Revamp The Look Of Your Bookshelf On A Budget With A Tile Sticker Upgrade

A bookshelf is a bookshelf, right? The most consideration you probably gave it in the past was to deliberate about its size and the type of wood or other material used for its construction. After all, a bookcase is just a connected bunch of shelves — until one day when you find yourself staring at it, and decide you really need to shake things up a bit and give your book cubbies a little style. Even if you have a small remodeling fund, you can revamp the look of your bookshelf on a budget with a tile sticker upgrade. Whether you decide to use stick-on tiles to cover only the inside surfaces of your bookcase or give it an all-over makeover, the project isn't just a relatively inexpensive one, but it's also fairly easy.

Peel-and-stick tiles provide a simple, low-mess solution to the dreary factory-standard bookcases that many households have, and they won't break the bank. You might even find yourself so happy with the bookcase upgrade that you'll want to spread the tile idea to other parts of your home. The tiles are similar in concept to the 12 easy DIY liners you can use in your cabinets and drawers. So if you find yourself with a few leftover tiles after revamping your bookcase, add them to nearby spaces for a cohesive look. As you're peeling and sticking, take your time. Similar to the method of the best way to install Dollar Tree peel and stick tiles for an affordable backsplash, being strategic gives you the opportunity to adjust as you go to ensure your tiles are properly aligned.

Choosing a peel-and-stick tile for your bookshelf might be the most difficult part of this DIY upgrade. If you go shop in-person, you may find several designs, which will vary widely in style and can be found in dollar stores and home improvement retailers. If you look online, you can find them easily, too, and your choices will be plentiful. You could go with designs that mimic stone, slate, brick, or traditional tile patterns. You also could stretch your wings with more adventurous mosaics or geometric designs. The eye-catching design of the Main Street Store 8-inch by 8-inch teal and silver leaf design that comes in a pack of 24 lends a tin tile vibe to the DIY. A more traditional feel is available with the Chejiaye Store marble peel and stick waterproof backsplash tile, which are about 12 by 12 inches.

When you have finished revamping your bookcase, you'll need to fill it back up again with all your things, and this is no better time to do it right. Nate Berkus offers several insightful tips that will change the way you style your bookcase, but one of the ideas from the "why didn't I think of that" category is stacking a few books rather than standing them up. It helps create visual interest and lets you put a knick-knack on top of the stack. And now that your bookcase has some beautification, more organized shelves will allow you to see those pretty tiles you added.