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I've never posted about these, so I thought this would be a great time to do it. We made two of these handsome bookshelves from old doors cut in half. They flank each side of the leather love seat and our huge map on the wall.
We made them mirror images of each other, with the doorknobs facing opposite the love seat. They're topped with big, chunky molding that's meant for the exterior of a home. 
They're tall and lean and the details are reminiscent of a castle turret. I love how they give such presence to the room.Now, I'm off to find some wonderful items around my house to fill them up.
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Have fun finding things...love the clocks above the map...it's great.
sandy toe
I love your book shelves! Love, love, love them! What fun to fill them up!
So glad I found your blog!!
Love tha...and I love the clocks!
I LOVE those bookshelves....can't wait to see how you decorate them.
These are great! They look very sturdy and I love the idea of using a door.
I just did some rearranging yesterday, for the exact same reason...to clean behind and under furniture. Besides, I needed to spice things up and give my living room a fresh look. It helps!
So COOL. What kind of wood did you use for the shelves?
I love the clocks! What a great idea!
Great bookcases, but I love the clocks. Great ideas!
well...one I like the large map and clocks. And the bookshelves are great. Love the door knobs.
Have a great day.
Sandra
I'm in love with those bookshelves,, so cool!! And all the clocks on the wall!
Kimm,
We use plain old MDF and then put a piece across the front of the shelf to make it look thicker than it actually is.
What a great idea for book shelves. We are overflowing with books and have been looking for a solution. I think I just found it. Thanks so much for sharing. I just love your site. So inspirational!
I love those bookcases. So inventive! The rest of the room looks great too. More pictures when you rearrange, please? Thanks for sharing your space, Pam
You are way too creative girl. What an awesome way to create bookshelves, and much cheaper than buying some in a store. I'm sure they better built too. Great job!!
I am like a broken record-sooo beautiful!!! Really-I love everything you do!
I just love the door knobs and that molding!!
I love them! I need to create something similar! You guys areso handy!
Hey how did you make the green balls on your mantel?
This is so what I love! Excellent work on the shelves. Your clock and map display looks fantastic as well.
I really love love love this idea, I an totaly going to use it in my shop. I need bookshelves like you would not believe.Once I get them done I will post pictures. Sadly that will be after May, that seems to far away :(
Awesome creations!
I love this! I actually seen something similar in the antique store that I was in today! Wonderful!
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Hope to see you there!
Thanks, Yvette
I love how you think outside the box. You're an inspiration.
I wish I could ship something like these to DC...
Love the door bookshelves... uno queston. Did you put the slatted backing on the shelves? Or is that your actual wall that they are leaning up against with no back? Thanks.
My best, Lynn
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Lynn,
The back of the shelves is a plywood that looks like pine colored beadboard.
Because you don't post pictures of you self..everytime I see someone w/ a killer find at the thrift stores...I think "That MUST be Joy!!".
I really love these bookshelves. I love mine. I like to fill them full of books and mementos. When I do the books I arrange them in other ways besides tallest to shortest and straight, lay some down, take a hardback and open it slightly. Put some pictures of your family. I have my favorite cross in my relgious section. I am that big of a bookworm. I have sections.
thank you for taking the time to come leave me a comment. That just shows even more so what a wonderful person you. I am sorry to hear that you were doubting about keeping up the blogging. If you ever need a break you should know us readers will be here, Our beloved Heavenly father works in mysteries ways. I was just meant to leave you that first comment telling you what I see from you. =) Couple months ago I was meantt o find your blog. I am sorry that I made your beauitful daughter(I checked out her blog) and you cry.
Again thank you for that wonderful comment. You have a great weekend.
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Your fellow Sister
Bridgette
I have been looking for a bookshelf solution for our den/library. Like others who have commented above, I think this is my answer. I saw some beautiful old panel doors at the Habitat Home Store last week that were really inexpensive. I guess I'll have to borrow my husband's truck and head back over there.
Have you thought about a tutorial?
I think they're gorgeous! You did a fabulous job!
Love the clocks and the framed map.
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