I Turned an IKEA Bookcase into a TV Console (Without a Single Power Tool!)
Photo by Amy Bartlam; Styling by Kelly Dawson
A funny thing happens when you do something for a long time — it becomes a part of you and a part of how you see the world, without you having much of a say in it. Case in point: After years of writing about other people’s homes professionally, I knew the spaces that best resonated with me were those most reflective of their owners.
People who loved displaying souvenirs always spoke warmly about their travels, just as those who love a certain living room paint color always seemed to be wearing it during our chats. Homes feel their best when they’re treated like mirrors, and I wanted mine to reflect me. So when I first stepped into an angular, sunny apartment in my hometown, honestly, the first thought I had was the furthest wall from the door needed a long console.
