And a big thank you to amy howard at home for providing me with free paint for this project. I am subscribed to a lot of car magazines and i have a lot of magazines simply lying around the house. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. The book of home design using ikea home furnishings.
Gillis lundgren, who designed ikeas billy bookcase. We offer wood and metal construction, as well as styles ranging from ladder shelves to folding shelves to maximalist. Different wall materials require different types of fasteners. After a three hour drive directly out into the heart of the country, we came to a long low building in which every billy bookcase is made. Use fasteners suitable for the walls in your home not included. Ikea billy bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. Choose from a range of sizes and colours, including bold red and blues to classic white, black and natural wood. 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. The ikea billy bookcase was the perfect answer to my library wall woes. Billy series ikea discover our billy modern bookcase series, modular by design and a flexible storage unit that can be used for more than just books and not just within your living room. There are so many great ikea book case hacks out there, so i thought i would share a few here today that might work in my sitting room. Top ten ikea hacks of 2012 model home interior design see more.
The ikea billy bookshelf is a classic favorite that wont let you down. Jun 18, 2018 create custom builtins from ikea bookcases. Create custom builtins from ikea bookcases popsugar home. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between.
As much as i would love to have cute shelves showing off fun coordinating tchotchkes, these bookshelves will contain 100% books. Create a custom builtin bookcase from standard ikea billy bookcases with this easy step by step tutorial. According to ikea s website, its estimated that one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world every five seconds just let that sink in for a minute. Ikea billy bookcases, are so easy to turn into built ins. It was dreamed up in 1978 by an ikea designer called gillis lundgren who sketched it on the back of a napkin, worried that he would. Sep 11, 20 we chose to go with the billys because i wanted builtin bookcases up to the ceiling. Had to put together 5 of these and i lost the bloody hammer. The book of home design using ikea home furnishings parikh, anoop on. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. Need a place to store your favourite novels or show off your most beloved items.
Oct 09, 2014 for a book lover, theres nothing more beautiful, and more satisfying, than a huge wall of builtin bookcases. Furniture ac pacific acme agh deco augienb augiengb abbyson abode 84 accent plus accentuations acme furniture acmefurniture ada home decor akoada akoyovwerve akozon alaterre alera alera technologies inc allied brass altra altra. To see that it can be done in an apartment without an involved workbenchshopetc is inspirational as well as the details about the latice wood. The ikea billy is easily one of the most widely recognized bookshelves in the worldand for good reason. Faux builtins using ikea billy bookcases closet shoe shelves. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. Read the full post to get the tutorial on diy builtins with ikea billy bookcases. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billy s plus 6 doors in our rav4.
How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. While the billy wont likely wow your house guests, it does serve its function well. To figure out how to best use the space, the picture below shows how we did the math. Billy bookcase storage ideas ikea home tour youtube. But installing builtins can be pricey, and if you live in a rental, its not really an option at all. Can be used with billy height extension unit in the same width for added storage vertically. The only thing is a slight burn mark on the underside of one shelf see pic, which cant be seen when looking at the bookshelf. Love this how to make a billy bookcase look expensive. Without further ado, heres how to make a walltowall bookcase with our ikea billy bookcase builtin tutorial. Diy builtins with ikea billy bookcases life on southpointe. This was made entirely on my iphone using imovie last year at this time i was given an incredible tour of the billy bookcase factory in falkoping, sweden. Awesome ikea billy bookcases ideas for your home home ikea. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Creating an ikea builtin billy bookshelf is something i have wanted to do in this room for years.
May 05, 2016 how to make ikea billy bookcase builtins thats what i am going to share with you all today. Lets celebrate this illustrious bookcase with the best 14 ikea billy hacks. No matter your preference were confident that you will find just the one that match your needs. Ikea makes 15 of these bookcases a minute, and has sold more than 41 million units. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. 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. The ikea markor bookcase is a very library looking for case to me. I measured the space in between the walls, in our case it was almost exactly 12 feet, or. How to make a billy bookcase look expensive home ikea hackers. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of ikea billy bookcase in closets, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, nurseries, boys rooms by elite interior designers. Review of ikea billy bookcase system make your best home. Most people seem to use the billy bookcases which turn out beautifully, but matt insisted on the better quality version using hardwood instead of plywood, and i wasnt about to argue with something better.
Discover our billy modern bookcase series, modular by design and a flexible storage unit that can be used for more than just books and not just within your living room. Best cozy book shelves room decoration ideas diaror diary page 30. 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. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for. Drawers diy built ins from ikea bookcases orc week 2 blesser house room. Billy ikea ikea billy bookcase hack bookshelf wall ikea shelves floor design home design interior design casa loft ikea i relax with a good book. Billy bookcases from ikea home libraries, ikea bookshelves, office. Featuring everything from bookcases to floating shelves in many different styles and sizes, we safely can say that youll find the right option to match your personal preference and home decor design. The making of an ikea billy bookcase apartment therapy. Ikea makes 15 billy bookcases a minute, and had sold more than 41 million units by billy s 30th anniversary in. Ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Simpli home amherst solid wood multicube bookcase and storage unit, dark brown. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for. Here are what you need and a stepbystep guide to hack the ikea billy bookcases into a sensational walltowall builtin unit. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. The chic ikea billy bookcases design ideas for your home is a high resolution images uploaded by minimalistdesk on january 26, 2016, and the part of minimalist home furniture, interior design ideas and photos.
Gillis lundgren, designer of ikeas ubiquitous billy bookcase. Home library decor ikea billy 48 ideas for 2019 billy bookcase is one of the most popular items by ikea, and there are many ways to hack this simple piece. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Billy bookcases to make the most of two walls in her home office. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as. Straighten and strengthen ikea billy bookcase hacks for the lazy jen august 19, 2011 11 comments homefixated deals with diy on all levels from the people with the skills to make their own trundle beds and adirondack porch swings to those folks like me who might mistake an angle grinder for a pizza cutter.
Although the floor to ceiling design provide considerable more storage. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage. Ikea rethought the design of its ektorp sofa and made the armrests detachable. Viel stauraum, tolle holzoptik, geradliniges design, im landhausstil. Home decor display 5tier bookshelf rustic bookcase. Now not just for books, weve have ikea billy hacks for shoes to toys to wine and so much more.
Builtin bookshelves from ikea billy bookcaseshow to do it. Shelves are adjustable to the point you can use some for. Its also why weve taken the liberty of assembling a list of 14 ikea bookcases sure to add style. I started by calculating the number of ikea billy bookcases needed for this project. Built in bookcases using ikeas iconic billy bookcases. Its estimated the company makes 15 billy bookcases a minute.
Our shelving units are made to store and display all kind of items at home, from porcelain figurines to a special collection of novels. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books. How to build builtin bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves. Find a new and stylish way to show off your library with our bookcases and shelves. If you dont have many books, a threeshelf unit may do the trick. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Whether you have a little space or a large area, theres a billy bookcase setup for you. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. And whats cozier and more satisfying than sitting in a room lined with books. Feb 15, 20 what you can do with a simple ikea bookcases. Last year i shared my ikea billy book case hack, which you can read about. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units.
Chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. Browse our bookcases in a wide range of sizes and styles at ikea. Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units. This tutorial is all you need to transform your ikea billy bookcases into beautiful built ins. The best bookcases you can buy online and assemble. I think the jury is out on the quality of the ikea shelves compared with other inexpensive shelving. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. Classic billy bookcase from ikea 202x80x28 oak veneer in a great condition. It is ideal for a college student who needs to clean and organize his or her room. Awesome bookshelf, fit right in the corner of the room, and is now carrying upwards of 30 books. Owned and operated by a family that has worked with ikea since 1952, the operation was the cleanest. Working at ikea the ikea concept people and planet democratic design.
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. Mar 07, 2016 lundgren designed over 200 pieces of furniture for ikea, but his most popular was the nofrills billy bookcase. I showed it to my husband and he agreed that they would look great in my soon to be office although, i am pretty sure he wasnt even aware at the. It was dreamed up in 1978 by an ikea designer called gillis lundgren who sketched it on the back of a napkin, worried that he would forget. For a piece of furniture first designed back in 1979, thats a wildly impressive statistic. Mar 10, 2016 gillis lundgren, an industrial designer who helped make ikea the largest furniture retailer in the world with his nofrills designs, most notably the billy bookcase that millions of frugal book. Chic ikea billy bookcases design ideas for your home. The billy bookcase is perhaps the archetypal ikea product. Faux builtins using ikea billy bookcases lisa this is what i am talking about upstairs in your sitting area great display area and book area. But it was all worth it at the end of the day because i love the new. Very detailed instructions on how to turn ikea billy bookcases into builtin shelving.
These should be widely available in all ikea stores worldwide. Like most pieces that come from the swedish retailer, its minimalist in design and created for a singular purpose. New kitchen ikea cabinets white cupboards ideas ikea billy bookcase, ikea shelves. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. 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. After obsessing about their new beautiful spaces, i realized that installing my own builtin billy system could not only provide us with some needed playroom storage, but it could also solve. So my hubs said once i come up with a design, he will work on it. Jun 11, 2012 it didnt take long before i locked my search down on ikea billy bookcase.
Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. It has held books upright in millions of rooms around the world for 30 years. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device. Depending on the length of your wall, you will need 5 x extra deep 15 38 ikea billy bokocases. Connecting ikea billy bookcases showing 15 of 5 messages. I have too many books too, so its a great idea reply. Aug 28, 2012 several of my friends, notably centsational girl and just a girl, have created faux builtin sets of bookcases using pieces from ikeas billy collection. How to install ikea bookcases so they look like builtins lots of pictures and info on how this project was done, including how to allow for electrical outlets and mouldings via storefront life. Designing with the ikea book case ikea built in, built in bookcase. So how can you get the library look you crave without spending a ton of cash. The ikea home tour squad highlights the versatile billy bookcase system. The ikea billy bookcase is a single power book case that is adequate for a small book collection. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
Get them fast pay before 2pm and item will be posted first class the same day. And its so versatile, you can practically use the ikea billy anywhere in your home. Builtin ikea billy bookcase hack ikea billy bookcase. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home.
Ikea billy bookcase birch veneer make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving. Casual home 3 shelf folding bookcase 14 widemahagony. Pin by susan stepp on home billy bookcase corner bookshelf ikea. Ikea sells a ton of options when it comes to the billy system and its easier to navigate those options in the store than online. Jul 23, 20 we used 4 billy bookcases with the height extenders and left off the backs and 1 narrower billy bookcase with height extender in the middle. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase.
But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. The billys have an extender option which gave us another foot so we went for it. While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says. Jul 22, 2016 it is a cozy little spot but i would like to give it a revamp. The door has the same plywood on the back, this keeps the door from sagging. They are 20 years old a true testament that they are indeed a classic ikea item that you can use by itself or in many combinations. Ikea living room furniture, interior design living room, furniture stores, furniture. I have not one, but two ikea billy bookcases that need to be transformed so they coordinate with the new color scheme i am doing my studioffice in. I do a decent amount of reading and i wanted to store my books and magazines.
Discover our billy modern bookcase series modular by design and a flexible storage unit that can be used for more than just books and not just within your living room. Jan 17, 2014 diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an 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. Its been a few weeks since we completed these bookcases in our living room and im finally sitting down to put together the tutorial. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. 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. Custom builtins are one of those design elements that can step your home up from nice to magazine worthy. I had two shelves already from my former home office so i picked up two more tall billy bookshelves from ikea.
Billy bookcases from ikea bookshelf design, bookshelves, billy bookcases, office. These stunning bookshelves will have you reading in style. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. May 05, 2011 a quick vid i took a while ago to test out the 60d and 1585mm whilst putting together some ikea furniture shelf is called billy. Ikea billy bookcase is a simple unit with enough storage for a limited space. Apr 06, 2015 after some research, we decided to convert ikea hemnes bookcases into builtins. There are so many great ways to hack the ikea billy bookcase to turn it into something beautiful. Plus i needed some extra glasses of mimosas as well along the way from start to finish.
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