1950s built ins

I always felt like this side of my living room was missing something. It needed a little more function. I had refinished a secretary hutch years ago, which I still love and the arm chair from Ikea is a nice seat to sit on to read but something still felt missing. I always wanted to

Retirement perfection: Saucon Valley Homestead blends charm and elegance in a renovated estate with pool, and terraces.

I'm sharing before and after pictures of our built-ins surrounding our fireplace. A little bit of paint to turn these into gorgeous pieces!

looooovely....a fireplace with built-ins around it.

A huge thank you to D. Lawless Hardware, for providing the beautiful pulls and handles for today's home update! My husband and I gave the hallway between the kids' two rooms a big refresh by painting the built-in linen cabinets! This improvement project has been on our list since we moved in, two years ago.

Next to the Italian cement tile fireplace, walnut shelving matches the kitchen cabinets, creating cohesion between the two designs. To complete the look in the living room, designers accessorized with a mix of art, books, personal effects and vintage items and pottery.

DIY built-in bookshelves are simple and straightforward to build. Discover ideas to create storage and display in your living room, TV room, or home office.