Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. We have a wall that we are trying to put our tv and some of our bookswe have tons and were leaning toward the hemnes bookcases with bridge and tv unit but i have been looking at the billy and wondering if we could use the tv unit from hemnes and the billy bookcases. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how good those composite and laminate shelves could look after a little dressing up. The ikea billy bookcase is such a good piece of furniture to hack. Ikea billy white bookcase in 2020 ikea billy bookcase white. Buy ikea billy bookcase and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The billy is so ubiquitous that there was a minor stir in 2011 when ikea announced they were changing their shape to increase the depth of the shelves. The goal behind the ikea hack was to create a useful division in the basement we had a really long wall that needed something to separate the games area from the media area what better way than to introduce more storage and some builtin bookshelves. Give a complete ideal look to your living room with this ikea billy bookcase hack. Uk minister robert jenrick laments a growing death toll as he delivers the latest briefing on the coronavirus response. Ikea s idea was that the new billy dimensions would have space to house more than just books. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy.
I had two shelves already from my former home office so i picked up two more tall billy bookshelves from ikea. We have all adored the top to bottom huge book libraries and shelves in many movies. Jan 17, 2014 it wasnt time to add the books just yet we had more to do. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. As much as i would love to have cute shelves showing off fun coordinating tchotchkes, these bookshelves will contain 100% books. You can use our shelving units to protect and show off your precious porcelain sets, the finest glassware, or store your unique collection, for example. Apr 24, 2017 the finishing touches have just been added to our custom shelving unit and its been styled to within an inch of its life. Bathroom bedroom bookcases and shelves childrens ikea cooking dining room even lower prices hallway home decoration home office home organization home textile ikea for your business kitchen lighting living room outdoor pet products rugs storage solutions swedish. As part of my revamp restyle reveal sitting room plans, i wanted to get rid of an old display cabinet that was not making the most of the space and create what looked like bespoke bookcase shelving. Ikea billy bookcase, medium oak veneer, 60cm x 28cm x 202cm the shelf was part of a larger system so has some screw holes where it has been attached to another shelf for stabilty. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customizable and used in many more ways than just for books. Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units whenever you need additional storage, just decide on what height suits your space best. Ikea billy, bookcase, oak veneer, adjustable shelves.
I started with 3 ikea billy bookcases and modified them to look custom. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the. Condition is good overall, but there is a small hole cut into the back in the lower portion of the bookcase. Built in billys part 2 ikea billy bookcase ikea billy bookcase. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. We used the oxberg doors for hidden storage underneath. Ikea billy bookcase library hack remington avenue scheduled via. I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are all over.
The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. Fancy a walltowall library or do you like to mix your family photos with your books. Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units whenever you need additional storage, just decide on what height. Ikea floating wall lack shelf white 11 34 x 10 14 concealed mounting sealed. Find loads of ideas and inspiration for your next ikea billy bookcase hack and save a ton of money in the process. Building billy billy billy corner bookshelf ikea corner. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. These diy builtins were made from ikeas billy bookcases and i am very proud of the way they turned out.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Another finishing detail that helped the bookshelves look less like a bunch of ikea furniture pushed together and more like a piece of custom furniture was using caulk to fill in all of the holes after we placed the shelves. Fresh and fun ikea hacks that are perfect for the style trends of. How to make an ikea bookcase look like a professional.
The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home. Jan 24, 2019 the goal behind the ikea hack was to create a useful division in the basement. We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. Even though the majority of the structure comes from tall ikea billy bookcases, you would never guess these built ins were actually inexpensive laminate furniture. Ikea diy the best ikea hacks all in one place the best trendy ikea hacks for 2019 style the best trendy ikea hacks for drop by and check out a collection of new. Jamie and phil will also appear on a new bbc2 series about people and their homes in june. A damaged edge or scratched surface can cause the glass to suddenly crack andor break. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. Ikea diy the best ikea hacks all in one place love this diy builtin wall with ikea bookshelves. What better way than to introduce more storage and some builtin bookshelves. If the item is found nondefective, the item will be sent back to the buyer at buyers expense. Create diy built in bookshelves using billy bookcases. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Creating an ikea builtin billy bookshelf is something i have wanted to do in this room for years. The billy bookcase is exceptionally easy to make look like a custom built in by using trim pieces and molding. I was wondering if the color blackbrown for billy bookcases is the same color as blackbrown for kallax bookshelves. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Fancying seeing how you can pimp up a cheapo set of bookshelves, into a thing of style and substance. May be completed with billy height extension unit in the same width for added storage vertically. If you missed part 1 of this project, be sure to check out my tips on how to pull off this ikea hack. Ikea the ikea billy bookcase is affordable, wellmade, and versatile, making it an ideal home for your book collection ikea is known for making quality furniture at an affordable price, and the.
A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. From a single bookcase to a wall to wall library the ikea billy. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Sep 11, 20 my ikea billy builtin bookshelves are finally primed, painted, caulked and styled. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves.
Well this particular billy was at least 10 years old, but still going strong. Ideas ikea living room furniture billy bookcases bookshelves for 2019 most recent pic ikea billy bookcase library hack remington avenue popular an ikea youngsters room remains to fascinate the kids, because they are provided a whole. Billy ikea hack, ikea billy bookcase hack, built in. Ive done it three times heres exactly how to make a billy. Sitting room plans, i wanted to get rid of an old display cabinet that was not making the most of the space and create what looked like bespoke bookcase shelving. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be.
Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Here you will find ikea bookcase classics as well as our new shelves for your books. Ikea hackers is all about modding, repurposing and customizing ikea products. He has been a house guest in many homes all over the world for 30 years now. No matter what, we have styles and sizes for every taste. I spent a lot of time planning this project to make them look more custom and now i cant even tell they were from ikea.
Our classroom ikea toy storage units ikea toy storage bookcase. Would suit a workspace garage area where maybe appearance is not. Either way, our multitasking bookcases make great homes for everything you like having around you. Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do.
This project was one of the easiest but most tedious projects i have done in a long time. If you have purchased a solid wood piece, the extra step of priming with the right primer shouldnt be necessary. Im thinking about doing a rollaway pantry with an ikea bookshelf. Billy bookcases make a great home for keeping together. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. Weve brought together all the very best ikea billy bookcase hacks for you. Oct 11, 2018 these ikea built ins have been been a long time coming. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. This is for a cable to be passed through, but will be easily covered up by books or dvds if not neede. How to use ikea billy bookcases in unusual ways in 2020 ikea.
How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc. Ikea billy bookcase library hack bookcase, ikea billy. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Today, i want to share with you how i styled the shelves. How to build diy built in bookcases from ikea billy. The ikea billy bookcase can be further customized with glass doors, a height extension unit, and a range of plasticcoated or veneered surface. See how 8 diyers each transformed 1 ikea classic the ikea billya bookshelf so familiar it goes by its first nameis one of the most popular furniture items in america, if not. Diy built ins ikea billy bookcase hack designed simple. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. All in all about 41 million billy s have been produced and ikea still makes about 3. Billy bookcase for sale in uk 82 used billy bookcases.
In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. Ikea billy bookcase hack for loads of storage and style. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. I used the recommendation and bought valspar dove white. Every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikea s billy bookcase. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution with adjustable height options and long lasting quality. This video shows you how to make ikea billy bookcases look just like professional built in bookshelves. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. How to build builtin bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves. How to make an ikea bookcase look like a professional builtin.
It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. Billy bookcase hack 8 customizations for ikea furniture. Billyoxberg bookcase white 80x202x30 cm ikea bookcases. This whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Ikea billy oxberg bookcase green with doors bookcase local pickup only. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 23, 2016. I measured the space in between the walls, in our case it was almost exactly 12 feet, or.
We had a really long wall that needed something to separate the games area from the media area. All of the little details that make flat pack furniture look cheap have been removed or covered up including those cheap. To figure out how to best use the space, the picture below shows how we did the math. Ikea billy bookcase is a simple unit with enough storage for a limited space or a foundation for a larger storage solution if you need it, and adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. If you love built ins but are scared of the price tag, check out these customized ikea pieces. Bookshelves with glass doors appealing awesome ikea billy. The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and make elaborate storage that looks great. There are so many great ways to hack the ikea billy bookcase to turn it into something beautiful. Its one of ikeas best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. May 01, 2017 so, not surprisingly, we headed to ikea.
Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as. With its seamless customization options that make it the perfect addition to rooms of any size, its no wonder ikeas billy bookcase series has become a beloved classic around the world. Ikea bookcases billy bookcase living room furniture shop with me shopping store walk through 4k duration. The ikea billy bookcase range is well known to all, but do you know the bes ikea billy hacks.
Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to. Its one of ikea s best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. Ikea billy bookcase for sale in london bookshelves gumtree. People werent necessarily buying them to use for books, but rather to display and organize other items. You will not believe how amazing a billy bookcase hack can look. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing.
Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. All in all about 41 million billys have been produced and ikea still makes about 3. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. Join us at daily creatives to design a lifestyle you dont need a vacation from. The top two shelves and the bottom two shelves are adjustable to different heights. This tutorial adds the enchanting sliding ladder to the billy bookcase wall. Ikea billy bookcase dimensions uk interior design ideas.
I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how good those composite and laminate shelves could look. Simple diy ikea billy bookcase hack using wood trim molding. Then prepare yourself for the billy bookcase builtin bonanza. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. You can choose a store and check the stock status for the product at the nearest ikea. Ikea billy bookcase for sale in england bookshelves gumtree.
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