Dining Room Bookshelves Perfectly

Our list simply wouldnt be done without this chilly bookshelf. Its a big 4-foot shelf which looks later than a rowboat standing up. Each shelf is handmade of cedar. That makes it a totally native piece of furniture and a good gift for anyone who loves fishing or feels the sea calling.

AWESOME DINING ROOM BOOKSHELVES

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I recently finished my remodeling my kitchen , but if you turn around and face my dining area you would just see a hot mess. This wall opposite the kitchen was literally where I would just put all my unfinished projects and random tools. I have been patiently waiting for what I wanted to do with this space because it is a little awkward. Technically this whole room in our house is the kitchen, the world’s smallest dining area (when centered under the light fixture), and then a “family room”. But that would only work if you had a 2 person table and well… we have 5 in our family so I have transformed the space into a bigger dining room by eliminating the “family room”. To get a better idea of how it looked you can see what it first looked like  here .  We made quite a few changes over the last two years like painting our paneling and trim , and we also added new flooring during our kitchen renovation. But it was time for this space to be given a breath of life.

Even though I took away the small little family room area I still wanted this space to feel cozy and not necessarily part of the dining room, but it still needed to be part of the dining room, haha. It was challenging for me because I’m not exactly an interior designer. I played around with the idea of just putting a buffet/console piece on this wall, but it just wasn’t working for me. I also wanted something taller because this room is long and skinny so having everything eye level was just kinda boring, it needed a big piece of furniture to balance everything out so I built this rolling bookshelf. Our house was craving some personal touches so as I was searching the internet for inspiration I ran across a picture on pinterest of some farmhouse plates with the big black numbers so I started there!

I decided on ordering these plates from Shutterfly to represent each one of my kids. I love that they aren’t glass so they can’t be broken, and I just adore the simplicity of them. I uploaded my own design using a text that worked for this space. It was extremely easy to do!

Since my kitchen has an industrial farmhouse look to it I wanted to bring that farmhouse feel in to this side with not only these plates, but this metal sign I created. It is the perfect addition to my rolling bookshelf and it really connects the kitchen to this side of the space. Isn’t it amazing how one little piece of decor can do so much for a room?

Right next to the bookshelf is a little sitting area I’ve added. I love to sit here and drink coffee in the morning before everyone wakes up. It’s the only time of day where I feel like I can get my thoughts together.

I loving having a pillow handy, but to be honest I have a hard time leaving them on chairs because my kids just throw them all over the floor.

I designed this gray pillow on Shutterfly with a list of important dates that represent our family. I seriously love the color of this pillow and how it turned out. It’s so fluffy and is great to have in my lap when I’m curled up in my chair! But when it’s not in use it sits nicely in my old milk crate.

I am so close to finishing this whole room and this bookshelf was the boost I needed to get it done! I love how it combines our dining room with a small little sitting space yet still feels connected.

I can’t wait to share with you the details on how I built this shelf, it’s definitely a fun piece to decorate! What’s your favorite part of the bookshelf?

Be sure and check out the little reading nook off to the side there! Ashley is a stay at home mom to three beautiful children. She and her husband recently settled in the Midwest after spending the beginning of their marriage in Texas (what a change!). Together they are raising their children, and turning their house into a home one project at a time. Ashley enjoys decorating and crafting, but her true passion lies in redoing old furniture and making things look old.

Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says September 1, 2015 at 6:00 am LOVE everything about this but especially the bookshelf you built! Gorgeous! Lucy Akins says September 1, 2015 at 4:03 pm Man that looks amazing! I love love the idea of the casters on the bookshelf . Beautiful. Love the pillow..xo Vineta @ The Handyman's Daughter says September 1, 2015 at 10:25 pm Your bookshelf looks amazing, and I love the pillow you designed. I may have to copy the idea for our master bedroom!

Amber says September 9, 2015 at 3:12 pm Makes me want to read a book and also to have any area of my house look as gorgeous and perfect as this!!!

Jamie | anderson + grant says September 9, 2015 at 10:29 pm Perfect styling! I love how random treasures can look completely at home together when decorating is done correctly. I LOVE the toolbox you have on the bottom shelf. A couple years ago, I picked up a new-ish one at Goodwill. It is bare wood and is in need of a DIY to make it better. But I’ve never known what to do. Totally inspired now by yours, because McKinney is my mom’s maiden name and I live not far from Pittsburgh. Still not completely sure how to change up my toolbox, but your’s has inspired me to give it some more thought!

Funky Junk Interiors says September 12, 2015 at 12:03 pm This is so gorgeous! The staging, aesthetic, everything! I can’t wait for the bookshelf tutorial to come out. I need this in my life! :) Ashley says September 25, 2015 at 1:30 pm Thank you SOOO Much Donna!! : ) I just posted the tutorial a few days ago. It’s something from Ana White that I changed up a bit, but it’s so easy to build! xoxox have a great weekend!!

Zoe says September 13, 2015 at 9:49 pm Did you build the industrial book shelf? I feel like I can see kreg holes but I can’t find a tutorial! I love it! Tell me how to do it:)

Ashley says September 25, 2015 at 1:26 pm Hi Zoe, I did build it. There is a tutorial that can be found here: http://cherishedbliss.com/rolling-diy-bookshelf-restoration-hardware-knock-off/ : ) Have a great weekend!!

Sole Ravendo says September 18, 2015 at 9:39 am Absolutely love your bookshelf! Tutorial? Ashley says September 25, 2015 at 1:22 pm I just posted the tutorial a few days ago : ) You can find it here: http://cherishedbliss.com/rolling-diy-bookshelf-restoration-hardware-knock-off/ Carrie says September 19, 2015 at 12:01 am I found you at Funky Junk’s link party. I love that you made this bookshelf! And the staging is perfect… I have a soft spot for industrial furniture. I’d like to invite you to join us at Friday’s Furniture Fix! It’s a furniture only link party that begins every Thursday at 9PM EST. Hope to see you there!.. Carrie, Thirty Eighth Street http://www.thirtyeighthstreet.blogspot.com/2015/09/fridays-furniture-fix-link-party-no-8_17.html

Ashley says September 25, 2015 at 1:16 pm Thanks so much Carrie!! : ) Judy H. says September 19, 2015 at 6:20 pm This is absolutely perfect! It is what I’ve been wanting for my home but just hadn’t found it yet. I especially like that it is on casters…a good look and a great idea. Your reading nook is so inviting, love your pillow!

Ashley says September 25, 2015 at 1:15 pm Aww thank you Judy!! : ) You are so sweet!! Reema Marquez says September 29, 2015 at 9:11 pm I like the idea of this rustic shelves, it looks so amazing and I’m actually a fan of putting up some old things and making it possible. Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea of yours.

Lindsey says January 11, 2016 at 7:19 pm i really love what’s on the top! Are those windows or picture frames? And where did you find those? Ashley says January 18, 2016 at 7:50 am Thank you Lindsey! They are old window frames : ) My dad actually brought me these that he has had forever. But I usually run across some pretty similar at antique malls where you can browse through lots of vendors! Hope that helps some!

Kate says August 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm I love the rustic look of the planter box on the bottom and the rusted hinges on the old windows is a great touch also! I’ve pinned to my board for future inspiration! Thanks for sharing!

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