5. Wrap fabric onto poster board, like you would a present, and secure edges of fabric with clear tape.
6. Add double sided tape to the wrong side of the fabric covered poster board. Add double sided tape to the top edge and bottom edge.
7. Place fabric covered poster board onto bookshelf back pressing along the top and bottom edge so that the double sided tape sticks to the bookcase.
8. Replace shelves.
9. Organize, style and enjoy!
This is such a simple fun and no-sew way to add a pop of pattern and color to a boring bookcase! This can be changed up as often as you want with another fabric for a whole different look.
What a great way to add color without making a long term commitment!
I have plans to paint this bookcase what color would you suggest? I’m thinking a soft whisper of blue would look great in this room, then of course I do love gray… let me know what your color vote is in the comments below!
I hope you enjoyed my Bookshelf Makeover! Do you have a ho-hum bookcase or shelving unit that could use this DIY fabric treatment?
Psst…to see the rest of my living room updates check out my Quick and Easy Living Room Makeover :
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Heather is a Designer and the owner of the Interior Design and Lifestyle website 
Heather,
Your bookcase looks wonderful! Love your choice of fabric.
Thanks so much Kathleen (that’s my middle name by the way!) I totally agree – that IKEA Britten Nummer fabric is a stand-out!
I am going to steal your idea!! Love it. I think the blue would look great.
cute, cute fabric! And love the way it added new life to the bookshelf.
Thanks Sharon – it really makes a big impact! I love how I can remove it and add different fabric too!
Absolutely so gorgeous, and what an easy idea!
Thanks Margo!
Wow, you make it look so easy Heather!! Great tips 🙂 Thanks, Nic
I love this idea, Heather! I might try it!!!
Oh so smart! I like the idea of using the poster board rather than the existing backerboard — which I tried to wrap once and failed 😉 i’m a sucker for grey; and it would look great with the fabric. BUT I agree that another colour would be a nice accent. How about grey for the frame and the whisper blue for the inside? Nice job Heather!
What a great solution! I have eight of these bookcases lining the walls of our office. This would definitely jazz them up!!
Such a lovely way to transform a book case!! Love the fabric!
What a great idea Heather! I love that it’s so easy to change up if you want a new look. And depending on the size of the bookcase, remnants are a great option to get that to-die-for fabric into your space!!
Exactly Donna!! Thanks for visiting!
What a cute idea! I love how it turned out! I think I could do this with some cubby shelves we have in our family room!
Jill
Doused In Pink
That’s a great idea Jill! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
This transformation is beautiful! I have a 3 shelf bookcase that I am going to try this on. I need to find fabric just like yours. I would love for you to link up at Totally Terrific Tuesday!