Today I’m going to show you how to add legs to virtually any piece of furniture. It’s super simple and pretty fool proof! If you can use a drill, you can do it!
First, you’ll need the materials. I got the bookcase on the side of the road and the metal brackets and legs from Lowes. They have a bunch of different sizes and styles so choose the size and style to suit your piece of furniture and your style. You will need a drill or a strong arm and a screwdriver. For this piece, I needed 4 brackets (under $2 each) and 4 legs (also under $2 each). Note: only 3 are pictured but I obviously needed 4. *winks*
Next, you’ll simply screw the metal plates on the bottom of your piece.
Then, the leg screws into the metal plate and that’s it!
All done! Now, I’m sure you know I’m not a fan of faux wood laminate furniture so I painted it. There’s an excellent tutorial for painting laminate here..
Here’s a close up of the legs. I love the added height and since the bookshelf was going in such a small space, the legs make it look less heavy in the room. I love how it turned out.
Told ya you could do it! Check out the full post for baby’s nursery nook here.
Adding the legs sure made the bookcase look so much better and suited for the space.
I have an old 1960′s dresser sitting out in the shop to repaint. I’ve been putting off the job as it looks so, well…60′ish. Each time I look at it, I think it needs legs for added height and also to bring it the 2000 era. Now all I need to do is to get some legs and brackets at Lowe’s.
The legs make such a huge difference. Great job!
Jenny
http://simcoestreet.blogspot.ca/
Adding those legs make SUCH a difference…love it!!
Where did you get the legs?
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this quick and easy update!
Leslie
House on the Way
This is a fantastic idea. Will need to try this on a bookshelf I have in my son’s room. Thanks for sharing. Susan @ throughmyporchwindow.blogspot.com
Beautifully Post, Very nice
Nice furniture is also available for your home at forgali.com
I love placing legs on my cabinets and everyone else finds it weird. I guess I have someone like you who supports me with my habit. Haha! You have an easier process in adding legs to that cabinet and I guess I’ll try using metal brackets for my next project.
< Carl Patten >
It is my great pleasure to visit your website and to enjoy your excellent post here. I like that very much. Office Furniture
So sweet! What a great idea
I love how you styled the room 
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Hmm.. i love such kind of DIY projects..!