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IKEA Inspired Shelves

Remember the crate bookshelves I added to Luke’s room?
Well, the other day I happened upon the IKEA blog {who knew IKEA had a blog?} and saw very similar shelves that had been painted on the inside.  It instantly went on my to-do list.
I tackled the job yesterday during naptime, thinking it would be super quick.  It wasn’t, and I finally finished today.  The job was a bit finicky, painting the individual boards {which soaked up a lot of paint} but I love the way it looks.  I painted them with Valspar Island Orange.  Luke has a number of orange accents in his room and the crates tie in nicely.

 

 

 

I left the outsides of the crates untouched and I like the contrast of the finished interior with the rustic exterior.

 

His books are back in place and ready to go and I can cross one more project off the list.

 

 

About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

Comments

  12. Jen @ Domesticated Nomad says

    Those look great and I’m a big fan of orange! Good work. Thanks for sharing (I found you at Tatertots and Jello).

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  13. crossmyheart says

    Visiting from Weekend Wrap-Up from Tatertots and Jello! Love this idea! So cute! Come visit me at crossmyheartartdesigns.com 🙂 Have a great weekend!

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  15. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    Love the orange!!! I like simple storage solutions like that. Great work…I need to get to IKEA again soon. 🙂

    Thank you so much for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party! 🙂

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  17. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    Hi, friend! I’m admiring all your creative posts here so can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party 🙂

    Reply

  19. Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun says

    i have some of these crates and wold never think to paint the inside! what a pop of color! looks so fantastic!

    Reply

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