Sep 11, 20 my ikea billy builtin bookshelves are finally primed, painted, caulked and styled. A damaged edge or scratched surface can cause the glass to suddenly crack andor break. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. Billy bookcases make a great home for keeping together.
Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. 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. 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. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable.
I started with 3 ikea billy bookcases and modified them to look custom. 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. There are so many great ways to hack the ikea billy bookcase to turn it into something beautiful. How to build diy built in bookcases from ikea billy. Ikea billy, bookcase, oak veneer, adjustable shelves. The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home. I used the recommendation and bought valspar dove white. 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 billy bookcase for sale in london bookshelves gumtree. It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. Every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikea s billy bookcase. Jan 24, 2019 the goal behind the ikea hack was to create a useful division in the basement. To figure out how to best use the space, the picture below shows how we did the math.
Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do. The top two shelves and the bottom two shelves are adjustable to different heights. Ikea floating wall lack shelf white 11 34 x 10 14 concealed mounting sealed. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. 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.
Nov, 2018 heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases. Ikea billy bookcase library hack remington avenue scheduled via. Ikeas 10 bestselling items of all time, including billy. No matter what, we have styles and sizes for every taste. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Today, i want to share with you how i styled the shelves. People werent necessarily buying them to use for books, but rather to display and organize other items. Its one of ikea s best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. As much as i would love to have cute shelves showing off fun coordinating tchotchkes, these bookshelves will contain 100% books. Here you will find ikea bookcase classics as well as our new shelves for your books.
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. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. May 27, 2016 this video shows you how to make ikea billy bookcases look just like professional built in bookshelves. 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. Then prepare yourself for the billy bookcase builtin bonanza. Its one of ikeas best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. The ikea billy bookcase range is well known to all, but do you know the bes ikea billy hacks. 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. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. 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. Jan 17, 2014 it wasnt time to add the books just yet we had more to do. Give a complete ideal look to your living room with this ikea billy bookcase hack.
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. You will not believe how amazing a billy bookcase hack can look. Simple diy ikea billy bookcase hack using wood trim molding. What better way than to introduce more storage and some builtin bookshelves. How to make an ikea bookcase look like a professional builtin. I measured the space in between the walls, in our case it was almost exactly 12 feet, or. These diy builtins were made from ikeas billy bookcases and i am very proud of the way they turned out. Billy bookcase hack 8 customizations for ikea furniture. 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. This project was one of the easiest but most tedious projects i have done in a long time. This tutorial adds the enchanting sliding ladder to the billy bookcase wall. The ikea billy bookcase is such a good piece of furniture to hack.
Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. You can choose a store and check the stock status for the product at the nearest ikea. 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. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customizable and used in many more ways than just for books. Find loads of ideas and inspiration for your next ikea billy bookcase hack and save a ton of money in the process. Ikea billy white bookcase in 2020 ikea billy bookcase white. Ikea s idea was that the new billy dimensions would have space to house more than just books. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. Building billy billy billy corner bookshelf ikea corner. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. How to use ikea billy bookcases in unusual ways in 2020 ikea. 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.
This is for a cable to be passed through, but will be easily covered up by books or dvds if not neede. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to. Ive done it three times heres exactly how to make a billy. Billyoxberg bookcase white 80x202x30 cm ikea bookcases. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Create diy built in bookshelves using billy bookcases. If you have purchased a solid wood piece, the extra step of priming with the right primer shouldnt be necessary.
If you love built ins but are scared of the price tag, check out these customized ikea pieces. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Fancy a walltowall library or do you like to mix your family photos with your books. Ikea billy bookcase hack for loads of storage and style.
May 01, 2017 so, not surprisingly, we headed to ikea. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the. We had a really long wall that needed something to separate the games area from the media area. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. 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. 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. All of the little details that make flat pack furniture look cheap have been removed or covered up including those cheap. 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. Bookshelves with glass doors appealing awesome ikea billy. The billy bookcase is exceptionally easy to make look like a custom built in by using trim pieces and molding. 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. How to build builtin bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves.
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. I was wondering if the color blackbrown for billy bookcases is the same color as blackbrown for kallax bookshelves. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as. I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are all over. Buy ikea billy bookcase and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This video shows you how to make ikea billy bookcases look just like professional built in bookshelves. All in all about 41 million billys have been produced and ikea still makes about 3. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky.
Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution with adjustable height options and long lasting quality. May be completed with billy height extension unit in the same width for added storage vertically. The ikea billy bookcase can be further customized with glass doors, a height extension unit, and a range of plasticcoated or veneered surface. This ikea billy bookcase built turned out beautifully. 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. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. If youd like to see more of our process, check out the playlist below. Jamie and phil will also appear on a new bbc2 series about people and their homes in june. Billy bookcase for sale in uk 82 used billy bookcases.
When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. If the item is found nondefective, the item will be sent back to the buyer at buyers expense. Weve brought together all the very best ikea billy bookcase hacks for you. How to make an ikea bookcase look like a professional. 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. Ikea bookcases billy bookcase living room furniture shop with me shopping store walk through 4k duration. Ikea billy bookcase dimensions uk interior design ideas. Ikea billy bookcase for sale in england bookshelves gumtree. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. If you missed part 1 of this project, be sure to check out my tips on how to pull off this ikea hack. 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. Fancying seeing how you can pimp up a cheapo set of bookshelves, into a thing of style and substance. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area.
A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. 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. Fresh and fun ikea hacks that are perfect for the style trends of. Diy built ins ikea billy bookcase hack designed simple.
Well this particular billy was at least 10 years old, but still going strong. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. 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. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 23, 2016. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Our classroom ikea toy storage units ikea toy storage bookcase. Oct 26, 2017 every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikeas billy bookcase. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. Creating an ikea builtin billy bookshelf is something i have wanted to do in this room for years.
From a single bookcase to a wall to wall library the ikea billy. Im thinking about doing a rollaway pantry with an ikea bookshelf. Billy ikea hack, ikea billy bookcase hack, built in. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Oct 11, 2018 these ikea built ins have been been a long time coming. 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. This stepbystep tutorial makes making walltowall bookshelves easy. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc.
In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. We used the oxberg doors for hidden storage underneath. Ikea diy the best ikea hacks all in one place love this diy builtin wall with ikea bookshelves. Ikea billy oxberg bookcase green with doors bookcase local pickup only. Maybe ikea has modified the color since that recommendation was made, but that paint color is much creamier than the billy bookcases i bought in 2017. I had two shelves already from my former home office so i picked up two more tall billy bookshelves from ikea. 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. He has been a house guest in many homes all over the world for 30 years now. Ikea billy bookcase library hack bookcase, ikea billy.
We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. All in all about 41 million billy s have been produced and ikea still makes about 3. 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. Ikea hackers is all about modding, repurposing and customizing ikea products.
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