Only the latest versions of these documents are available for download. If you adapt or personalise such an item, that reduces the value. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. The one i used for this hack is the tall and skinny version, in a white color. Billy bookcase, white, 94 12x11x41 34 it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. How to diy upgrade an ikea billy bookcase hometalk. Billy bookcase, white, 15 34x11x41 34 it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Billy bookcase with display shelf, whitebeige ikea indonesia. On the other hand, billy is more about whats on the inside. 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. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide.
I needed that color because i had decided to use ikeas billy bookcases the 15. Create a custom builtin bookcase from standard ikea billy bookcases with this easy step by step tutorial. For a book lover, theres nothing more beautiful, and more satisfying, than a huge wall of builtin bookcases. Ikea white bookcase bookcases for sale in stock ebay. Launched in 1979, the billy bookcase system is one of our iconic products. Jan 17, 2014 of course ikea bookshelves arent pure white theyre more of a creamy white so in the end we opted to take one of the spare shelves to home depot and have them do paint matching.
So, i brought home tons of paint samples and figured it out myself behr gallery white in semigloss was perfect. Some people buy a piece of furniture for the history and identity that come builtin. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. The different color options makes it easier to match to many different kitchen decors and styles. The original bookcases looked yellow in our home, so i used my goto white ultra white by valspar. We have a wall that we are trying to put our tv and some of our bookswe have tons and were leaning toward the hemnes bookcases with bridge and tv unit but i have been looking at the billy and wondering if we could use the tv unit from hemnes and the billy bookcases. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Ikea billy bookcase white 3 shelves 80x28x106cm buyer collects east london. This part was pretty easy and only took me about fifteen minutes for each one.
See more ideas about ikea billy bookcase, ikea billy and ikea. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves.
I purchased two of the cheapest versions of the billy available for. I used the recommendation and bought valspar dove white. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. But installing builtins can be pricey, and if you live in a rental, its not really an option at all. Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. The finish that matched best was the high gloss, so that was what we went with. Armchairs bathroom furniture batteries bed frames bookcases boxes and baskets candles ceiling lamps and spotlights chairs and benches chest of drawers children. 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. Diy built ins ikea billy bookcase hack designed simple. These affordable and magically longlasting shelving units are some of the most popular items year after year, and with new options like the white stain and light brown hemnes classic and the liatorp glassdoor bookcase, they are excellent statement pieces to refresh any room in your. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. 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.
Billyoxberg bookcase whiteglass 160x202x28 cm ikea. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc. In the photo above, the new paint is on the right and its so much brighter. Glass doors keep your favourite items free from dust but still visible. We started out with 5 simple ikea billy bookcases we wanted to create some storage space that wouldnt be on display, so we also bought ikea cabinet doors from kitchen department and attached them on the bottom of some of the bookcases. The billy series is among the most popular in the u. These are ikeas 12 bestselling bookcases huffpost life. 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. Billy bookcase with display shelf, whitebeige ikea. 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. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Sofas sofa beds bookcases open shelving units living room storage. May 17, 2017 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. Its been a few weeks since we completed these bookcases in our living room and im finally sitting down to put together the tutorial.
Ikea billy could be a transparent bookcase that showcases the beautiful color of a wall behind it. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. The units come in different heights, widths and finishes, with adjustable shelves, optional doors and plenty of room for your books or favourite things. The billy bookcase is a popular shelf in the ikea lineup. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. This means that there may sometimes be differences between the documents you download and the. For my space, i used four 31 inch wide white billy bookcases and three 15 34 inch wide white billy bookcases. I used a very strong primer and my favorite white paint. Aug 21, 2015 billy bookcase, white, 80x28x106 cm grytnas glass door, offwhite, 40. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels.
The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. Billy bookcase white stained oak veneer 40x28x202 cm ikea. And even if its design was great from the beginning, we have improved it over the years. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Lauras home already had wonderful, historic bones, but the living space could use a bit more character. 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. The finish that matched best was the high gloss, so that was. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. Oct 11, 2018 how to turn ikea bookcases into built ins.
Shallow shelves help you to use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space. We were looking for midheight bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a reasonable price. In case you missed the reveal, you can see that here and here. Apr 02, 2019 first, build each billy bookcase according to ikeas instructions. Make offer usa ikea algot bracket 7, white discontinued item 002. Billy bookcases with grytnas glass doors ikea hackers. These affordable and magically longlasting shelving units are some of the most popular items year after year, and with new options like the white stain and light brown hemnes classic and the liatorp glassdoor bookcase, they are excellent statement pieces to refresh.
Narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by. I painted my entire closet valspars dove white since kate at centsational girl had said it is a close match to ikea white. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. 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. Inspired by some posts i saw on hometalk, i had an idea of what i wanted to do using ikea bookcases. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in. Noz design adding lights to bookcases is always a practical decision. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. Armchairs bathroom lighting batteries bed frames bookcases boxes and baskets candles ceiling lamps and spotlights chairs and benches chest of drawers children.
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