Don't we all love to create new spaces? I do. I love bookcases and have been toying with an idea to have some installed, but kept putting the project off. My son is visiting and has some great carpentry skills, so we got together and he came up with this look in our small TV room, off the kitchen. Living in an old house has some advantages, because of niches and areas jutting out, etc. This area housed a nice beveled edged mirror that I wished to keep, so the approach worked out great. I love the way the shelves wrap around the wall and framing the mirror. You can see a small section of shelves that face the kitchen. All of my cookbooks are stored here now for easy access. I've never been a fan of all books on shelves; I love to sprinkle in treasures and objects I love to be around. I'm very proud of my son's efforts - he did a great job in just two days and I'm fortunate to have a sister close by who LOVES to paint. She opted to assist in this task and the whole project was moved to COMPLETION within three days. You gotta love a plan that works this smooth.
I LOVE the bookcases...I recall a conversation we had several years ago about how a built-in would suit that area...it is perfect! and I love that you left the mirror intact on that wall..cannot wait to see in person! Tell Al he did a great job (as usual)
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Jane
ooooolala!!! beautiful! my husband is handy like that, now if i coould just get him to do some fixing-up around here ;D
ReplyDeleteThat came out great! I love it. The mirror is perfect right there in it's original home. It is very pretty. Give Al a pat on the back! And send that sister to me, I have a whole house that needs painting!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Bettie, this looks fabulous! I cannot wait to see it in person ... Al did a wonderful job. Wonder if he wants to take a trip to the beach, visit his favorite cousin and build some shelves for me???? :-)
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