6packofun Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Without totally damaging the walls, I mean? :D It can't be that complicated to get some shelving put up in this rental house we have. Tons of wall space and my books are itching to be displayed! lol I'd like to build some shelves that will use the walls as the back of the "bookcase", just like built-in shelving, but I want to be able to take them down whenever we move out. Our landlord is pretty easy going, so I will ask him first, but I'm wondering what options I have. I do not live near Ikea. LOL Otherwise, this post would not exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMWB Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 I think with a chop saw and/or table saw you could make some pretty easy out of lumber from the hardware store and then secure them to the wall with a few L brackets on top. And paint or stain to your liking. I recommend L brackets for all tall shelving anywhere. If you don't have a saw, if you go to a 'local' lumber yard/hardware store and ask, they might be able to cut the wood for you. Then you would just have to drill holes and screw together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 After seeing a photo on M-mv, a friend sent this link: Decorating with Books. The photo there also features backless Billy bookcases. Would something like that work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Shoot. There goes my answer. We have Ikea shelves in our MBR, that look like built-ins. They are sooo wonderful. I designed a set that has two large shelves in the middle, flanked by two of lesser depth. (sorry, can't draw on a computer screen) Looks fantastic, and helps immeasurably. What about board/bracket shelves which you then "frame" with painted-to-match boards directly touching the edges? (or -- better -- painted-to-contrast) I do not live near Ikea. LOL Otherwise, this post would not exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 How much are you able and/or willing to spend? I'd be tempted to do something like this: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Hampton-Pearl-White-3-piece-Bookcase-Wall/5285388/product.html Or this: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/5-piece-Wall-Bookshelf-Set/4801560/product.html?rcmndsrc=2 Basically I'd look for some sort of wall unit shelving. You might have luck looking on Craigslist, at used furniture stores, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof3littles Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm not sure if this would fit the bill but I just saw this blog post this morning and then saw your post: http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/ She made arches for the top of her Ikea shelves that make them look more built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Findley2 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm not sure if this would fit the bill but I just saw this blog post this morning and then saw your post: http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/ She made arches for the top of her Ikea shelves that make them look more built in. I Love these shelves! :drool5: What a great idea. I think this would make a great winter project for dh.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 You've already gotten some great ideas, but I'll share a few things that have worked for us. One time we built two high bookshelves and a lower middle one (to allow for a window) to cover a whole wall, and lots of people asked us if they were built in. Today, 15 years and two houses later, all of the pieces are still in use in different places around our house. If you build stand-alone bookshelves and paint the back inside the same color as your wall, they will "look" more built-in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Shoot. Forgot to add that Billy-like shelving units are available at both Walmart and Target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 OK, which kind do you have from there? (Why am I asking and torturing myself??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Are they purchased backless or do they just leave them off? I have a rambunctious 5yo so I feel like these need to be secure. I'm not going to have them higher than 5 shelves, most likely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Wow! Those look great. What a fabulous idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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