The billy bookcase is perhaps the archetypal ikea product. These should be widely available in all ikea stores worldwide. Diy built ins ikea billy bookcase hack designed simple. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Also, how well did the paint adhere to the side of the billy bookcases.
Mar 22, 2017 i am looking to do this same type of ikea hack, but i am going to do it on either side of my fireplace. Ikeas wildly popular billy bookcase is on sale today. How to paint ikea laminate bookcases home guides sf gate. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for. Every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikeas billy bookcase. I started with 3 ikea billy bookcases and modified them to look custom. People werent necessarily buying them to use for books, but rather to display and organize other items. Prime your ikea billy bookcase with a shellac, oilbased based primer and let it dry. 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 ikea s best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. It is absolutely essential that everything fits snug. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. Even lower prices gift voucher campaign living room dining room bedroom childrens ikea home office bookcases and shelves home decoration home organization tv and media furniture rugs home textile hallway storage solutions lighting cooking tableware kitchen bathroom 365day sale outdoor 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.
This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Before i dive in, this is a tutorial for painting laminate ikea furniture. Billy bookcase is one of the most popular items by ikea, and there are many ways to hack this simple piece. 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. Ikeas billy bookcase remains king of shelves bricks. It is claimed to be the most commercially successful piece of modern furniture more than 110 million ikea billy bookcases have been sold since its inception 40 years ago, with another seven. Ikea s idea was that the new billy dimensions would have space to house more than just books. Stoga gelince haber ver butonunu kullanabilir ya da size en yak. 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 is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. If the item is found nondefective, the item will be sent back to the buyer at buyers expense. Standard length is 202cm and they are flat packed, so with a bit of manoevering i think its possible. Builtin bookshelves from ikea billy bookcaseshow to do it. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. Every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikea s billy bookcase.
I have read that some people have trouble painting the actual bookcases, so i was just wondering how it went for you and if you did anything special to prep them. Because the surface of the bookcase is laminate and almost like plastic, you need an oilbased primer to prevent peeling of the paint and to provide coverage. Oct 26, 2017 every nine out of 10 people in the uk own ikeas billy bookcase. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. How to build builtin bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves. No matter what, we have styles and sizes for every taste.
Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. Oct 11, 2018 how to turn ikea bookcases into built ins. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billy s plus 6 doors in our rav4. But installing builtins can be pricey, and if you live in a rental, its not really an option at all. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving.
I managed to get a malm double bed plus wardrobes into my estate for a friend with plenty of room to spare, the key is to take a helper with strong arms but do measure up first. Would suit a workspace garage area where maybe appearance is not. In good condition although some scratching up side due to a house move. I purchased two of the cheapest versions of the billy available for. Billy white, bookcase with panelglass doors, 80x30x202 cm ikea. 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. Nov, 2018 heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Happy birthday to ikeas billy bookcase life and style.
Im sure that when i bought mine several years ago, they came with a couple of wide ushaped metal rods that fitted in holes in the top of the side panels. Jamie and phil will also appear on a new bbc2 series about people and their homes in june. 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. Fancy a walltowall library or do you like to mix your family photos with your books.
Bookcases and shelves bookcases bookcases ikea turkiye. Desks and bookcases are often laminated, especially buildityourself brands such as ikea. These diy builtins were made from ikeas billy bookcases and i am very proud of the way they turned out. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. And now, to celebrate billys 30th birthday next month, ikea is bringing out a range of limitededition graffitistyle bookcases, covered in shakespeare quotes. I consider myself to be the connoisseur of ikea billy bookcases. Designed by gillis lundgren the companys fourth ever employee, ikea makes 25,000 of the simple staple every day. 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. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. So how can you get the library look you crave without spending a. This project was one of the easiest but most tedious projects i have done in a long time. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library.
Ikea bookcases bookshelves for sale shop with afterpay. Jul 10, 2017 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 all on a. My bookcases are the standard 79 height and 11 depth but there are lots of options including bookcases that reach almost to the ceiling or are extra deep. To figure out how to best use the space, the picture below shows how we did the math. For my space, i used four 31 inch wide white billy bookcases and three 15 34 inch wide white billy bookcases. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. 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. May 18, 2015 i had two shelves already from my former home office so i picked up two more tall billy bookshelves from ikea.
Either way, our multitasking bookcases make great homes for everything you like having around you. Jan 24, 2019 i wanted these to act like walls framing in the builtin billy bookshelves, thus i needed the walls deep enough to recess the billys in about 1 12 inches from the finished front. I used the recommendation and bought valspar dove white. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as. See more ideas about ikea billy bookcase, billy bookcase, ikea billy.
I am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. Heres the full tutorial on how we made our custom built in bookcase made from ikea billy bookcases. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution with adjustable height options and long lasting quality. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Very detailed instructions on how to turn ikea billy bookcases into builtin shelving. Without further ado, heres how to make a walltowall bookcase with our ikea billy bookcase builtin tutorial. Its one of ikeas best selling pieces of furniture of all time, and definitely one. 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. 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. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Learn how to use basic ikea pieces to create a totally custom look with loads of storage and style.
I started with 3 ikea billy bookcases and modified them to. 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. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. I wanted these to act like walls framing in the builtin billy bookshelves, thus i needed the walls deep enough to recess the billys in about 1 12 inches from the finished front. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. If you have purchased a solid wood piece, the extra step of priming with the right primer shouldnt be necessary. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. 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. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billys plus 6 doors in our rav4. If youd like to see more of our process, check out the playlist below. Explore our bookcase range, including small and white bookcases.
I measured the space in between the walls, in our case it was almost exactly 12 feet, or. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea.
Billy bookcase hack 8 customizations for ikea furniture. 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. If your laminated furniture no longer fits your decor, some. My bookcases are the standard 79 height and 11 depth but there are lots of options including bookcases that reach almost to. Trying to stream live how to build ikea billy bookcase here is my stuff. First of all, you can create a lot of configurations, taking some parts away or adding some. Buy ikea billy bookcase and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Room dining room bedroom childrens ikea home office bookcases and shelves home decoration home organization tv. I made the drawer fronts by adding moulding to the flat front door units. I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared. Ikea billy, bookcase, oak veneer, adjustable shelves. Ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap angela marie made.
Billy bookcase for sale in uk 82 used billy bookcases. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. 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. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. After the framing was complete, i assembled the ikea billy bookshelves for a rough fit. I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are all over. Ikea billy bookcase library hack bookcase, ikea billy.
One with half doors and one with full doors, half glass at top. May 01, 2017 this ikea billy bookcase hack is as pretty as it is functional. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world.
Simple diy built ins using ikeas billy bookcases create a custom look for your home using stock bookcases, cabinets, and a few supplies. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. For a book lover, theres nothing more beautiful, and more satisfying, than a huge wall of builtin bookcases. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. Billymorliden bookcase white 160x237x28 cm ikea bookcases. The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 23, 2016.
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