The ikea billy is easily one of the most widely recognized bookshelves in the worldand for good reason. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. So how can you get the library look you crave without spending a ton of cash. Jan 17, 2014 diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. Billy bookcases from ikea home libraries, ikea bookshelves, office. Jun 18, 2018 create custom builtins from ikea bookcases. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. Built in bookcases using ikeas iconic billy bookcases. Best cozy book shelves room decoration ideas diaror diary page 30.
This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. New kitchen ikea cabinets white cupboards ideas ikea billy bookcase, ikea shelves. Very detailed instructions on how to turn ikea billy bookcases into builtin shelving. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and. Connecting ikea billy bookcases showing 15 of 5 messages. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. Ikea billy bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. Home decor display 5tier bookshelf rustic bookcase. Gillis lundgren, designer of ikeas ubiquitous billy bookcase.
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. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take. Ikea makes 15 of these bookcases a minute, and has sold more than 41 million units. 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. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. We offer wood and metal construction, as well as styles ranging from ladder shelves to folding shelves to maximalist. 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. I measured the space in between the walls, in our case it was almost exactly 12 feet, or. The ikea markor bookcase is a very library looking for case to me. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for. I had two shelves already from my former home office so i picked up two more tall billy bookshelves from ikea. Simpli home amherst solid wood multicube bookcase and storage unit, dark brown.
While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says. These bolts are ideal for connecting multiple cabinets or bookcases such as ikea s billy bookcase together. Awesome bookshelf, fit right in the corner of the room, and is now carrying upwards of 30 books. 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. 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. 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 billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and make elaborate storage that looks great. Create a custom builtin bookcase from standard ikea billy bookcases with this easy step by step tutorial.
The door has the same plywood on the back, this keeps the door from sagging. How to build builtin bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves. Last year i shared my ikea billy book case hack, which you can read about. The ikea home tour squad highlights the versatile billy bookcase system. The best bookcases you can buy online and assemble. The book of home design using ikea home furnishings parikh, anoop on. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Ikea billy bookcase is a simple unit with enough storage for a limited space. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. Lets celebrate this illustrious bookcase with the best 14 ikea billy hacks. Jul 22, 2016 it is a cozy little spot but i would like to give it a revamp.
Pin by susan stepp on home billy bookcase corner bookshelf ikea. Its also why weve taken the liberty of assembling a list of 14 ikea bookcases sure to add style. There are so many great ways to hack the ikea billy bookcase to turn it into something beautiful. I do a decent amount of reading and i wanted to store my books and magazines. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. And whats cozier and more satisfying than sitting in a room lined with books. The book of home design using ikea home furnishings. I am subscribed to a lot of car magazines and i have a lot of magazines simply lying around the house.
Top ten ikea hacks of 2012 model home interior design see more. If you dont have many books, a threeshelf unit may do the trick. Ikea makes 15 billy bookcases a minute, and had sold more than 41 million units by billy s 30th anniversary in. 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. Its estimated the company makes 15 billy bookcases a minute. Had to put together 5 of these and i lost the bloody hammer. Ikea billy bookcases, are so easy to turn into built ins.
The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. 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. Casual home 3 shelf folding bookcase 14 widemahagony. Now not just for books, weve have ikea billy hacks for shoes to toys to wine and so much more. Read the full post to get the tutorial on diy builtins with ikea billy bookcases. Use fasteners suitable for the walls in your home not included. Need a place to store your favourite novels or show off your most beloved items. But it was all worth it at the end of the day because i love the new. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Plus i needed some extra glasses of mimosas as well along the way from start to finish.
Depending on the length of your wall, you will need 5 x extra deep 15 38 ikea billy bokocases. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. As for the look of them, unless the design s changed, there are lots of holes anyway, for the shelf. 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. Billy bookcases to make the most of two walls in her home office. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books. 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. It is ideal for a college student who needs to clean and organize his or her room. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared. Ikea living room furniture, interior design living room, furniture stores, furniture.
For a piece of furniture first designed back in 1979, thats a wildly impressive statistic. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of ikea billy bookcase in closets, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, nurseries, boys rooms by elite interior designers. Apr 06, 2015 after some research, we decided to convert ikea hemnes bookcases into builtins. Ikea billy bookcase birch veneer make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving. There are several different layers each one identical that allows you to very easily place your books aside. Love this how to make a billy bookcase look expensive. 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. 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.
How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. 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 have too many books too, so its a great idea reply. And its so versatile, you can practically use the ikea billy anywhere in your home. Drawers diy built ins from ikea bookcases orc week 2 blesser house room. Shelves are adjustable to the point you can use some for. 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. Create custom builtins from ikea bookcases popsugar home. 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. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billy s plus 6 doors in our rav4. The ikea billy bookcase is a single power book case that is adequate for a small book collection.
Mara greenwald from design evolving had an eyesore air conditioner in the middle of. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. 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. The billy bookcase is perhaps the archetypal ikea product. Review of ikea billy bookcase system make your best home. Our shelving units are made to store and display all kind of items at home, from porcelain figurines to a special collection of novels. Builtin ikea billy bookcase hack ikea billy bookcase. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. Gillis lundgren, who designed ikeas billy bookcase. The ikea billy bookcase was the perfect answer to my library wall woes.
Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. These stunning bookshelves will have you reading in style. Chic ikea billy bookcases design ideas for your home. 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. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. These should be widely available in all ikea stores worldwide. Custom builtins are one of those design elements that can step your home up from nice to magazine worthy. Faux builtins using ikea billy bookcases closet shoe shelves.
To figure out how to best use the space, the picture below shows how we did the math. 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. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. It has held books upright in millions of rooms around the world for 30 years. Can be used with billy height extension unit in the same width for added storage vertically. 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. Browse our bookcases in a wide range of sizes and styles at ikea. 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. 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. May 05, 2016 how to make ikea billy bookcase builtins thats what i am going to share with you all today. As much as i would love to have cute shelves showing off fun coordinating tchotchkes, these bookshelves will contain 100% books. I think the jury is out on the quality of the ikea shelves compared with other inexpensive shelving.
But installing builtins can be pricey, and if you live in a rental, its not really an option at all. And a big thank you to amy howard at home for providing me with free paint for this project. Its been a few weeks since we completed these bookcases in our living room and im finally sitting down to put together the tutorial. Jun 11, 2012 it didnt take long before i locked my search down on ikea billy bookcase. A few readers have requested i do a post naming some of my favorite design books. Builtin bookshelves from ikea billy bookcaseshow to do it. Ikea rethought the design of its ektorp sofa and made the armrests detachable. 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.
May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units. Whether you have a little space or a large area, theres a billy bookcase setup for you. Like most pieces that come from the swedish retailer, its minimalist in design and created for a singular purpose. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Without further ado, heres how to make a walltowall bookcase with our ikea billy bookcase builtin tutorial. No matter your preference were confident that you will find just the one that match your needs.
A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Diy builtins with ikea billy bookcases life on southpointe. Creating an ikea builtin billy bookshelf is something i have wanted to do in this room for years. 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. Sep 11, 20 we chose to go with the billys because i wanted builtin bookcases up to the ceiling. While the billy wont likely wow your house guests, it does serve its function well. Designing with the ikea book case ikea built in, built in bookcase. 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 make a billy bookcase look expensive home ikea hackers. 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. Here are what you need and a stepbystep guide to hack the ikea billy bookcases into a sensational walltowall builtin unit. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as.
That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. Choose from a range of sizes and colours, including bold red and blues to classic white, black and natural wood. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution. Although the floor to ceiling design provide considerable more storage. 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.
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. Mar 07, 2016 lundgren designed over 200 pieces of furniture for ikea, but his most popular was the nofrills billy bookcase. So my hubs said once i come up with a design, he will work on it. 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. 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. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating.
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. 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. Billy bookcase storage ideas ikea home tour youtube. Awesome ikea billy bookcases ideas for your home home ikea. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. Classic billy bookcase from ikea 202x80x28 oak veneer in a great condition.
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 ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. Viel stauraum, tolle holzoptik, geradliniges design, im landhausstil. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. Ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. Get them fast pay before 2pm and item will be posted first class the same day. 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.
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. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. The ikea billy bookshelf is a classic favorite that wont let you down. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. The billys have an extender option which gave us another foot so we went for it. Billy bookcases from ikea bookshelf design, bookshelves, billy bookcases, office. I started by calculating the number of ikea billy bookcases needed for this project. The making of an ikea billy bookcase apartment therapy. This tutorial is all you need to transform your ikea billy bookcases into beautiful built ins. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for.
669 278 1623 1570 1283 640 1458 469 855 634 1633 965 1513 801 1102 448 478 459 439 1626 201 1583 501 1544 1567 761 1133 284 877 29 642 674 396 90 242 655