I come from a family full of readers! Seriously, I bought my firstborn a bookcase before I bought him a crib! Over the years, bookcases get old, worn out, and just kind of scraggly! Instead of simply tossing out your once beloved bookcase, here are 12 other things you can do instead!
First off, you simply must check out this bookcase turned outdoor garden from Hometalk! As soon as spring arrives, slide out the drawers and use them as container gardens. Just make sure you seal your paint before you stick your bookcase out into the elements!
Lay a bookcase on it’s side and use it as a “sofa table!” This might not work for you, depending on the size of your bookcase, but it’s worth a shot, nevertheless! If it fits, you have the most inexpensive sofa table. Ever. See how they did it at My Clever Nest.
Perhaps one of my favorite ideas featured in this article, transform your old bookcase into a study station for your kids! The project might look a little intimidating, but it’s really as easy as “threading a needle.” Check out the tutorial from Apartment Therapy to see what I mean!
This DIY project is perfect for all of you shoe fiends! Keep your shoe collection organized, and out of your husbands way by repurposing an old book case as a shoe rack. Why hadn’t I thought of this before? DIY project from How to DIY Right.
I am astounded at the DIY genius here! Beneath My Hearth has the DIY tutorial that transformed an old bookcase into a ROLLING coffee table. Say what? Seriously. You could store so much inside the table!
If you’re a true bookworm, you’ll love this DIY project from Inhabitat. Reuse a bookcase from IKEA and whip it into a headboard perfect for any reader. I would love being able to just reach for a book whenever the urge hit me!
Who else is planning on gardening indoors this winter? I know that I definitely am! Whether you choose to use a bookshelf inside or out, doesn’t it make the perfect container garden? Idea from Helpful Gardener.
Every little girl needs a place fit for dressing up! Use an old bookcase to give your kiddo just that. Remove a few of the shelves, install a curtain rod, and maybe a mirror or two, and you have the perfect place to keep all of their dress up clothes. This blogger used an IKEA Billy bookcase to make this fashionable organizer.
Desperate for extra counter space in the kitchen? Let this blogger show you how an old bookshelf was made into a seriously epic island. Find the tutorial at Golden Boys and Me. And guess what? They also used an IKEA Billy bookcase!
I feel like it’s kind of a childhood right of passage to have a lemonade (or fruit!) stand of sorts! I mean, how else were we expected to make a little extra money back them? An old bookcase makes for the perfect shop stand.
Or, instead of a lemonade stand, turn it into a toy shop for your kids. Let your kids experience the fun of grocery shopping, without leaving their playroom! Damask Love has more.
I know I’m not the only one who struggles with organizing their fabrics. Who knew it was so difficult to keep things folded? Am I the only one who finds it nearly impossible? Smile Like You Mean It seriously saved my life with this awesome repurpose project. Do you see how that bookcase just slides back there? Heck, yes!
Desperate for more bedroom storage? Slide an old bookshelf under your bed for super easy shelving. An Expedit bookshelf from IKEA works best for this DIY, but depending on the size of your bed, I’m sure you could make this work! IKEA Hackers has more idea for maximum storage space.
