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Monday, March 5, 2012

Built In Shelf {the easy way} & tutorial

Before


I got this shelf at RC Willey's, a local furniture store, in their scratch and dent department.  It has actually been with us through 3 moves and always found itself in some odd corner or the basement if there wasn't a corner.  But I have always loved this piece, so I hung on to it and I am so glad I did.  When we moved I shoved it in this corner but it just looked out of place, like it was calling for a little attention.....

After


I love the look of ANYTHING built it.  I think it is the custom look that just makes my mouth water.   This is the easiest built it ever!!!

First I put it up on the base boards and my husband screwed it in to the studs.


 Second I framed in the bottom.


 The shelf didn't fit perfectly against the wall....it is a good thing we have caulk!


Third I caulked all the spaces and filled all the screw hole.  When caulking make sure you us acrylic painters caulk, if it has silicone in it your paint will NOT stick!
Once everything was dry I sanded, primed and painted it the same color as my moldings!  I am IN LOVE!

Here are some more pictures of the fun decor items!






TTFN

Brooke








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26 comments:

  1. Chrissy @ the Pearl BlogMarch 5, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    amazing! It looks great!

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  2. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    that is awesome!!!

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  3. DanielleMarch 6, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    First post I've read of yours. Love this idea. Guess this is the last move the shelf will be making, but what a wonderful resting place!

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  4. Kristin@gratefulbelly.comMarch 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Great idea, and great pics, too! I'm a new follower. If you have a minute, please stop by my brand new blog, I'd love to have you follow me, too! Thanks so much :)

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  5. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseMarch 6, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    that looks great! I have a corner that needs this kind of attention :) thanks for sharing, and y'all did a really good looking job on it.
    JoAnn

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  6. luci wallisMarch 7, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    That is an awesome idea...why can't I have a handy husband! It looks wonderful..adding to my to do file.
    Bristol

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  7. Helen's DecorMarch 7, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    How clever! I love corner shelves and corner china cabinets. You definitely had a vision and got it perfectly in place. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower on Linky and hope you follow me. Helen of Helen's Decor

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  8. Jill ~ Jillify ItMarch 9, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    LOVE the corner shelf!! I sooooo need my hubby to build me one or two! I would love for you to link up at my party going on now! Hope to see you there!

    Jill
    www.jillifyit.com

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  9. Katie OlthoffMarch 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Great job!

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  10. AbbieMarch 9, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Fantastic job!

    Love the dreamy white and the way you've accessorized! (Especially the vintage phone...I scored one of those at Goodwill, and it's my fave! : )

    And I would LOVE IT if you'd share this at Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL going on right now!

    http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/03/feature-friday-free-for-all-10-my.html

    Hope to see you soon!

    P.S. I'm a new follower. : )

    ~Abbie

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  11. Tania PelletierMarch 9, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Wow, what a great idea! It looks great!

    Tania

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  12. MARÍAMarch 10, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    I love it! It seems to be part of the structure of the house... very nice!


    María from Spain
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/lacasitadmaria?ref=seller_info
    http://lacasitadmaria.blogspot.com/

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  13. Sharon @ mrshinesclassMarch 10, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    I'm in love too!! It looks GREAT. I'm going to go on a hunt for a small corner piece like that and try to recreate this look. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to pin this to my design inspiration board.
    I'm also looking forward to more great inspiration as a new follower.

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  14. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMarch 11, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!! Paint makes such a difference! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  15. Buckway FamilyMarch 12, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    I love it! It looks great! I love following your blog!!

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  16. Six SistersMarch 12, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    I LOVE this idea! And yes... caulk does work wonders! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week. Hope to see you again!
    Sincerely,
    - The Sisters

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  17. PaulaMarch 13, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful!! It looks perfect! We'd love for you to share this at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/03/riverton-housewives-round-up-8.html

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  18. TeresaMarch 16, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Fantastic! We have a useless corner in our hall where this would work perfectly!! Now I'll be on the hunt for a corner shelf!

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  19. Sarah @ Imperfect PatinaMarch 17, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    What a fantastic transformation!! I love it! I am your newest follower. Stop by sometime!! -Sarah

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  20. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Love how this turned out! I am pinning it, need to save this!
    Would love to have link this up at Sunday Round UP!
    3 blogs = 1 party
    xx
    Heather
    http://www.heatherlyloves.com/2012/03/sunday-round-up-1_8663.html

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  21. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMarch 17, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Love it so I pinned this :)

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  22. Holly LefevreMarch 17, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Brilliant and gorgeous!

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  23. GlendaMarch 18, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Wow, just pulling it up on the baseboard and building a skirt made all the difference! So pretty - it looks as if it were built in when the house was built!

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  24. khayespartMarch 5, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Your shelf looks GREAT!! It was the only valuable 'corner shelf' tutorial out there! It helped tremendously with giving my own project some direction. Check out how you helped me get the ball rolling here ---> http://www.wanderinglovely.com/2013/03/diy-built-in-corner-shelf.html

    Thanks again!!
    Wandering Lovely, Kim

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  25. Krystie July 9, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    I am in love! Wow, it really looks built in!

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  26. ElskoOctober 4, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    I'm going to go on a hunt for a small corner piece like that and try to ... icornershelf.blogspot.com

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