When cooler weather hangs around for quite some time in my part of the world, I begin to miss my workshop. I tend to focus on indoor projects for the most part. However, sometimes something pops up that makes me willing to wear my 3 layers and have at it. tee hee. This vintage gem I recently found is about to become my upcycled bookcase headboard turned farmhouse hutch. Do you see the potential?
First, I’m curious…how many of you had one of these? I didn’t, but many of my friends did. Seemed cool to have your books handy right as you were ready to hunker down for the night. My family and I are confessed bibliophiles, so this would be sweet.
DIY TIME
Since I didn’t have a need for a bookcase headboard, I instantly saw something else. Likewise, if you’ve been following me for long, you would know I repurposed this other bookcase headboard into a bench – SEE HERE. While that was a fun project, this one gave me a different vibe.
First, I punch out the cheap backing and plug the wiring hole. It had a plastic cap that comes out so you can add an alarm clock or lamp. I took it out and decided to fill it with a piece of dowel form a broken closet rod. (it pays to hoard have a stash)
Next, after it was plugged, I filled it in and all the other nicks and dings with wood filler, and then sanded it down with my sander. Then, I used my circular saw to take off the bookcase sides even with the shelf. I love my tools! (my motto: #toolsoverjewels)
Here’s the leftovers after cutting the sides. I see more potential there!
SO COLD
So…as I mentioned it’s a might chilly out here, as in FREEZING. Time to head inside to do more of my work. eep!
Now that I’m nice and toasty inside, I begin the rest of my vision. Storage is what I’m about creating, so a few cubby drawers fit the bill perfectly. Using my drill and my jigsaw, I cut out the openings.
In order to have cubby drawers, I used those cut off side pieces to make faces and backs of tiny drawers. Also, this is where my scrap stash comes in handy to build the little drawers. My brad nailer made the job a breeze. yay!
In addition, I added a bottom to my upcycled bookcase headboard hutch.
TIME FOR PAINT
Finally, it’s time for the fun part…PAINT! {{happy dance}}. You know it was coming to that, didn’t you? It helps create a unified appearance to my design as I give the drawers and hutch one coat of a soft gray paint.
Meanwhile, I set about to dive back in my stash for some beadboard. I cut it to size and then I gave it a nice deep color with a Hickory Gel Stain.
Once all was cured, I tacked the beadboard on with my nailer. In addition, I added some apothecary bin pulls to the drawers. You can see how I’ve used those same pulls in past posts HERE.
ALL DONE
Finally, it’s time to see my upcycled bookcase headboard hutch in its finished state.
I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Not only is it fun, but also functional and stylish too. The best part about this hutch is it can be wall-mounted or resting on a surface as I’ve shown here. How would you display it?
Even the versatility of it makes my heart happy. Perfect for kitchen, laundry, entry, bedroom, and bath. Endless possibilities, don’t you think?
Furthermore, my milk glass urn collection really pops against that dark grain.
The only scrap I had left were those 2″ x 2″ pieces on the sides of the headboard. Those were sacrificed to keeping my fire going in order to stay warm while working. haha!
At last I have my building fix and had fun too. I hope you are inspired by what I’ve shared. Additionally, if you’d like to own this hutch, you can find it available in my online shop.
Magic Linen Waffle Blanket ~ $130
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With that in mind, up next, I’m digging into my stash to create more farmhouse decor. See their new look HERE.
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That farmhouse hutch is adorable and how pretty it would be to decorate for the holidays, especially with Easter coming up.
Ok, first thing I would paint……………well, it will be awhile before I can paint cause I’m in process of taking apart an old organ and then deciding what I can make using parts and pieces from the organ. Organ keys…….maybe some key holders using some of the wood and a couple of keys and adding cup hooks to hang; car – house – truck keys on.
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway opportunity
Thank you. I love these kinds of decor pieces because they can go into most any room and offer style and function. Sounds like you have some fun up your sleeve! 😀
Another amazing makeover! I never would have thought of adding drawers and making a hutch. I love the color you chose!
Larissa- I love the transformation! I did have a headboard like this… Solid wood though. (Yes, I’m that old!) This would still be a great headboard, but with fun storage!
Thanks, Melanie. 😀
It was so fun to take on the challenge. I’m delighted you like it, Debbie. Thanks!
Larissa, you are so creative. Once again you’ve created something wonderful. Gotta admit, I didn’t see your vision at first, but you hit it right on the nail.?
happy dance over here! Thanks so much, Kim. 😉
What a great idea! I see these in thrift store quite frequently and I never thought of this. You are so clever!!!!
That’s the spirit, Michele! They are handy for many things. 😀
Another creative transformation! Keep up the great work! I love seeing all your clever ideas! I have a stool that could use a makeover with some fresh paint….New paint brushes would be so helpful in getting this project checked off my to do list.
Thanks! Sounds like you have some DIY fun coming.
Nice work Larissa! Love this repurpose (and those drawers!!!)
Thanks! Glad I was able to make my vision come alive. Sometimes ya just never know… 😉
I have some chairs I would like to paint.
I’ve passed up many a headboard… think it’s time to start buying…!
That’s the spirit, Shelly!
As always an amazing rebuild!! Thank you for the giveaway too?
Thank you for the awesome encouraging words, Lori.
Great job! You have a very creative eye.
Thanks, Gail! I’m so excited to share.
Another awesome makeover, I wish I had half of your creativity! I bought one Zibra brush a while back and it’s my go to brush now, thanks for that recommendation. This giveaway is great, I have a library table as my next project although I have not figured out where I am going with it yet.
Thanks for saying so, Tammy. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoy these brushes as much as I do too. Sometimes pieces have to “talk” to me too. 😉
My little garage has three pieces ready to paint. Thanks for the giveaway!
You’re welcome. I hope you enjoyed my project. 🙂
This came out amazing! I can’t get over the transformation.
Thank you for the sweet, encouraging words.
Very nice, I like it
Thank you.
Your creativity is amazing….love what you did with the headboard! Thanks for the opportunity to win the awesome Zibra brushes!?
You are most welcome, Dale.
Another Ahhmazing transformation. You are a genius! I’d use new brushes on all the jewelry box upcycles I’ve been doing lately. Thanks!
I had such fun! Thank you, Tammy.
This one is just too cute! I just love the little drawers!! It may be my favorite “Larrissa” yet! …but wait I keep saying that. I guess you are just getting better and better 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win the brushes. xo
Love that, Alicia! 😀 You made me giggle.
LOVE cubbies! This is a great piece, Larissa! It won’t last long in your shop!
Thanks!! Super fun for me to have at it.
Very cute! The drawer idea would never have come to me! I think I would paint a buffet I have in my dining room.
It kinda had a blank spot begging for something. I’m so glad you like it! 😉
I love that this piece is vintage, yet still very current. Great job!
Thank you for getting what I was after. 😀
Wow Larissa, it certainly looked so cold out there while you were building this beauty! I love the addition of drawers and the pulls are just perfect! What a beauty!
It was frigid! Thankfully we are heading into warmer weather. yay!
Very creative fix for an old fashioned looking piece! You are so good at that! I have a question about the drawers though. Didn’t you have to add some kind of “track” for them to slid in and out on? Or was the bottom you added high enough to support the drawers?
Thanks! I added a bottom and then a strip to support the drawers.
You have the best ideas with what to do with otherwise throw away furniture. Enjoy your blog
very much
You just made my day, Tracy. Thank you!!
Who’da thunk! I have seen these and passed them by. Would be cute on my coffee bar.
woot, woot! Thank you so much, Carol.
I have found memories of my bookcase head board with sliding doors as a kid. Reading by flashlight way past bedtime ! Thanks for your contest, would love to try the brushes out on the ‘ projects ‘ I’ve been collecting in the barn over the winter ♡
Isn’t that the best!! I was always up reading whole novels in one night. Those were the days…
Your vision to repurpose this piece was excellent, nice job! We’re also anxious for spring to come to Minnesota so we can work outdoors more.
I bet you are! I feel so bad for those that got dumped on so heavily out west.
I didn’t have one of these when I was a kid. My bedroom set was provincial white with gold trim and a canopy. So funny, cause I was definitely not a girly-girl (and I got the scars to prove it!). But, my husband had one and it has been languishing for 40 years in the storage shed and that baby is solid maple! I hope to win the brushes to get started on it!
My sister had that exact set. haha!! I wanted to canopy so bad, but I had my grandparents first set and loved it too.
Oh gosh – the first thing I would paint if I won the brushes? Probably the closest unfinished project in my pile !! Have several old cabinet type pieces. Thanks for a chance to win brushes – a MUST for those of us who DIY.
Thanks Larissa.
You are most welcome, Cherie.
Great piece Larissa, I always enjoy your up-cycled goodies. Keep them coming, you Inspired me again,
Thanks for the encouraging words, Kelly.
Love this idea!
Awesome! 😀
This is amazing, both the finished piece AND the fact that you went out in that cold to do it!
haha…yup. Call me a nut. tee hee! 😀
Girl, you are so darn clever, I swear! I sure wish I could use tools like you do! My repertoire includes a hammer and a screw driver, honest! Well, also, very infrequently, a wrench!
I did actually have a bookcase headboard when I was a kid. It wasn’t nearly as cool as the one you just repurposed. Very plain, but real wood. Wish I had it now. My sister had an identical one as we shared a room. I wish I still had them both! I’d fasten them together and hang them above my bed so my books would be really handy as I love to read in bed. Wonder what ever happened to them??
You did a fabulous job on this up-cycle! Very inspiring.
You are too cute, Namoi! 😀 You have to find out what happened to them. Maybe they’ll turn up! 😀
I love zibra brushed and use them all the time. Last project was painting a huge barn quilt on my garage doors.
How fantastic to hear! yay! I would love to see your barn quilt.
You have totally knocked this repurpose right out of the park! I love this to bits and how you have added the drawers is just so clever! I love the zibra brush that you sent me and wish they were available here in Aussie Land!
Thank you so much for the love, Sam. you know I had fun sending that to you!
Hi Larissa. This is such a neat piece. You surely think outside of the box. I have a piece that i am missing drawers to. I wish i could see exactly how you made your drawers. I have a hard time thinking outside of the box. I always look forward to your Tuesday and Thursday’s blog. God Bless you!!
i am trying to enter your contest but i’m not sure what URL i Pinned. What does URL mean?
It is the the link in the web address bar at the top of the page. It would say something like https://www.pinterest.com/……
Thank you, Cheryl. I really just took the pieces I cut off (basically 1″x 4″‘s) and used more scrap 1″x 4″‘s and my nailer to build them. So simple and cute. 😉 Hugs!!
That is amazing… I never would have thought of… any of this! What a great remake! Those drawers!!! I love it sitting on a table too. So cool!
Seeing you bundled up for working in the cold has me shivering. I need to get out to the garage now to do some final sanding. It’s been pounding down huge romantic snowflakes all morning… BRRRR!!! Is anything colder than sanding in below freezing temps? My hands are not looking forward to this, haha! If I can just get through it, I can come in and start painting. I ALWAYS have paint projects around! Great giveaway!!!
You have made my day, Becky! I needed a pick-me-up giggle. Thank you! You are totally a kindred “freezing” spirit.
So cute. Love how you vision something way more useful. Wish I felt as comfortable with power tools as you do. Nice job! Stay warm ?
You can do it, Pamela! I still have qualms as I have injured myself. However, I enjoy it just too much to let it beat me. 😉
I love this hutch! Who would have thought it was a former headboard. I thought it was cold here cause it was about 70 with a chilly wind but girl it must really be freezing up there. I would use the Zibra brushes on that bunch of project pieces I’m trying to work through. Thanks for the inspiration and the giveaway.
Awesome! Thank you, Debra. It has been too cold for too long for my liking, but it does help the farmers and the earth rest. My pleasure to share.
Gorgeous end result, your posts always inspire me!
I am so delighted to hear that, Carol. Thank you!