Bookcase Surprise!

We began by collecting books and encyclopedias from thrift stores that were donated but the store was discarding. My husband cut them down to about 1 inch. After painting a 4X8 sheet of plywood black, we glued them in a pattern we liked. He cut faux looking drawers attaching them to the lower portion of the "bookcase". The center section actually opens for storage. Not willing to pay $20 for each of nine handles, hubby got dowels, sprayed them silver and made our own: for $2.00 total!! A strip of tape lights (which are actually white but photographed purple for some reason) with a remote runs across the top, and battery puck lights from the Dollar Tree light up the center shelves. The magic happens behind the books as they pull down to reveal two twin Murphy Beds. Purchased the kit for the beds online. Awesome for extra guests, but out of the way when used as an office. And only takes about 12 inches of room from the wall. In the last picture, we applied the same idea to hide a hallway door leading to a store room. Lots of picture taking and rave reviews from all who see these fun projects.