Here are the bookcases that we have been working on, for the office, in all their glory. I can claim 95% (ok 90%) of this build so let me say I really really love them, even more so now that I’m getting to finally put pretties in them (which will be a whole separate office makeover post later).
You can see the plans for this bookcase here if you would like to build your own. I love Ana and her plans. 🙂
We pretty much followed her plans to a t, minus a few tweaks here and there. If we had to do it over we probably would have went with the nail gun and glue 100% over using the Kreg Jig. We do love that little jig but don’t prefer to use it on some builds. This was one of them.
We used EverTrue plank paneling for the backs which was somewhat of a pain. You can buy it (@ Lowe’s) in packages of 6 planks and just hope you get something good in those packages. If you are going for perfect looking panels this is NOT for you. I, however, like the knotty look. 🙂 Also note that it will take 7 panels for one bookcase but the 8′ pieces will allow for your last panel to be pieced with leftovers. That is a-ok in my budget friendly book.
The stain used was Minwax English Chestnut.

Kristi Eller
Friday 15th of August 2014
I love these book cases. The place where you are supposed to be able to click on for the plans doesn't work. Any ideas or do you still have a copy? Thanks.
Melissa Coleman
Saturday 16th of August 2014
http://ana-white.com/2012/03/plans/kentwood-bookshelf
Rayana Botelho
Saturday 8th of March 2014
Love how these came out! great job :)
Melissa Coleman
Saturday 8th of March 2014
Thanks Rayana! :)
Infarrantly Creative
Saturday 15th of September 2012
Love em love em love em! Great job. I love the two toned stained you used!
Melissa
Monday 17th of September 2012
Thanks hun! :)
xoxo,Melissa
Shelly Ann
Monday 6th of August 2012
Those are handsome book cases! I really like them.
Alyssa
Tuesday 15th of May 2012
This bookcase looks so good, I really like the panels that you used in the book, I like the look it gives the whole bookcase. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday! I hope to see you at the next party!
Melissa
Tuesday 15th of May 2012
I like the way the backs turned out too. My hubby tried to talk me into just doing a straight wood but I stayed firm that it wasn't what I wanted, even if it was easier. haha!
I will definitely link up again.
xoxo,Melissa