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Building fitted alcove book shelves DIY
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getmore4less wrote: »Ikea hacks are common solutions for many problems where custom would be expensive or time consuming.
Ideal would be a lengths to match the shelves or maybe fillers painted the same as the wall.
with 3 units you could go for 4 small gaps
another option might be to get bookshelf strips and supports to build into any framework
http://www.screwfix.com/p/bookcase-strips-nickel-plated-16mm-x-1m-pack-of-10/23466.
What material would create the best finish? (after painting?) I was thinking MDF, or would pine be better?0 -
Could you fit a cd rack in the gap?0
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