Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. See more ideas about ikea billy bookcase, ikea billy and ikea. 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. If youve been browsing blogland long, you have probably run across this idea already. A murphy bed is also called a wall bed, pull down bed, or folddown bed, is a bed that is hinged at one end to store vertically against the wall, or inside a closet or cabinet. With the multiple sizes and designs of billy bookcases, you dont have to spend a fortune on builtin designs. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. There are so many steps and stages, and thoughts and emotions that i want to share with you that i fear i might end up a bit longwinded. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. 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. 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. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books.
The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. I try really hard on ic not to just make a project for the sake of making a project although i admit, at times it happens. Its been around for an incredible 40 years and have undergone new colours and accessories, doors and addons. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today phew. Yall know im a homeright ambassador, and you may remember when i participated in an ikea tarva hack challenge last fall.
Maybe you got one while you were in college, or maybe for your first apartment. I dont have a billy but i have a lovely bookcase that i adore and im definitely going to dress her up like you did with billy. This months challenge was the take a basic ikea billy bookcase and turn it into something fabulous. I showed off these fabulous ikea bookshelves my dad recently built for us in this post here. I raised bookcases up 9 inches off floor, so i could bring air vent out to vent mounted in the base.
They come in various sizes and colors, and are perfect for the next generation of bookworms. Come and explore all the different creations that are possible when you get the right combination of these bookshelves for your needs. Whether you have a little space or a large area, theres a billy bookcase setup for you. We made a list of the best ikea billy hacks to celebrate the worlds most beloved bookcase. A couple of weeks ago i posted the reveal of our billy ikea hack office makeover reveal and prior to that i posted part 1 getting a builtin library home office look using the billy bookcase. It would be a shame to cover it up with too many things. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. This is part 2 and today im sharing with you everything you need to get that builtin look with these prefab bookcases. 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. May 18, 2015 i showed off these fabulous ikea bookshelves my dad recently built for us in this post here. You can mix and match the different parts to create a customized book shelving system. Give a complete ideal look to your living room with this ikea billy bookcase hack. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. Jul 30, 2010 i gave an ordinary ikea billy bookcase a builtin, custom made look.
Ive always wanted to try it and i was scared, but it really is as easy as it looks. It is truly amazing what you can do with a simple bookcase. Ikea billy bookcase hack for loads of storage and style. Lot of two ikea hyllis metal shelving unit, 3 shelf indooroutdoor in box. Well, dont donate that ikea billy bookcase, give it a makeover. I purchased two of the cheapest versions of the billy available for. Create something super unique using a billy bookcase. Feb 29, 2016 who said you cant organize log storage in a billy bookcase.
Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. Im redoing my bedroom in teal and brown or blue and brown, depending on which bed set i can find in my price range. The best way to fill billy bookcase holes lovely etc. Can you believe this is a billy bookcase ikea hack.
If you have purchased a solid wood piece, the extra step of priming with the right primer shouldnt be necessary. Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Are you looking to give your ikea billy bookcase a new look.
This is one of the easiest way to give simple ikea billy bookcases and other flatpack bookcases and cabinets a major update. The blue background adds a vibrant color that contrasts well with the white shelves. Ikeas idea was that the new billy dimensions would have space to house more than just books. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Inspiration for turning this bookcase into something personal that. So, we recently revamped our ikea billy bookcase hack and now we love it even. Filling in all of those shelf pin holes is an easy, inexpensive upgrade that makes a surprising difference if the look of the entire piece. This week i am back with 12 ikea billy bookcase hacks to inspire you before your next trip to ikea. I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared. Brilliant ikea billy bookcase hacks the cottage market. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36. How to diy upgrade an ikea billy bookcase hometalk. Inspired by some posts i saw on hometalk, i had an idea of what i wanted to do using ikea bookcases.
Simplicity always lacks some personalization and originality, so lets hack one. Still wanting the builtins of my dreams, but not the steep price tag, i went to research other options. As a homeright brand ambassador, they oftentimes challenge us to create something new out of something ordinary. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Office makeover part 2 building in billy ikea hack. The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home. 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. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Add these home decor shelves to your diy book case ideas and continue reading more to learn how to build these book cases. For this birthday, billy gets three new skins yellow, dark red and beige. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. Ikea billy bookcase to drawer hack infarrantly creative. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. Enhance your farmhouse office with our easy to do diy book shelf, using the ikea billy book shelf hack.
The ikea home tour squad highlights the versatile billy bookcase system. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. The wall width that i had to work with was 175cm and as the billy bookcase is 80cm wide, i knew i had space for two of the bookcases. There are some wonderful projects out there of built in billy bookcase ideas, taking billy bookcases from ikea and creating a builtin bookcase look, using moldings and trims. Jun 23, 2016 17 diy hacks for ikea billy bookcase you should try ikea billy is a bookcase with adjustable shelves that can be arranged according to your needs. Ikea billy is a bookcase with adjustable shelves that can be arranged according to your needs.
People werent necessarily buying them to use for books, but rather to display and organize other items. If you missed it, this was just a blank wall in our living room. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Brilliant ikea billy bookcase hacks that will inspire you to create your own library, reading nook, closet space and so much more. I am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. The inside surfaces have been covered with an art deco style fan wallpaper or vinyl sheet to create a completely unique piece of furniture. Billy bookcases transform into murphy bed ikea hackers. May 05, 2016 billy bookcase builtins are in, and they shine my living room, you all. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979.
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. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Jun 26, 2015 ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea. And a big thank you to amy howard at home for providing me with free paint for this project. Built in billy bookcase ideas southern hospitality. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device, it may be used with or without doors. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. We have all adored the top to bottom huge book libraries and shelves in many movies. 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 is a simple unit with enough storage for a limited space or a foundation for a larger storage solution.
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. This post has the step by step tutorial of how to build these bookshelves using ikea billy bookcases or similar inexpensive bookcases. Diy builtin shelves using ikea billy bookcase hack. We started out with 5 simple ikea billy bookcases we wanted to create some storage space that wouldnt be on display, so we also bought ikea cabinet doors from kitchen department and attached them on the bottom of some of the bookcases. May 01, 2017 we got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. Billy bookcase hack with library ladder the lilypad cottage. These white shelves will enhance any room and highlight your favorite home decor elements, by organizing them giving you a styled bookcase. The billy bookcase is perhaps the archetypal ikea product. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take.
Jul 10, 2017 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 all on a. 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 all on a. Theres just so much you can do with an ikea billy bookcase and make it look way more appealing. Apr 28, 2017 but, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. But structurally, it has remained the same hardworking. Hi lisa, if you look at the second picture in this post you can get a better idea of what the shelves looked like in their raw state. Becky, the diy blogger who pens infarrantly creative was faced with a challenge. Billy bookcase storage ideas ikea home tour youtube.
Sep 18, 2014 the ikea home tour squad highlights the versatile billy bookcase system. It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. This tutorial adds the enchanting sliding ladder to the billy bookcase wall. Due to its affordable price point, the ikea billy bookshelf is a super popular piece of furniture to hack. 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. Once all of your ikea billy bookcase shelves are up and equally distributed, use the ikea mounts provided to secure them to the studs behind the wall. Jul 17, 2014 our idea was to hide a queen murphy bed behind our ikea billy bookcases. 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 time that i was transforming the formal living room into my office. Our idea was to hide a queen murphy bed behind our ikea billy bookcases. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36 interiors. I dragged down this huge wicker lamp it was in my living room for years from the attic, and i think it will be perfect in this room as i will bring in textures and layers with a touch of bright colors in to break up the clean whiteness. Billy bookcase into minimudroom entry in the homeright bookcase challenge you can still vote here until july 16th. Our ceilings are 9 ft tall so i grabbed 2 of the original billy bookcases and 4 of the extensions packs. This post has been in the making for months, so now that i am finally here, excuse me if i will ramble on a bit.
I gave an ordinary ikea billy bookcase a builtin, custom made look. The idea is to maximize the utility of the billy bookcase after exploring through these ikea hacks. Ikea billy was one of the bestknown bookcases for its reasonable prices and a wealth of finish options. This billy bookcase hack is such a simple idea but utterly transformative. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. Ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea.
Also try to keep the distance between each shelf a standard width as it will be covered by trim so something like 2. We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. 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. Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try.
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