Quick Thrift Store Bookshelf Makeover

I was happy to find this $5, wood bookshelf at the Habitat Restore. Even though it is dated, it is solid and I knew I could give it a quick makeover.

Some paint, stain and a few new additions, and it has a fresh and updated look. 

Keep reading to see how I completed this quick makeover.

I removed the flimsy back and gave the piece a light, hand sanding and then painted it a color I mixed up, a muted peacock green.

I thought there was only one shelf, but when I removed the shelves, I realized there were two sandwiched together. I sanded the shelves.

I stained the shelves and some thin, reclaimed wood for the backing. I had four cedar feet from the cedar chest I redid a few years ago, I sanded and stained these as well.

I attached the feet

and the wood backing. Everything got a spray on clear coat. 

I love that the shelves are adjustable. A small profile bookshelf like this adds a touch of color and is a fantastic piece to add some organization and display to a space.