MunRoLy Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 We just rearranged our furniture and now have 2 bookshelves used as a mini-wall. They are cheap bookshelves from Office Depot and have ugly, pressed board backs. What can I do to make them look nicer? They are in our school room, but I don't really want to just cover them with posters because some of the back would still show. It's not horrible, but I would like to do something. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 A tapestry? Paint the backs and hang pictures, as if it's wall? More bookcases, positioned back to back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Texican Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Drapes or taPestrys. Paint with magnetic chalkboard paint. Paint a mural with acrylic paints. Buy a few sheets of beaded plywood from the home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountitallJoy Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Pretty contact paper? I once had the UGLIEST refrigerator in. the. world. in a dumpy little trailer I rented, and a friend suggested a pretty patterned contact paper covering. I was leery but desperate and it ended up being adorable! The only other thing that comes to mind is a few of those cheap, light-weight, full-length mirrors, maybe? I also really love the idea of painting murals on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunRoLy Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks for the ideas! I have an artist-friend who could do a lovely mural. Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBS Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 hang a curtain of beautiful fabric. Hang plain fabric and pin art work to it, as a display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Maybe a fun wallpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm37 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 What about cutting a piece of that paneling that looks like wallpaper or bead-board that they sell at home stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LillyMama Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Paint with magnetic chalkboard paint. Ooooh, this is my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Maps--one big one or several smaller, old ones! (You can find old atlases at the thrift store...) Or make a french memo board with favorite photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunRoLy Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 The chalkboard paint would be fun...I wonder how well that goes onto this cheap pressed board. It's kind of rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamagirl Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 You could Mod Podge almost anything to it...pretty wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, wall paper, etc. you could also use it as an art gallery for the kid's artwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Maps Posters Post Cards Pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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