Ikeas billy bookcase is a classic piece of furniture that has captured the hearts and imagination of many ikea furniture fans. Youll have to drill through the bookcases i used the preexisting shelfholes on mine, and the sleeves will need a bit of cajoling to get through, but they work like a charm. Heres how i easily and cheaply solved these problems. Get the billy oxberg combo for your living rooms and display your decor pieces on the open shelves and keep your books and chinaware hidden behind the clear. Maybe in 5 years or so when i get around to buying my forever home that ill live out the rest of my days in, ill probably have a media room with custom built ins but now i just have them in a spare bedroomoffice and adding record shelves is more likely to. When it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other ikea product works a room. Hearst lifestyle and design group a part of hearst digital media. Unique home decor accessories from 53 of the amazing home decor accessories collection is the most trending home decor this winter. Dont limit the superfunctional billy bookcase to your favorite fictional. Ikea comic book storage solutions 2020 catalog edition. The first time i purchased the foldable storage box in white it was perfect. The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home.
Ikea hack billy bookcase as pantry storage run to radiance. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. How to get a builtin library look with this ikea hack billy bookcase office makeover. Ikeas billy bookcase is one of the staples of every students household. 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. I made these little shelves to double stack the cases. Whether you have a little space or a large area, theres a billy bookcase setup for you. Very specific, i know, but were on a project to organise our home, finally, and we have a vast number of billies all over the house. Thirty years of billy a plain, almost naked bookshelf that is an icon of the furniture world but also the core of ikeas success. The worlds most versatile bookcase, it turns out, makes for some pretty great closet storage as well. Leave your suggestions for natalie in the comments thanks. I dont love any of ikeas options, and it is proving a difficult thing to find the right dimensions. While its not exactly chippendale standard workmanship, it works.
And the medias interpretation was that books are dead. Apr 11, 20 a perfect example of this is the billy bookcase from ikea. Jul 02, 2014 ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. Nov 28, 2014 i need the external width as i have a space of about 950960mm absolute maximum and was looking at getting 2x 400mm so 800mm combined billy bookcases with the gnedby in between. Ikea 30% off billy bookcases, all colours including. Im trying to work out what my options are for boxes, trays etc that can fit nicely onto them, to use for all sorts shoes, scarves, toys, stationery, papers, miscellaneous rubbish books will be just on plain shelves, but i want lots of boxing too, or well. While there are a million and one options for the kallaxexpedit series, finding a single box that could fit on the billy took me hours. I believe they fit the older style billy bookcases. Putting together ikea billy bookcase southern hospitality. Just in case you dont know how this bookcase looks like, below is a picture, its simplicity in its most elegant way. Our shelving units are made for all kind of items at home, from porcelain to that special novel. Billy bookcase white 80x28x202 cm ikea bookcases and shelves.
Find out more about the kallax shelving units and see the full range on the ikea website. Mar 01, 2016 ikea themselves say if you have big books you should choose the narrow billy. Hack ikea billy bookcase into a builtin unit billy. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. The ikea billy bookcase can be further customized with glass doors, a height extension unit, and a range of plasticcoated or veneered surface. They come with adjustable shelves, so even a big picture book or a little paperback novel can fit right in.
Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage. It is one of ikea s cornerstone products along with the likes of the malm and the kallax there are so many ways you can customize the billy bookcase with a hack and there have been so many creative projects doing just this, shared by their creators. We have both billy bookcases and target ones in ours house. The ikea home tour squad highlights the versatile billy bookcase system. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Ive routed a roundover edge on the top, then sanded down and used danish oil to match the birch colour of the billy. Ikea hack billy bookcase really like the storage units on the bottom basement family room. Ive redecorated my home office and didnt want the tall bookcase. How to make an ikea billy bookcase into a freestanding pantry with doors. Ikea hack with builtin billy bookcases how we got an expensive built. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. View and download ikea billy byom door 15 34x38 58 instructions online.
Billy bookcase 80x202cm, 6 x billy cd inserts, 24mm birch faced ply i kept my cd collection in a billy bookcase for which id purchased the cd inserts i think these are now discontinued. I am a neat freak stuck in the body of a mother of two. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. In our previous house, we had a wall of 5 billy cases with the height extenders on each one. Dec 27, 2016 10 most amazing epoxy resin and wood river table. Im sure there must be other places to find this kind of thing would be nice to get something that really fits and makes it. After building the billy bookcases, i need a way to display my dvds without sacrificing shelf space. I have a variation on the billybenno, as there is a change of room and an archway in the way plus i needed two extra shelves for the first billy so i bought another whole billy, cut in in half heightwise, and tagged it on the end of the pair of bennos with a full billy in between, with a shelf on the top.
Neither have begun to hang funny or had the finish come off. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. The cases in front hang over the shelf about half an inch. Ikea billy bookcases to builtins, brilliant diy project ikea hack.
For every 1,5 hour over the last few months i have checked the dutch ikea website for the availability of this famous item for the stores in the netherlands, and calculated the negative difference between consecutive values the data that you get from this little playful exercise do not necessarily represent the numbers of billy bookcases really sold. Awesome diy woodworking projects and products duration. I wish it was easier to put in the washing machine, since the white gets dirty. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. So weve just moved our beloved billys to the new home and they are a little tipsy. Kate also snapped some pictures from her own home to. You might not count them as builtins technically because they dont span the entire wall and give you that builtin look, but they look pretty great. The ikea website only gives the width for the packaged product.
You could either ask in ikea returns for some of them just tell them you lost yours, or order some as replacement parts on ikea online. As standalone bookcases, the target ones are far more attractive. Diy ikea playroom builtin billy bookcase baby gizmo. Mar 31, 2016 when it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. We laid down new floors, replaced the impractical jalousie windows and painted the walls a soft, neutral tone. Jessica recently took an underutilized closet, added some ikea pieces besta and billy for storage and made them into beautiful mudroom furniture for her home.
Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. An archetype for a generations turn away from its parents traditional lifestyles to more flexible homemade living envi. Because its friday the ikea billy index longhow lams blog. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. I think they can be ordered online if you dont have an ikea in your area. But, the one project i wanted to tackle for the longest time was to whitewash the dark brick. Quote hi mate, let sergiup confirm but my gnedbys are 201mm wide.
Has anyone found any great alternate storage binsbaskets that work in billy bookcases. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud. Ive never been happy with this room, so ive just chosen to close the door and ignore it. Sep 18, 2014 the ikea home tour squad highlights the versatile billy bookcase system. Get exclusive offers, inspiration, and lots more to help bring your ideas to life. Ikeas billy bookcase doesnt hold books anymore treehugger. Ive used the cut off strips to make a base and top for the cd case. But ikea dont sell much for the billy series there are a couple of cardboard type boxes, but nowhere near the variety of fabric boxes, baskets, and things that kallax has. Its simplicity coupled with its versatility has ensured that it continues to be part of the wide range of everchanging merchandise in the furniture range.
Since the 40cm shelf span is shorter than a besta, the shelf depth is smaller, and the construction sturdier ive just erected one billy and four bestas the billys are heavier for their volume, the back is nailed on, and two shelves are located with hooks. Is there anyone in the western world who hasnt owned this basic and cheap bookshelf at some time in their young life. This summer, i have been on a mission to tackle the. Ive been working on the ikea billy bookcases this week and got them all put together, so i wanted to share a bit of that process with you in case youve never put together anything from ikea before.
This blog is about my diy projects, decorating on a budget, and life as a jesusloving mama. Ikea has a diverse range of boxes that come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Sep 22, 2009 and now, to celebrate billy s 30th birthday next month, ikea is bringing out a range of limitededition graffitistyle bookcases, covered in shakespeare quotes. Its not rocket science and if you follow the pictures in their booklets, you can do it too.
The second purchase, the white foldable box had black specs on it but it was too much of a bother to send it back and since my son with autism ruined a few already, it was just easier to keep it. But when i started to search for storage options i ran into a wall. This sturdy paper box and comes with a lid so you can stack other items on it. Tweaking the ikea billy bookcase for perfect cd storage. Liz hacks a sewing cabinet craft pod with 2 billy bookcases. May 23, 2015 1 more shelves are needed and they need to be properly spaced for cd storage.
The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out. 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 is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. A stepbystep tutorial for how to make professional looking diy builtins using ikea billy bookcases for vertical storage. The 11inch tjena storage box is a great way to store comics. When i got the assignment to design a simple, functional and smart storage for books, i couldnt have imagined that billy bookcase would wind up in so many. These 20 ikea storage hacks will help you create more organization and space in your home. Billy byom door 15 34x38 58 indoor furnishing pdf manual download. Kate is a fashion, lifestyle, and decor blogger from long island, ny who regularly updates her followers on inspirations for all things style. Billy bookcase storage ideas ikea home tour youtube. Probably the most iconic item of ikea is the billy bookcase. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating.
Store your favourite things with our smart and accessible bookshelves and shelves. A perfect example of this is the billy bookcase from ikea. While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says. Made of particleboard, it will sag when significant weight is put on it e. First, we had to pick where to put all the shelves it was actually pretty challenging. Social media 621 baby ten things billy bookcase storage friday, september 22, 2017. Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. Having a huge collection of childrens books mean you dont have to. Sep 21, 2008 i have a variation on the billy benno, as there is a change of room and an archway in the way plus i needed two extra shelves for the first billy so i bought another whole billy, cut in in half heightwise, and tagged it on the end of the pair of bennos with a full billy in between, with a shelf on the top. Billy bookcase, easy to assemble between naps on the porch. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. The billy bookcase from ikea is an iconic piece of furniture that has been hacked down the many years it has been sold. The billy bookshelves are super boring and cheap looking all by themselves but add some fancy trim, paint the back boards, and mix up the shelves, and you have something fabulous. 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.
This home decor accessories look related to playroom, room, built ins and estante was carefully discovered by our home decoration and interior designers and defined as most wanted and expected this time of the 53 home decor accessories you need to try read more. While designing my nursery i was presented with a problem. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. I bought a billy bookcase for storage in my kids play.
Below, she shared with us her steps in her decoration process and her tips on how to decorate a bookshelf. It serves as our guest room, library, and matts office all in one. And now, to celebrate billys 30th birthday next month, ikea is bringing out a range of limitededition graffitistyle bookcases, covered in shakespeare quotes. I have a room in our home that i havent shared much on the blog.
Like in all things, measure your space first to make sure the bookshelf will work. In stores free order pickup and storeonly items deliver to edit. By heather 6 years ago 4 i am a neat freak stuck in the body of a mother of two. Bestainreda tv storage combo with sliding doors modernmediastorage. I need the external width as i have a space of about 950960mm absolute maximum and was looking at getting 2x 400mm so 800mm combined billy bookcases with the gnedby in between. Sure, we probably all dream of having a carrie bradshawstyle custom closet. I finally broke down and decided to take care of business this week.
For all the rest of us, theres a trusty ikea product that will give you the look of custom shelving, for a fraction of the price. Pick a storage unit from our billy series and give your precious books a home. I wanted to hang guitars on the wall, and this left no other suitable space for it. Does anyone have something that theyve found that fits and looks fabulous. I have doors on both billy bookcases and besta storage frames. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. Of course assembling ikea furniture is always super fun, but my favorite part is what we are sharing today. Hanging storage hacks to get your home super organized the 8 best. Billy bookcase, birch veneer, 15 34x11x79 12 it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world.
Ikea billy byom door 15 34x38 58 instructions pdf download. Thanks for all the kind words regarding yesterdays post with our ikea builtin bookshelves. Jan 17, 2014 thanks for all the kind words regarding yesterdays post with our ikea builtin bookshelves. However the billy ones have a lot more options, both to fill the space and to mix up the look. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as.
The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. 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. Ikea experts tell me about billy posted in miscellaneous. They come in so many different styles and sizes that we safely can say that youll find what youre looking for. See more ideas about ikea billy, ikea billy bookcase and bookcase.
I have a large empty wall in my family room and would like to fill it with bookcases cabinets. Ikea themselves say if you have big books you should choose the narrow billy. Billy, applad cabinet doors, shelves and capita legs description. For anchoring them together, you can use a kind of bolt called a sleeve connector also called a sleeve bolt, or a chicago screw. Sep 15, 2011 ikea s billy bookcase is one of the staples of every students household.
My besta storage frames have been my entertainment unit setup for 9 years and have held up exceptionally well. Im sure there must be other places to find this kind of thing would be nice to get something that really fits and makes it look like its meant to be like that. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Happy birthday to ikeas billy bookcase life and style. How to use ikea billy bookcases in unusual ways built in.
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