a great party each week, Laurie. I love linking up at Brag About It!
This is such a pretty piece, I’m totally in love with that accent colour. I’m almost tempted to paint over my bedroom furniture now.
Thank you, Stella Lee! I’m enjoying the accent color, too. When I decided to redo this room, I decided to dive in completely. I even painted the bed! Everything looks bright and fresh now.
Beverly, this coastal bookcase looks fantastic!! I like the new color you painted it and the way you styled it with all the beautiful coastal decor is wonderful!! Lovely, just lovely!!
Thanks, Keri! It’s always amazing what a little paint can do!
The bookshelf makeover looks wonderful. And you have a way of putting items together to create such a nice vignette.
Thanks so much, Debra! I’ve arranged and rearranged it too many times until I was happy with how it looks.
I’ve never heard of Glidden Grab-N-Go and it sounds wonderful. I’m guessing you didn’t sand before painting? I painted 2 bookshelves for my booth a couple of months ago. They were originally dark brown and I wanted them white. I used a primer that was supposedly for shiny surfaces (I did sand prior) and it took numerous coats. It’s nice to hear you only did 2 coats on yours. It looks great!
It comes in a small container that is perfect for small projects. I didn’t sand before painting. I avoid that whenever possible! This paint adheres well and gives great coverage. Thanks, Angie!
Nicely done Beverly. I love the look of painted wood.
so amazing what a change in color can do for a piece of furniture and a room! Totally changes the feel and dynamics and totally is coastal feeling now. love all the knick knacks – they just add to the atmosphere!
I love everything about it! The colors, all the little accents. Great job. I’ll bet the whole room is beautiful. Thanks for linking with #overthemoon
This is a lovely coastal makeover for a bookcase! It really makes a difference in going from dark to light with this design. Great job, Beverly!
Thank you, Gail. I’m really loving how bright and fresh the room looks now with the white furniture.
You did a wonderful job painting this bookshelf! And I love all things nautical, so I’m really loving the decor, especially the sailboat and the anchor. The colors are so refreshing and pretty!
Thank you, Monroe! I’m enjoying the coastal colors of this room, too. It’s like a brand new space.
Wow! Your bookcase turned out great!I love seeing old pieces get a fresh new look. Thank you for linking up to Family Joy Blog Lin-up Party this week!
Thank you, Cristina. I’m enjoying giving all the furniture in this guest room makeovers. Thanks for the party!
The shelf looks so fresh and clean!! I love it. Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY Party!
Thank you, Helen and thanks for the party!
I love this makeover! It’s another perfect piece in your coastal decor line.
Thank you, Sherry. It does fit in well with the coastal decor in the room