Inspired: Rain Gutter Bookshelves
Monday, March 2, 2009Uhmm… we’re totally stealing this idea! On her inspiring flickr page, mommy Nicole (nicandboys), shared the wonderful playroom she designed for her kids. Our favorite design element? The library wall display! To achieve this look, Nicole bought a bunch of standard white rain gutters and lined them against the south wall of the room. She filled the “shelves” with kid’s classics and favorites and voila … a cheap, simple, and innovative library.
It totally helps that the bright orange contrasts so well with the white gutters, so if you’re going to attempt this project, be sure to keep that in mind. Also, we can’t help but think the alphabet cards above, and play table below essentially complete the look!
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KatieG says:
March 2nd, 2009 at %0:%Mar %p
how neat does that look? I would love to see some close up pictures of the gutter shelves.
Rain Gutters says:
March 11th, 2009 at %1:%Mar %p
Awesome idea,
I use copper raingutters as a planter box on my deck.
Jen says:
August 28th, 2009 at %1:%Aug %p
I am linking to this on my blog! Great idea, thanks!!
organic baby cribs says:
September 9th, 2009 at %1:%Sep %p
Nice! Great job! The room looks neat with it and the color of the wall blended well with the books!