Well, say hello to our new wall, the one with pretty, gray floor-to-ceiling bookshelves!
It comes complete with built-in storage below and a brand new set of stairs leading up to our den!
Now we just need to expand our book collection, which is currently subsidized by miniature Star Wars figurines, photos, and maracas. I'm thinking some old classics will do the trick.
66 comments:
fantastic work, Bee!!! it looks absolutely AMAZING!!! i love the colors, and the size of the shelves... such a nice living space.
a-maze-ing!!! that room looks straight out of domino sister!!! pour a little out for domino. :)
Oh wow wow wow, it is fabulous!
OMG, I just almost hyperventilated while ogling your new wall!!!! (I hope it doesn't feel too violated!)
This is exactly the inspiration/motivation I need to move on with our built-in bookshelf wall!
Oh that is the bomb diggity right there!
looks GREAT!! what a difference!
It looks fantastic! It love the shelving and the color of your sofa.
this looks wonderful! you just added some real value in this room. someday if you ever sell this house, these built-ins will definitely be a selling point.
happy weekend!
Holy Cow! I'm speechless! What vision and what execution! It is the best. This casa of yours is shaping up to be very magazine worthy!
W-W-W-Wowza!!! That is one incredible transformation!! I absolutely have the biggest thing for bookshelves & you really got it right!! That room will get hours & hours of great reading time! Enjoy!
WOWWWWWW Seriously my mouth is left open. It really does look straight out a mag. What a difference! Man, this looks incredible Melissa. I can't wait to see the whole place finished with your magic wand.
Not only are these shelves beautiful, they are such a great way to add extra storage for all those little things you'll be collecting along the way in life...great vision. Just wondering...do you recommend the people that did the work? My husband and I are looking into having some built-ins for our NYC apartment, but don't know who to trust and just exactly where to begin! Any tips/suggestions?
The bookcase looks fantastic! So fun to see your home coming together like this, I love it!
Holy moly Bee! That looks awesome! Good work, my friend. :)
WOW, what a transformation!!!
I am in love with your new bookshelves & those stairs... what a huge improvement!?!
Ms. Bee, does your contractor do work in Portland Oregon? GREAT JOB. Love it all.
Oh my goodness... That is just completly awesome! Looks great and what a before/after. Well done! Thanks for sharing your photos of it!
oh wow is looks AMAZING!
The room is awesome! I love the bookshelves! Much better than the mustard yellow. Congrats!
oh my! perfection!
This is truly incredible! I love it!
I want, I want, I want. Love the crisp white and gray. Straight from my favorite interior design mag!
I am in love with your built-ins. Oh that just sounds so weird - but you know what I mean. Give them a love for me when you walk by! Woo-
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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Seriously looks like its from a magazine! Hubby and I are in the process of finding a home and when we do it will have floor to ceiling shelving! Thanks for inspiring me! XOXO
HOLY COW! Gorgeous transformation!
jealous..
WOW they look great!!! I agree, magazine worthy!
I love shopping thrift stores for old classics (and often cheaper than used bookstores). Just an idea!
Thanks so much, guys! It feels good to finally have one complete project. Magchunk: I love that idea! And Claudia: email me and I will put you in touch with my contractor. He does excellent work and has been featured in some magazines. I am really happy with him.
Hot diggity dog, Bee! LOVE IT!
Truly amazing! I have house envy!
OMG it is absolutely SPECTACULAR! Well done! A-M xx
OMG Bee! That is some serious fabulousness, what an amazing transformation. The grey is rockin! And those bookshelves? *SWOON!*
J'adore! You're a transformation queen!
Love it. So much better than the yellow. And stock up on books at thrift stores, even if it is just for decoration. My husband buys the classics so we look smart.
we could use some of your magic in our lives right now - just bought a house and we are starting from scratch with everything. this room looks amazing - it really is perfection!
built- in bookshelves? be still my beating heart. the transformation is truly amazing! i love a good before and after shot.
is that the infamous pottery barn couch in the foreground?
Kiwi: It's actually a C&B sectional. And the pillows are from Ikea.
girL: My advice is focus on one room at a time. It can be overwhelming but if you get through the necessities first, it's actually a lot of fun!!
So gorgeous! Girl, you make things happen. FAST.
looks Fabulous!!!
YES!!!! Really really nice.
I hope you won't mind when I move in. I"ll just squeeze right into one of the little storage units down there. Freaking gorgeous!
love it..but where's the ac now???
I have DREAMS about those bookshelves....seriously, they are FANTASTIC!
wow, those are some really fantastic book shelves!! and what a transformation.
Holy crap!! It looks amazing!
That's my dream! Love it!
I know that I'm the 46th person to say just how fantastic this looks, but I hope it comes across with just as much enthusiasm as the 1st. You must be wasting all your time just staring at it...love transformations this big!
Okay, so I had to link to you, just in case anyone over at my place hasn't seen it. Such a great redo!!
http://perfectsentiment.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much, guys! And thanks for linking to me, Erin:) I suppose I should post the color name, which is Benjamin Moore Metropolis. A good neutral gray.
More updates to come...slowly but surely!
um WHAT? this isn't a page out of Domino? this is incredible and such an amazing transition. congrats!!!
I cannot believe the difference! What a beautiful transformation. I found your blog a few weeks ago, and I am absolutely in love with it. I may just have to link to some of your FABULOUS posts! Thanks for the fun reads!
looks AMAZING!! I love the shelves and the contrast with the couch!
:) happy weekend!! xx
WOW! the room looks amazing, great job!!
Oh my goodness, Melisa! It looks fantastic! What a huge and wonderful change!
Happy May & Friday!
xo
Wow! that looks AMAZING!
This is amazing!! I love the color choices! Now the fun part: book hunting!!
This belongs in a magazine. I love it, Melisa......it's gorgeous!
Um...it's amazing! What a transformation. Love it.
This turned out great! I love the color and thank you for posting the name of it. I've been thinking about painting my kitchen cabinets gray and this seems to be just the look I was dreaming of. :
Best. Bookshelf. Ever. Did you guys do it yourselves or did you hire someone? Either way, it looks amazing!
are you kidding? this looks like a magazine...when you are finished with your pretty home, will you come over and do mine? thanks...xo t
Anne: I had an idea in my mind of what I wanted for a long time. I used to walk home to my first apartment in NYC and look up at this one brownstone that had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in a deep burgundy color. Ever since then, I was determined to have them in my home. When we met with our contractor, I talked to him about my idea and then printed out a photo from Domino that I loved...that one with the army green velvet curtain in front? My contractor suggested the beaded board in back, which I loved because it echoes the beaded board in our entryway and kitchen. And then we decided to paint it gray to give them some depth. And there you have it!!
And, Frenchie—anything for you, my sweet!
Looks great Bee!! xx
this looks incredible! built in shelves are the dream.. i LOVE the way it turned out..you must be so happy! You better keep the book lists coming to fill them up!
wow! great transformation. it looks lovely.
Oh MY!!! What a faboo job you did!!
I am DYING over these bookshelves. Seriously. Thanks for stopping by my little blog. I am totally snagging that amore paper hearts thing for my bf's birthday this month.
P.S. Bees are my favorite!
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