Convert Closet To Built In Bookcase

How to transform a small closet into a built in bookshelf.

Convert closet to built in bookcase.

Construction remodeling pro tool reviews best practices how to tips tool buying guides home and garden and solutions to remodeling problems targeted to the professional and do it yourselfer. Nail or screw the cabinet to the sides of the old doorframe. Kept the closet s shelf brackets. Then in january we added cabinet bases that were the simplest build and my first real build.

With all closet traces removed including the door rod and hardware the inner walls become the bookcase sides for an open exposed built in style shelving unit. But i put it off for months until one day. It is easy to convert a bedroom closet into a recessed bookcase or desk with an elegant built in look. Bookcase built ins are so custom looking and can be super spendy if you hire a carpenter to do it.

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Almost all book lovers and avid readers run into the same problem sooner or later a lack of space to store their favorite books. Built a kick to cover the open space between the last shelf and floor. Depending upon the size of the closet you may have something from 30 inches up to 10 feet or even more. Closet bookcase i converting a closet into a built in bookcase.

Cut new shelves that met the edge of the former doorway s opening. So she converted one of the closets into display shelving above right. How to convert a closet to bookshelves. Then nail the beadboard into the cleats from the front.

I spent a great deal of time staring at the closet and reading up on the best way to do the conversion. Removed the door molding and hardware. To give you a refresher last year at this time the bookcases were just 6 foot tall pre fabricated bookcases. Screw or nail the two side towers to the base unit and to the door frame.

Let the recessed area s depth.