How to Turn Bookcases into Built-Ins

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This was the beautiful bookcase before I transformed it into built-ins! Learn More

Don't these built-ins look like they've always been there? I love the finished look! Learn More

Start by removing the existing molding so that the new built-ins can be flush on the wall!

Next, I built on a frame to extend the bookcase to the ceiling. Swipe up to find out how!

Then, reattach the crown molding! This is how you make it look like the bookcase was built-in!

We didn't want any gaps to show, so we added a piece of molding that runs the length of the bookcase!

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Lastly, reattach the ceiling and base molding!

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And here's the finished project! I love the way it turned out even before I styled it!

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