05.14.08
i just threw down 199 bucks for the ikea expedit bookcase. although it isn't the easiest thing to put together (helpful hint: use several 3-foot adjustable clamps!), the cubbies are simply to die for.
last week, i saw this retro makeover on apartment therapy and now i'm tempted to crank up the I-CANDY dial on my virgin expedit.
and it's easy, people. 1). take some groovy wallpaper; 2). pin it to the back of the bookcase; 3. admire your work.
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Comments
ah, swweet.
i have one of these!
now i just need some wallpaper links.
peace.
Posted by: kelly | May 14, 2008 at 03:27 AM
This is great. I swear you are my new favorite blog!! We have one of these and it is great--so nice looking for the price. We got ours from the scratch and dent section for slightly cheaper ($140 I think), but the downside was we had to figure out how to get it apart and back together with no instructions. We got it to our van on a cart, then when trying to disassemble, the whole thing suddenly collapsed like a deck of cards, much to the amusement of everyone in the lot. Luckily, it wasn't damaged!
Just a note that you should attach it to the wall with heavy-duty screws if you haven't already. Don't want to be the victim of a tumbling bookcase, unless Peter Braady is in the vicinity to be your hero! : )
Posted by: Mary T. | May 14, 2008 at 12:56 PM
mary t., first of all, i'm so, so very impressed that you put the thing together without instructions. constructing ikea without directions is truly a dark and scary road for me. you are my hero.
secondly, thanks for the wall tip! the expedit actually comes with wall type brackets in the package, so i guess i'll give them a go. xoxo, t.
Posted by: tula | May 14, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Any good wall paper companies you like to use?
Posted by: Emma | May 15, 2008 at 11:03 PM
ooooh I love it!!! How fabulous! It's a great idea!
Posted by: Jen | June 06, 2008 at 03:27 PM
Where did you get that wallpaper by the way...?
Posted by: Jen | June 06, 2008 at 03:28 PM
i have these cubbies! i almost died putting it together, but i love them. sadly i did not think to put cool wallpaper backing on them. wah! but i still love them, and you just gave an excellent tip to all!
Posted by: drollgirl | May 02, 2009 at 11:36 PM
i love you post
Posted by: taobao | November 11, 2010 at 12:09 AM