DIY IKEA Built-in Library Shelves *AFFORDABLE & EASY HACK* 

Apologies for the black screen at the end of the video! I had an outro to place there and it didn’t export properly. Was just wanting to say thank you so much for watching :)

Drew I have to say I was skeptical about the bookcases but they came out absolutely stunning! I think instead of the rosettes I would’ve done a brass rail to match the lamps and then I would’ve filled that area with plants! But I’m super happy that you’re in love with it 😍😍

Creativity + meticulous attention to detail + technical knowhow = perfection. Well done, yet again, Drew.

WOW WOW WOW the shelves look so amazing. I was thinking that whole wall would look too busy and heavy with the door and shelves but it actually came out INCREDIBLE especially when you painted them to match the walls. You’re such an AMAZING designer. Can’t believe you started out doing little apartment DIYs! Bravo to you drew!

Thank goodness the doors are mounted no more falling over, that took 10 yrs off my life lol. I love watching each new thing being finished and completed. Wow just so beautiful

I was right there with Justin when he said "they look interesting", when you asked about the rosettes. But once again, you have an eye and a creativity to come up with and deliver remarkable results.

I love the step you built. That was a great idea to use the wood from Lowe's. Great job! I can't wait to see the bookshelf with the metal rods attached.

The bookcases surrounding the doors make it look like a chateau door. So beautiful

I love what your doing with this house. your improving and restoring its beauty when some other designer would have gone with modern trends, blown out the walls for that open floor plan everyone has to have, put up subway tile and slapped white paint on everything. what your doing is classic and will not be out dated in 5-7 years when the next trend comes along, keep doing your own thing.

Did something go wrong in editing? The ending looks off :/

Drew love your project. Not a fan of the rosettes. But everything else wonderful. Like the idea of the slanted shelf

Drew, not only are you talented designer, you’re becoming a skilled craftsman! Bravo! Looks amazing and the chairs, like icing on the cake!!

Love it! The Gothic style you have throughout your house reads castle vibes to me. So I think the rosettes lean into the castle vibes. I am here for it. The bookcases are stunning!

Am I crazy or was the outro blacked out for like a minute? Drew this looks so good! Bravo.

I for one, love the bookcases, IMO no home should be without them. Love how you transformed them so they look like they’ve always been there. I think the chairs were worth the investment, and the amber gold chenille looks fabulous! Everything you’ve done suits that beautiful original ceiling. Love it ❤❤

I love the way your videos are structured. Although we’ve seen clips of the book shelves in other videos, I love seeing it from the start! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this!

Drew, I've been watching your videos since you were making one of your first rental apartment a beautiful space and taking us on your journey. I have to say that I am thoroughly enjoying your new home's makeover. I am so proud of you. Wishing you all the success you deserve with much love. 🥂❤️

i love love love the results specially with the small squares on the top of the shelves! so cute and came so well together

From 19:50 to the end it's all black screen! I have a feeling we're missing the full reveal 😭

Drew, when I think back on everything you’ve worked on and completed-the windows; refinishing, scraping, adding munitions-the paint, the fireplace, the stained glass-now the built-ins! It really is all in the details. It’s all so amazing! Kudos to Justin and Maria as well!

tbh i dont know if its just me but the ''trim'' on the top ... idk it doesnt seem to go, and id have painted the bookcases the same dark color as the door so it looked like a giant piece with the door included, but its a great idea

Drew, love the bookcases. Have you thought about adding small LED lights that shine up to the ceiling running behind the rosettes? Place them midway the depth of the shelves, and maybe even see if you can change the color of the lights to go with whatever mood you want to give. I’m not meaning a strip of lights but a row of 2-3” round lights. It would highlight those beams that are on your wall. I think that would be dramatic! And I know you like drama 😂

If you’re going for comfy castle vibes you found them 🏰 the bookcases frame those gorgeous stained glass doors perfectly. What a warm, inviting space. Love what you’ve done with the place! ❤

Book cases look amazing. I’m not a rosette fan, but understand why you incorporated them into your design. Love the lights inside the book cases. I think some warm white dim lighting behind the rosettes would accentuate the architecture on the ceiling and give you a warm cozy vibe to that side of the room. Thanks for sharing.

I think the rosettes are fussy, love the rest.

Just a heads up, the last few minutes of the video are black with just music. I have a feeling that was not intended!

Love the bookshelves, hate the top trim’s

Instead of the Rossets on top, I think it would have looked a little nicer to have done something similar to the ceiling beam design on top of the bookcases. Just my 2 cents.

I am so so happy you really leaned into the medieval aspect of the design. It's so hard to find modern interpretations/DIYs that look editorial rather than cheap and kitschy 😍 That step is setting off my ocd tho, it's way too narrow for the average foot 😂

Oh wow, that idea with the slanted shelves and those lights is perfect! I'm a fan of architecture and interior design books so totally stealing that and try to make it work in my home so I can display them better

there is something so addicting and euphoric about watching you approach your DIYs. You make it look so easy and fun, and I appreciate that so much about your videos. The main reason I love design is the problem solving aspect of it, and you are constantly solving problems and making things look so seamless and beautiful. amazing job!

The rosettes look more Roman than anything. I thought you said you were going to try to keep it spanish design?

Oh Drew holy cow Drew. Seriously a bow down to you. Your work is phenomenal. I love everything you’ve done and how you brought light into the room. The details to the bookcases make it from an ordinary functional to statement a Gorgeous statement. Oh, and putting the rosettes along the very top spaced out Makes a little bit like a castle with the mid evil beans in light fixtures. I hope I’m explaining this the way I mean for it to come out. Just plain or just a piece of molding just would not have carried the style of the ceiling and the beams and everything up there down into the walls the bookcases the incredible gorgeous, unique vintage French doors. It just wouldn’t have accented them to this level. And what you did at the bottom of those French doors. Holy moly they’re not just functional in those beautiful doors there. Oh no, it’s a piece of art just from the floor to the bottom of those doors. I love it love it love it every little tiny detail not just the big ones are mine blowing. Can’t wait to see what you do next. I am enjoying this so much Drew thank you thank you thank you. Oh, and the Monterey chairs are so uniquely perfect. They bring like the structure and strength of that mid evil/Art Deco era altogether. The detail on the sides I feel completely in love with so something I would love to get my hands on. There’s so unique and rare and one-of-a-kind really. So like each piece is a little different. And the resources you have discovered to buy really unique pieces for your home like that antique stone sink, I think, from like turkey, amazing. This home is truly becoming more and more of a work of art. Thanks for taking us along to these unique shops, which I would never get to explore and enjoy. If not for you. I am so very much living vicariously through you. I’m a 60-year-old Mama/Nana in the Pacific Northwest and I pretty much spent my life changing diapers and flipping tortillas lol. But I learned so much from you that I save up and get little pieces here and there and you and MacCenna have really influenced me in ways I never imagined I’d be influenced into a totally different direction. My style is definitely Mexican BoHo. But I’ve introduced neutrals like creamy off whites which I never really saw is my style and now I’m in love with. I also love, your choice of fabrics texture, even more than color that you chose for your chairs. Actually, I love all the things you’ve had reupholstered or done yourself. But chenille not like the chenille and bedspreads, but the chenille like in throw blankets and like you did on your chairs, I am passionate about. Thank you so much for taking me a long your journey. It’s turning out to be quite the ride.

hmm it’s nice but i still don’t like the doors being so enclosed by the shelves. just feels cramped to me, but the shelves definitely look good on their own, just feel like it cramps it up next to the doors and the windows. Wish it could have been on another wall

I would LOVE to see this room at night where it wouldn’t be so backlit! Especially with all the warm lamps and lights on. Omg

It is amazing how your viewers truly care about you Drew....haven't even met you but am so glad you're wearing g a mask.....when sanding.

Drew, everything looks great! I love how you took simple IKEA bookshelves and completely redid them to look like they are built-ins! The Monterey chairs are absolutely stunning and look amazing with the rug you have down!

Love the cushion cover colour. Also like that you are adding a metal rack on the display shelves.

I saw the negative comments on Instagram and Im so sad, that people think, your home its made for them... Its what you love and what you want to have in your HOME. the whole room commes sooo nice together, I live in Europe and this is great example of the design here. You do a great job!

The doors, the shelves, the finishing touches, everything looks amazing!!! I think the end of the video is missing the video because there is only audio.

I had my doubts about the bookcases. I should have known as usual Drew makes them look Amazing.❤️

The bookcases look STUNNING! I cannot believe how much character the rosettes add! Stealing that idea for sure. 🤗❤️

Murphy's oil soap will keep those floors beautiful in-between waxing. The shelves are awesome and the color of those chairs are so good.❤

Love the bookcases.Not sure about the rossette trim on top.I think I would back them with wood to give them the depth without the Cheap itsy bitsy look.They look like they don't belong there.

I love, love, love your creativity Drew. And the fact that you are not afraid to take chances or try new things.

Wow love how it all came together..what a transformation..great job..I think everyone needs a Drew and MaCenna in their life..❤

Not only are you amazingly talented, creative, and energetic, you are so fun to watch. This project looks fabulous. I may try the bookcases. You've given me courage.

the rosettes were a daring choice, but i’m glad you went for it! they look so much better than i expected. i should’ve known you could pull it all together!

Lol Justin “ that’s interesting..” drew “I love it”

LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea that you put into designing the bookshelves. You had a vision and went for it. Looks Beautiful.🥰❤️

The sopranos style ending really kept me on my toes!!

The bookshelves came out Great! They look totally luxe and as if they were always part of the room ! Great job ❤ Love the chairs and that fabric is amazing. I just want to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. You are so talented and do such beautiful work. I hope you are proud of yourself and are enjoying your lovely home. ❤

Your attention to detail is absolutely wonderful. You've given me so many ideas. The shelves look fabulous!

Omg yes, I've been waiting for this exact video! Ever since you told us your plans for the bookcases I've wanted to see how it'd turn out. Great job again, Drew (and Justin and Marie)!

OK, when you showed the paint sticks behind the trim pieces on the shelves, we got a glimpse of your ceiling beams. And they have such a gorgeous stencil work on them. I don’t know how I never noticed that before. But those are gorgeous.

Yep the bookshelves do look amazing..such a clever add with the steps..love the fact you just don’t design but actually get stuck in…a very talented young man..

I hope we get a video all about how you style the shelves!! I have a floor to ceiling built in bookcase in my 1940s cottage home and I’m so overwhelmed by the shelves!! It’s been two years in the home and I still don’t feel like they are right 🤪. Everything looks amazing!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

OMG - what an incredible transformation and the chairs are amazing! Can't wait to see more - Love you Drew and Crew!!!!

Why must these people watch if they have to be negative. I love your videos. House is turning out beautiful and it feels like you.

Has Justin come around on the rosettes? The way he said "I think it's interesting" reminded me of when you don't like something (or not sure) but don't wanna say it lol 😅

Drew, love the bookcases!! Help, the outro was black from about 19:56. We are tortured with not seeing the styled shelves lol.

Everything looks great Drew! The built-ins turned out beautifully! Love the color of them and the walls. The chairs are beautiful! I LOVE that color fabric, and can't wait to see what's next. Overall, everything looks fantastic!!❤ You all work so hard, but the results are so worth it!❤

Drew- the bookcases are gorgeous - love the lights. The rosettes just seem out of place and just deliberately placed. I agree with other comments molding should have been used as well. My eyes go directly to the rosettes and not the beautiful shelves created.

I love the addition of the step in front of the doors. That really looks good. Nicely done on the bookcases. Can't wait to see them all decorated.

I love you for respecting the original vibe of this home. Most try to modernize every space by default without considering the original intent. You however , pay homage while bringing it all into this time period tastefully and beautifully Everything you do is classic and stylish I love it so much!! You sir have an old soul and I am here for it ❤

I have a feeling by the ends of this video, there will be some people wondering why they ever doubted Drew ❤

Y’all were so skeptical about these bookcases but as always Drew delivered. Thanks for sharing the process, I’m remembering the tips for my own home. Can’t wait to see them styled!

I gotta say....I was a skeptic....but I love this! Was afraid u would go dark with the stain but I love that u kept it light and matching the walls! And the rosettes? A nice touch! I love of the visual interest it gives

I absolutely love the bookcases , all of your efforts have paid off ten-fold . I have a wall of bookcases in my front room . So elegant . The Monterey chairs are gorgeous in that Amber chenille; & in front of that focal library wall !Bliss ! Well done , young man , well done !

What a beautiful job you did. Can’t wait to see the finished product, amazing!!

Love the bookcases except for the trim at the top, I feel it detracts from the chunky dark lines of vault and furniture and the criss cross of the doors. However, I don't live there, you do , and if you love them that's all that matters. So enjoy watching the transformation of your home.

The bookshelves remind me of a castle with the spaced out trim! Absolutely in love with them!

OMG, the bookshelves are gorgeous Drew, yall did a great job!!!

Drew, the rosettes on top? Pure genius! Reminds me of dental moulding. ❤️

I love that you converted IKEA bookshelves into gorgeous customized builtins! Stunning with a wonderful detail at the top. In a poll I would vote for the persons suggestion for mood lighting on the top to highlight the beams. Can’t wait to see them decorated! ❤❤❤

The rosettes on top of the shelves are so reading medieval castle which makes my heart soar! Love it m’lord!

Love the trim at the top! So glad you painted the shelves the same color as the walls. Oh and the fabric you used for the chair upholstery? OMG! Just love it! ❤

I agree with other comments about not really diggin' the rosettes on top of the bookshelves. I think a strip of the same egg and dart moulding you used around the doors would look great and would visually tie the doors to the shelving units. I was also hoping you'd paint the shelves dark brown to match the existing trim because I think this would tie the built ins to the rest of the room and make them look like they're original to the home.

Looked great Drew. I was wondering if that step was deep enough to step on, could do with being bigger so you can get your whole foot on or you’ll be tripping. Congrats on the room 👏🏻

The bookshelves are awesome! Thank you for inspiring me to do my bookshelves. Your whole house is to die for!

Is the end only for me completely black? Without any video? 😢 I couldn’t see the end result :(

It is funny how people from the US think having concrete houses is crazy 🤭

Great transformation on the bookcases, Drew, and I love that you painted them the wall color. I have to agree with some of the other posters, the rosettes are off and not in keeping with the classic look you always strive for. A horizontal line across the top would not be a bad thing, and would bring more attention to the beautiful beam above.

Great job on the shelving Drew - it looks as though it has always been there. Those chairs are gorgeous. Just love how this room is coming together.

Ohhhh it is stunning! Definitely saving this for my next house! We have lots of IKEA bookcases that I’d love to do something like this with but we’re hoping to sell in a couple of years so I don’t want to get crazy with a bunch of DIY projects haha

Drew, I love you and your content, but you really need to get rid of the castle trim on the top and add doors to the bottom row to help anchor the shelves by giving it more visual weight at the bottom.

Absolutely beautiful! You know, the top trim, the rosettes, which I agree were a great, inspirational design solution, give a medieval castle vibe, which totally works.

absolutely love how the built ins turned out! What a creative way to get a custom look at a bargain price

I don't like the rosettes

I'm loving all the things you are doing to the house Drew, wouldn't it be great if we could stay at that house for a day? 🤣

The technical term for what you did with the rosettes is crenellation. It also almost serves as classical dentils. It was a clever solution

I watch every video and admire how you keep developing. It feels like your creativity keeps evolving. Congratulations on all your well deserved accomplishments. You are so dedicated.

Are there 2 minutes of the video missing at the end, or is it only me?

Hilarious to me that so many people were like “the bookcases look soooo cheap no don’t do it!” Like… obviously they looked cheap before lol, that’s why you said from the beginning that you were going to overhaul them

Love the bookcases! They look like custom book cases with the trim on and the rosettes. Love the lights too. Having the slanted shelves is such a good idea. Chairs look super comfy too. Looking forward to how you style the bookcases.

I think you did a splendid job with this. I am not a fan on the top rosettes and I think that you will probably will find another more vintage idea later on. but of course it's your house so it's great if you love them.

What happened at the end, the video went black

When Drew said "circle medallion thingies", my mind was like "That's a rosette." I was so proud MaCenna instilled that word in my brain from watching her cottage renovation videos.

The Billy bookcase conversion-GENIUS!

Drew, you definitely put your magic touch on these IKEA bookshelves because it most definitely looks like a built-in custom unit... I'm in luv again🤩🧡