Built-in shelving unit

suemelbourne

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The project:

having transformed a bedroom into a dining room, I then used the BIRobe to create a built in storage unit, including some vintage trims that I found under the house.!

- Materials:

Dulux wash and wear paint. ‘Dulux Battle Dress’.0638828

40x8 Tas Oak Edging, Round 0081319

20x5 Tas Oak Edging, Round 0083832

12x133x2700 Primed lining boards 0497563

- Tools:

Ryobi Brad Nailer 0385367

Ryobi Drop Saw 0087774

Shelley’s Liquid Nails 1236505

- Step 1:

After removing the wardrobe doors we purchased 2 inexpensive bookcases. These were inserted and squared.

- Step 2:

Trims were added and pine lining boards were cut to fit between the shelves and liquid nailed as backing boards.

- Step 3:

after 3 coats of paint, and a little sanding to add character to the vintage trims, we were ready to style.

EricL

Hello @suemelbourne

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your room and shelving transformation project.

What a clever and beautifully executed project! Transforming a bedroom into a dining room is a fantastic way to make your home better suit your lifestyle, and repurposing the built-in wardrobe into a custom shelving unit is such a creative use of the existing space. The finished shelving looks like it has always been part of the room, with the soft colour palette and clean lines blending seamlessly into the walls.

The vintage trims you discovered under the house are a wonderful touch, adding charm, character, and a sense of history that makes the piece feel truly unique. It's a great example of combining modern functionality with classic details, and the result is both practical and elegant. You should be very proud of this thoughtful transformation!

Eric