I have not had any issues with light shining through from behind (which was a concern of mine), but I think that's probably some thanks to the canvas being hung on a wall that doesn't receive direct light.

I have a photographic memory, so it’s actually easier for me to have them grouped by color (I’m more likely to remember the size/shape/color of the book and where I placed it than the name or author). I’ve organized other people’s bookshelves by genre before and it can still look really good. The trick is to pull the book all the way forward to the edge of the shelf so they look uniform - it still looks neat and structured and then you can use a different system to categorize.

Originally I wanted walnut, but then I was too cheap lol

Thank you! I think that making a short side and long side, then using those pieces as a template to cut the other short/long sides really helped me make sure everything was the same size and remained square.

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Thank you! The tapestry is 60" x 51"

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Thank you, I appreciate it!

I actually didn't show the couch in front of the fireplace in the video, but I think it looks a lot better than expected - I'll include it in a future video! I don't really have a need for a fireplace in Southern California - if it was up to me, I'd take it out entirely!

Yes, I'm doing alright! I've been pretty busy with work and activities, so the videos have slowed down. I am currently in the process of editing a new video which hopefully I can publish soon. Thanks for checking in!

That's a new question for me, so I'm not really sure what you're talking about. Did you create an account to bully people, or is there another meaning behind your username?

Thank you! Haha - yep, tiger here!

I used Rhino3D because that's a program that I already had, but I'd actually recommend Google Sketchup to most people.

Yes, similarly to how I cut a small hole in the corner at 12:46 for the surge protector, I cut a tiny square in the backing behind the Xbox and fished the cords out at the bottom to plug in.

Good question! The base is attached to the wall, using the same method shown at 18:30

The wallpaper we installed UniQstiQ Black and White Peony Wallpaper Mural. Ours is 100" x 100" in the peel-and-stick version (also comes pre-pasted). It's a mural, but the pattern repeats so if you have a larger space, you could do two side by side. Here is the link: www.uniqstiq.com/collections/murals/products/black-and-white-peony-wallpaper-mural?variant=42533078597848

Thank you! For me, they were "free" to make because I already had all of the supplies on hand, and I got the lamp bases from a neighbor moving out. One of these days, I'll make a tutorial video for the origami shades. It was a lot of trial and error!

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Nevermind I saw that you answered this question elsewhere! But I think you do amazing work, you are an inspiration!

@@titi4112 Thank you!

Thanks! As for why Ikea - I'm not sure if you noticed, but I was painting and assembling all of those bookcases in a single parking space in my shared apartment garage, and transporting all of the wood in the back of my sedan. While I'd love to have the space to build and refinish furniture, that simply doesn't work with my current lifestyle. I turned to Ikea because the flat-packing makes it possible for me to transport in my own car (though I barely fit the bookcases in!), it's affordable (wood prices were up when I built this - I think they're slowly dropping), and since I'm in an apartment and these aren't true built-ins meant to last forever, longevity wasn't a priority. I don't think that everything should be an Ikea hack or a DIY (I definitely support hiring professionals to construct quality built-ins), but there's different times/situations when that's a good option to have.

Thank you for taking time to answer me, I really do admire you skills, think you are very gifted, that did looks very very nice, I wish I could it myself. My comment was not a criticism, just an general observation, there are so many ikea hacks that looks very nice.

@@weiliu8634 Oh, no, I didn't see it as criticism - I enjoy the conversation! I definitely think there is a time and place for Ikea. If someone owns their home and has the ability to either build their own custom units or hire a professional to create custom built-ins, why turn to Ikea? For many of those, I think it's because they're actively trying to create content for social media and Ikea is a great search term, and also because of the low entry price. Ikea hacks could be considered the "fast fashion" of furniture/built-ins.

Thank you! It's not easy being green!

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