Fabric Slipcover for Built-in Shelves

I'm always on the look out for ways to lighten up our house without painting the woodwork.  I've been happily married for 29 years and eleven months.  The Alaskan cruise is already booked.  Can't blow it now.
So.... I found a temporary way.
No, it's not really a slipcover.  It does involve fabric and can be removed without any damage to the wood. I was inspired by projects where patterned fabric was used in IKEA type bookcases.  

Here's the dark corner of our family room "before."

The materials I used were:

Two tri-fold cardboard displays (aka science boards)

Glue 

Scissors

Packing tape

Fabric

The texture of this fabric gives more interest in real life than shows in the photos of the completed project.

I trimmed the tri-fold cardboard to 46 inches wide (slightly less than the width of the shelves).  I had to use one complete and about half of the other board to achieve the 56 inch height.  The two boards are taped together with packaging tape.

I cut the fabric the same height as the board and four inches wider than the board.

Then I brushed plenty of glue all over the cardboard and attached the fabric.  For a finished look, I wrapped the excess two inches of fabric around the sides using a little more glue to attach it to the back.   

The fabric covered board is now held flat and in place by the removable shelves in front of it.

A small change for sure, but this girl is happy to be rid of that dark corner.

Hope to see you back here for Monday Social on Sunday night!

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