My son’s closet is kind of ridiculously large for a four-year-old, so I’m working on giving him a cozy reading nook in there where he can have quiet time and enjoy his favorite reads. The bookcase I bought had no detail, and definitely wasn’t inviting to say the least. I’ve seen a ton of inspiration on Pinterest for pallet wood backed bookcases, and I love them – but didn’t want to put the time and energy into making one!
The other day when I was cruising the aisles of Hobby Lobby I saw a huge roll of wood-look paper … and inspiration hit. I knew this paper would work well for my bookcase dreams. So, I bought it and a can of spray adhesive and ran home to get working. This is a super simple project that only took me about 5 minutes.
1. To start, remove the cardboard backing on your bookcase.
2. Lay the cardboard down onto your unrolled piece of wood-look paper, and cut around – giving yourself an inch or two extra on every side.
3. Next, you’ll want to spray the backer with your adhesive and attach it to the back side of your paper. Wrap the extra paper around the backer (almost like you would a present) and use the adhesive to stick it down.
4. Finally, lay your bookcase down the back is facing up, and nail the backer on. Replace the shelves, and pile on the books!
I just love how simple this project is. In fact, I’m thinking of backing all of our bookcases this way (because I have a ton of paper left over). You just can’t beat A custom look for less than $10 and 5 minutes of your time!
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Great idea! I totally thought it was real wood, too!! That paper is awesome. Love this quick and simple change :)
Thanks so much!
We’re book lovers here too my friend! These book shelves are absolutely amazing…I adore the paper and truly thought it was pallet wood! Thanks for sharing w/ Twirl and Take a Bow! ox PINNING!
Thanks so much! :-)
This looks awesome! I can’t wait to go to Hobby Lobby and snatch up some of this paper for myself! I have an entertainment center that’s too dark and I wanted to lighten it up a bit. This will be perfect. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oooh I bet that’ll be awesome – I hope you love it!
Wow! It looks just like real wood! Great idea!
What a great idea…I have seen that paper…and just could not figure out a way to use..now I know. Thank you for sharing with us at Party in Your PJs.
Very clever, I have some birch wood looking paper I have been looking to use for something and this has inspired me. Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome – I hope it turns out well!
You know as soon as I saw this, I was cool I have pallets. Then I how you made it, gotta say I like it,so much easier. Thanks
Haha right?! I always have a few pallets around, but who wants to deal with that?
looks great just where does one find this paper.
I found mine at Hobby Lobby!