They come in so many different styles and sizes that we safely can say that youll find what youre looking for. Today im sharing a quick and easy tutorial from our last house, kinseys bedroom specifically, that can easily be applied to any reachin closet. I purchased two of the cheapest versions of the billy. View and download ikea billy bookcase 80 tall instructions manual online. How to attach an ikea book shelf to the wall hunker. 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. See more ideas about ikea billy bookcase, ikea billy and bookcase. The problem with the billy and most ikea furniture of the highly affordable variety is the low quality back piece that you slap onto them. If you missed it, this was just a blank wall in our living room. I went to ikea to grab two more shelves since the unit only came with 2 shelves. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase.
Putting together ikea billy bookcases prepping for fall duration. I have not one, but two ikea billy bookcases that need to be transformed so they coordinate. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a. Dec 02, 2008 how they made their ikea billy floating bookshelves. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. How to build your own closet builtins using a billy bookcase. Assemble your billy bookcase per the directions with the shelf. This kit is straightforward to assemble, a good kit for novices in the smaller sizes. Every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikeas billy bookcase. It is one of ikeas cornerstone products along with the likes of the malm.
It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. How to build builtin bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves to figure out how to best use the space, the picture below shows how we did the math. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. They tell me, all we did was cut off the bottom part of the vertical elements underneath the bottom shelf. Jun 07, 2018 this months challenge was the take a basic ikea billy bookcase and turn it into something fabulous. It is one of ikea s cornerstone products along with the likes of the malm and the kallax. Ikea billy bookcase to drawer hack infarrantly creative. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. Oct 26, 2017 12 genius hacks to transform your ikea billy bookcase. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Laura wanted bookshelves, and while we had talked about something clean and modern, i really encouraged her to stick with the period of the house and create something that looked original.
How to build your own closet builtins using a billy. Jul 17, 2014 we live in manhattan where space is a premium. The secret to successfully painting ikea shelves apartment. These white shelves will enhance any room and highlight your favorite home decor elements, by organizing them giving you a styled bookcase. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. 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. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. Heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases.
Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do. The billy model is a basic bookshelf kit from ikea, it comes in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Store your favourite things with our smart and accessible bookshelves and shelves. 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. 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. Our idea was to hide a queen murphy bed behind our ikea billy bookcases. 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. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. 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. How to replace a billy bookcase back home guides sf gate.
The ikea billy bookcase is a single power book case that is adequate for a small book collection. I checked the ikea website, but i couldnt find the lights. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. South shore narrow 5shelf storage bookcase, pure white. May 18, 2015 i showed off these fabulous ikea bookshelves my dad recently built for us in this post here. Explore our bookcase range, including small and white bookcases. 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. Next, we mounted nine steel lbrackets per bookcase to the wall. 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.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Jun 18, 2018 how to build a custom builtin using stock shelving ask this old house duration. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. 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. Amy howard at home pallet in a box i needed one box and had some leftoverthis stuff is awesome because you dont have to disassemble pallets or remove. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. 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. Its one of ikeas best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and.
Place the shelf exactly where you want it in the closet and. 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. Apartment therapy readers are an amazingly helpful and knowledgeable group over the years, they have stepped up and provided answers to all sorts of questions about how to do things around the house better, where the best sources are and, of course, what color to paint the walls of your fill in the blank. This is a view from the side from the front you hardly notice it. Nathan james 65502 theo 5 shelf wood ladder bookcase with metal frame, 5tier. But not all ikea furniture is alike, and therefore, not all requires. There are several different layers each one identical that allows you to very easily place your books aside. Billy bookcase 80 tall indoor furnishing pdf manual download. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. Bookshelves built in billy bookcases diy built in shelves ikea billy bookcase hack ikea book shelves ikea billy hack ikea built in wall cabinets living room ikea shelf hack how to easily diy builtin bookcases from ikea billy book shelves, and easy ikea hack you can do in a weekend.
Ive followed along exactly as shown in ikea s instructio. How they made their ikea billy floating bookshelves. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to. The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. Sales numbers for expedit arent public, but we know that ikea sells some 41 million similar billy bookcases a year. Nov, 2018 heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases. 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. If youd like to see more of our process, check out the playlist below. If you have purchased a solid wood piece, the extra step of priming with the right primer shouldnt be. Lauras home already had wonderful, historic bones, but the living space could use a bit more character. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books.
Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. This stepbystep tutorial makes making walltowall bookshelves easy. Billy bookcases transform into murphy bed ikea hackers. One shelf damaged, vendor replaced it with 2 shelves within 3 days. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. May 01, 2017 so, not surprisingly, we headed to ikea.
I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared. As ikea fans have quickly come to realize, its nothing more than fancylooking cardboard. 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. This ikea billy bookcase built turned out beautifully. Then, we just mount the billy bookshelves on to the brackets. Billy series with its seamless customization options that make it the perfect addition to rooms of any size, its no wonder ikea s billy bookcase series has become a beloved classic around the world. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. In case you missed the reveal, you can see that here and here. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. Floating bookshelves an ikea billy hack ikea hackers. But not all ikea furniture is alike, and therefore, not all requires the same paint treatment.
Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. We are fortunate to have a playroom that also needs to double as a guest room. The tutorial of the day how to build your own closet builtins using a billy bookcase from ikea, a few pieces of mdf, several 1x2s, and a clothing. Enhance your farmhouse office with our easy to do diy book shelf, using the ikea billy book shelf hack.
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. I am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Billy bookcase with glass doors, dark blue, 31 12x11 34x79 12. It is ideal for a college student who needs to clean and organize his or her room. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. Magic keyboard for 11inch ipad pro 2nd generation us buy on amazon. Were big fans of ikea hacks and upgrades so were completely in favor of adding a little personality with paint. I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are all over. Narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by. Conventional murphy beds didnt quite fit into the space and they are expensive. 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. Our shelving units are made for all kind of items at home, from porcelain to that special novel.
They are just one more way that you can customize a billy bookshelf or any bookshelf you may have. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. The billy bookcase from ikea is an iconic piece of furniture that has been hacked down the many years it has been sold. Apartment therapy readers are an amazingly helpful and knowledgeable group over the years, they have stepped up and provided answers to all sorts of questions about how to do things. Make your billy a focal point in your room by sticking cuts of wallpaper or wrapping paper to the back of each shelf. Ikea recently announced that the popular shelving system is not long for this world, and the internet responded with rage. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation.
For this closet i purchased a tall narrow one 15 34x11x79 12. Heres why ikea is discontinuing everyones favorite shelf. Aug 19, 2011 thankfully, theres a quick fix for that which will leave your ikea bookcases looking better than new. We used the oxberg doors for hidden storage underneath. The right way to paint ikea furniture apartment therapy. Billy bookcase, white, 15 34x11x79 12 it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution.
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