When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. Office makeover reveal ikea hack builtin billy bookcases. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Ikea billy bookcase hack for loads of storage and style. Office makeover part 2 building in billy ikea hack. Yes billy offers great storage options, but it can also double up as a kitchen surface or desk space providing you dont need to put your legs. I built the bookcase on my own in an hour mindful to do it right so i took my time, maybe someone a bit handier could do it faster. Entdecke unsere vielseitige ikea billy serie fur dein zuhause entweder bequem online oder in deinem ikea einrichtungshaus. See more ideas about ikea billy bookcase, ikea billy and bookcase. Come and explore all the different creations that are possible when you get the right combination of these bookshelves for your needs. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. 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. Diy built ins with ikea billy bookcases life on southpointe.
May 18, 2015 i showed off these fabulous ikea bookshelves my dad recently built for us in this post here. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. This post has the step by step tutorial of how to build these bookshelves using ikea billy bookcases or similar inexpensive bookcases. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. When it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Diner en blanc is a concept, orignated in paris in the eighties, that has people dressed allwhite convene outdoors in popup fashion to eat. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36 interiors. See more ideas about ikea billy bookcase, ikea billy and ikea. How to build a bookcase bridge ikea billy hack youtube. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. Install middle shelf not in the middle but at an appropriate height for your desktop i chose 75cm. When you need to fill an entire wall with shelves, billy s your man or bookcase.
On this side of the room we placed two small or half size billys on either side of the bench. Ikea billy bookcase to drawer hack infarrantly creative. The ikea billy bookcase and desk combination in white study room is a high resolution images. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. Its one of ikea s best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. Remodelaholic ikea bookcase to builtin desk nook hack. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. 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. On the desk side we alternated big billy, little billy because doing so meant that the pieces fit together perfectly in the corner of the room without. So, we recently revamped our ikea billy bookcase hack and now we love it even.
Heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases. When you need to fill an entire wall with shelves, billys your man or bookcase. If youd like to see more of our process, check out the playlist below. A great idea when you dont have space for a big workspace. 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. Apr 01, 2016 continuing on with our ikea hacks to the max series, were excited to welcome maryann this morning. See more ideas about ikea billy, ikea and ikea billy bookcase. She turned a potentially awkward nook in a family room into an awesome entertainment center, and then, a few modifications later, into a desk, using ikea bookcases. When we work together, we can reduce the risk of accidents. Fix up billy without the back board and without the middle shelf 2. If you missed it, this was just a blank wall in our living room. Secret billy bureau the stealthy bookshelf desk ikea hackers.
Oct 26, 2017 every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikea s billy bookcase. Nov, 2018 heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases. Ikea billy bookcase and desk combination in white study room. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. Feb 19, 2016 heres a bookshelf desk that hides away completely. Learn how to make ikea billy bookcases look like custom builtins. 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. 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. This is part 2 and today im sharing with you everything you need to get that builtin look with these prefab bookcases. Billy bookcase desk ikea hack desk embedded in the shelving.
This tutorial adds the enchanting sliding ladder to the billy bookcase wall. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Our ceilings are 9 ft tall so i grabbed 2 of the original billy bookcases and 4 of the extensions packs. May 01, 2017 we got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. Apr 22, 2011 this is like a super duper hack for me. Its a bookshelf desk that hides away completely, made out of an ikea billy bookcase. Every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikeas billy bookcase. Jan 24, 2016 a bridge bookcase is a threepiece configuration where a horizontal bookcase the bookcase bridge is supported by two vertical bookcases the pillars. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device, it may be used with or without doors. I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared. A stepbystep on how to make diy built ins with ikea billy bookcases. Apr 28, 2017 in fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. Jan 21, 2014 billy bookcase desk ikea hack desk embedded in the shelving wall in white.
Inspired, we present portable dining kits perfectly suited for summer celebration, whether balcony lunch for two or big, elaborate dinner in white. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Billy bookshelf, board 76x75cm, 2 table legs vika kaj, screws, 4 screwing angles, edge tape description. So far, it works really well as i dont have space for a big workstation. Brilliant ikea billy bookcase hacks the cottage market. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. Brilliant ikea billy bookcase hacks that will inspire you to create your own library, reading nook, closet space and so much more.
This item ikea billy bookcase black brown furinno 11209ex pasir 4 tier open shelf, espresso. Billy bookcase hack with library ladder the lilypad cottage. Ikea micke micke desk corner workstation drawer unit my new room adjustable shelving room inspiration small spaces small rooms micke corner workstation white 39 38x55 78 micke corner workstation, white, 39 38x55 78. Ikea billy bookcases on top of ikea aspelund chests of drawers to create tons and tons of storage in our daughters room. Heres a desk that hides away completely in a billy bookcase. We have all adored the top to bottom huge book libraries and shelves in many movies.
On the desk side we alternated big billy, little billy because doing so meant that the pieces fit together perfectly in the corner of the room without any extra work on our part. The best 14 ikea billy hacks for every room in your home. Ikea billy hack billy bookcase hack bookcase desk bookshelves billy bookcases ikea hacks desk hacks toddler and baby room desk inspiration billy desk materials. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. See more ideas about ikea, ikea billy bookcase and ikea billy. This weeks update i had planned to share a couple of weeks ago, but i am going to be honest when i say this took me longer than i expected so i had to push the update back a bit. 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. The only thing we really had to build, build was this reading bench. If you want to see how we added that awesome pallet wood to the back of the bookcases instead of the sad backer board that the billy bookcases come with, click here. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. 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.
Ive always wanted to try it and i was scared, but it really is as easy as it looks. Billy bookshelf, board 76x75cm, 2 tablelegs vika kaj, screws, 4 screwing angles, edge tape description. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Give a complete ideal look to your living room with this ikea billy bookcase hack. Jun 26, 2015 ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea.