A client and I were working on a new look for her entry hall. This is the before…
We wanted to do it as economically as possible and give a younger look to her entry hall. We thought about buying a console, but a great looking one can be pricey. So I slowly walked around her house looking for something to repurpose. I found an old bookcase about console height and we added a piece of plywood to the top.
Drilling some screws into it assured stablilty.
Instead of using regular cotton liner underneath the skirt I used a blackout liner. It gave weight to the skirt and fabric and since it is a light linen it prevented light showing through the fabric. With some inexpensive fabric, liner and white trim at the bottom this bookcase is HAPPILY REPURPOSED into a front console (yes the cookbooks are still underneath)! We also had a piece of glass cut at the local hardware store to protect the top.
My seamstress made this beautiful table skirt and if you can sew yourself all the better…
More great DIY ideas from this client soon. We are having fun doing this together and saving her a lot!
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Great idea! I love the white band across the bottom of the skirt.
This is a great update- love the crisp color combo!
What an original idea! The look is fabulous. And kudos to your seamstress too.
Amazing and in my color, I love periwinkle! Any fabric left or where to get it? A fresh and yes very updated look. Congrats Laura!
Great look and book storage underneath to boot.
Love it. Isn’ t it fun when you can come up with something so good looking and functional with just what is around the house! Great job!
That’s the sort of stuff that I need to come up with. Repurposing my own things, what a concept! Why is it that after looking at your own stuff for so long it gets harder and harder to do that?
Wow…I had a bookcase like that and just got rid of it…yard sale…too funny. It is also possible to get the same “look” if you don’t mind putting holes in your wall…by installing a bookcase onto the wall with “L” brackets and not attaching the fabric to the shelf with velcro. You don’t need to put a back on the skirt then and can save some money. I did this once in an apartment and put baskets for shoes and umbrellas under the skirt out of site. It’s fun repurposing and with small spaces and limited funds you are forced to find “creative” ways to use your space and keep organized.
Wow…..lovely….so evry refreshing and beautifulll…OLD is GOLD…….
Love it, looks sporty and sophisticated!
The devil is in the details, and you nailed them!
Very pretty, Laura.
xo
Brooke
love it! beautiful!!!
Wow I am very impressed. This came out absolutely wonderful. I am sure your client was/is VERY please. Congratulations!
Tricia – Avolli
WHAT a great idea! And it looks so smart. Very inventive.
Very creative-I love it!
What a great “before and after.” So resourceful!
Well done Laura!