However the billy ones have a lot more options, both to fill the space and to mix up the look. Assembly and installation of a set of ikea billy bookcase with oxberg glass doors. Jul 17, 2017 place the lshaped bracket on top of the bookcase with one edge on the case and the other on the wall. The problem i have is i need at least 3x billy bookcases w80cmd28h202 and if i put another extension billy shelf ontop of the bookcase itself then the height goes to 237cm. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today phew.
A new billy and new doors are scheduled to be in the uk in. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of ikea billy bookcase in closets, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, nurseries, boys rooms by elite interior designers. The first bookshelf took me about an hour and a half to assemble. Ikea billy bookcase beech for sale in uk view 27 ads. Pimp your billy into a customized marvel a 10step tutorial.
Another great example of a well styled bookcase is a long, low bookcase separating the living and dining rooms without obstructing the sight lines. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the. Blogger trendenser proves the power of paint with this foolproof pot hack. Wo shi wo, ta shi wo, ni shi wo, na wo shi shei i am me, he is me, you are. Aug 31, 2011 as shown below, you can buy glass doors to add to the billy bookcases. However the billy ones have a lot more options, both to fill the. We have both billy bookcases and target ones in ours house. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. It is ideal for a college student who needs to clean and organize his or her room. It can also add a sense of permanence, an illusion of greater space and surprising depth to any room. Furinno 11055wh 5tier reversible color open shelf bookcase, white.
It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Jul 17, 2017 the ikea billy, a freestanding bookcase, comes in white, brown, black and birch veneer and in two standard heights. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. We wanted 10 white, glass olsbos but not available.
Vasagle 4 tier wooden bookcase with adjustable shelves, file organiser rack, 40 x 24 x 121. From the clever ways each ikea find can be used to the unexpected pieces available. We were looking for midheight bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a. See more ideas about ikea billy, ikea billy bookcase and bookcase. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. Then if you have dry wall or plaster, use wall anchers and a 1 screw.
The news spread like wildfire on twitter, causing additional alarm as irresponsible reporters further fanned the flames without bothering to call anybody. I think they look more expensivehigher end with the doors, but the doors do add a fair amount to the cost. The top, bottom, sides and shelves are constructed of particleboard covered with wood veneer or plastic. Ikea nordli, bedside table, white, on the hidden shelf is room for. Ill be working on styling the bookcases later this week following most of the tips from this article and hopefully ill have something to show you soon.
Aug 21, 2015 billy bookcase, white, 80x28x106 cm grytnas glass door, offwhite, 40. Draw pencil marks through each screw hole in the bracket and then set the bracket aside. So our living room furniture and decor helps you do just that with lots of ways to show off the. We were looking for midheight bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a reasonable price.
There are some wonderful projects out there of built in billy bookcase ideas, taking billy bookcases from ikea and creating a builtin bookcase look, using moldings and trims. The ikea billy bookcase is a single power book case that is adequate for a small book collection. Transform an ikea billy bookcase into a stunning kitchen. Building billy, billy, billy i showed you all my new library on sunday, and because i could not find the dimensions for this corner arrangement online for anything so i feel obligated to give them here for all future wanters of this billy corner bookcase setup. The best option for the money i can spend looks to be ikea, which means the billy. Total was two shelves wide bookacses with a narrow one between, all with extentions, and doors on all but. Mar 01, 2016 11 comments on ikea billy upgrade i picked their beech colour and then they discontinued it. The hub cut the baseboard out from the back wall so the billy bookcase could be pushed up against the wall. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. The best option for the money i can spend looks to be ikea, which means the billy bookcases. Unfollow ikea billy bookcase to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
On 9 october, pan released the second edition of the story of billy. Units can be mixed and matched to fit your space and create a custom look. I am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. However, this means i would be cutting off all those specially designed holes where the pegs and screws go. We will build an entertainment center to hold the dvr and dvd player. Both of us will trim out the entire bookcase system to cover an gaps where.
It may only measure threequarters of an inch, but the difference between freestanding and builtin. 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. Luxury walkin closet with black handles, jewelry tray and pull out mirror. The secret to successfully painting ikea shelves apartment. Ive been working on the ikea billy bookcases this week and got them all put. I read looked at all the instructions first, counted all the bits and pieces to make sure they were really all there, and went very. Ikea billy shelves preferably 40cm, as 80cm tend to cave in after a. I have all the equipment necessary for cutting so i was going to cut the shelves down to 28. Anyways secure the l bracket to the top of the billy put it right in the back middle. Place the lshaped bracket on top of the bookcase with one edge on the case and the other on the wall.
Billy bookcase, easy to assemble between naps on the porch. Using beadboard wallpaper on ikea billy bookcases overthrow. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. There are several different layers each one identical that allows you to very easily place your books aside. The making of an ikea billy bookcase apartment therapy. Apartment therapy readers are an amazingly helpful and knowledgeable group over the years, they have stepped up and provided answers to all sorts of questions about how to do things around the. Unique home decor accessories from 53 of the amazing home decor accessories collection is the most trending home decor this winter. How to create a dream expensive looking bookshelf with the worlds most versatile bookcases. Drill a 1inchdeep hole in the wall at the location of the pencil mark using a drill and 14inch drill bit. I have tried and tried to figure out the best way to do this and was resolved to four billy bookcases, two in the middle being the 15 inchers. Jul 18, 2014 hi just discovered today that billys doors are all discontinued in the uk.
Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Heres one all put together and just waiting for the shelves. Draw pencil marks through each screw hole in the bracket and then set the bracket. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. Billy bookcases with grytnas glass doors ikea hackers. On september 10, 2011, the economist published a story suggesting that ikea was changing its billy bookcases because of decreased demand in books. While i love the look, and the reconfigurability of the moveable shelves and the fact.
It may only measure threequarters of an inch, but the difference between freestanding and builtin shelves can be immense. 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. Nov 01, 2011 ill be working on styling the bookcases later this week following most of the tips from this article and hopefully ill have something to show you soon. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves.
Connecting ikea billy bookcases showing 15 of 5 messages. Safavieh home collection rigby 5 tier etagere, blackgold. Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. I have all the equipment necessary for cutting so i was going to cut the. The ikea billy, a freestanding bookcase, comes in white, brown, black and birch veneer and in two standard heights. This songs concept is based on a real person, billy milligan. As standalone bookcases, the target ones are far more attractive. Oct 17, 2015 assembly and installation of a set of ikea billy bookcase with oxberg glass doors.
Suspended wall cabinet ivar ikea hackers in different color of course ikea. 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. While i love the look, and the reconfigurability of the moveable shelves and the fact that you can always buy more well, except in beech, so not really in my case, i cant say im impressed by the strength of the shelves. Hi guys, ive just bought a number of ikea bookcases to make into a storage unit. Apartment therapy readers are an amazingly helpful and knowledgeable group over the years, they have stepped up and provided answers to all sorts of questions about how to do things around the house better, where the best sources are and, of course, what color to paint the walls of your fill in the blank. Amazing gallery of interior design and decorating ideas of ikea billy bookcase in closets, living rooms, denslibrariesoffices, nurseries, boys. I showed it to my husband and he agreed that they would. 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.
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. Aug 19, 2011 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. Hack ikea billy bookcase into a builtin unit billy. There are also nails that are nailed in at the top and bottom to secure the backing. Mar, 2014 the wider billy bookshelves have a metal insert too that is screwed into place for extra stability. Sep 21, 2008 the problem i have is i need at least 3x billy bookcases w80cmd28h202 and if i put another extension billy shelf ontop of the bookcase itself then the height goes to 237cm. I want to buy a billy bookcase but i only have 28 of space w, and the two options for billy bookcases are 15 wide and the 31. A new billy and new doors are scheduled to be in the uk in august 2014 but the new doors will not fit on old billy shelves. Hi just discovered today that billys doors are all discontinued in the uk. It was released by universal music taiwan on 31 august 2012. However, custombuilt shelves are a costly proposition. Ikea toy storage units dvd storage storage shelves storage spaces shelving house furniture design bedroom furniture home furniture furniture plans. The man will remove the existing trim and replace it onto the bookcases. Total was two shelves wide bookacses with a narrow one between, all with extentions, and doors on all but the.
Homeright recently asked me and a few other blog ambassadors to participate in a fun design challenge where we would put our own personal spin on an ikea billy bookcase. The top, bottom, sides and shelves are constructed of particleboard covered. Similarly, programs such as the grim adventures of billy and. I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared.
In our previous house, we had a wall of 5 billy cases with the height extenders on each one. Ikea billy bookcase design photos, ideas and inspiration. May 05, 2016 we added four pieces of wood panels on the walls both sides of the fireplace as the long board that goes on the side was 12. 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. Your living room is where you share the story of who you are. Im rearranging the furniture in my living room, and ive got a corner i want to put bookcases into. Plus, not to mention that fact that 3x billy bookcases takes me to width240cm. It contains the remix version of the story of billy 24 and a bonus dvd with six music videos. Owned and operated by a family that has worked with ikea since 1952, the operation was the cleanest.
The simple scandinavian style of everyones favorite pieces were looking at you, billy bookcase is prime for customization. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take. We will build doors for the lower part of the bookcases. 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 billy bookcase doors also come in customizable clear glass, so you can add you own unique color, wallpaper, or innumerable design elements to your cabinet, making it oneofakind. How to make stunning builtins with ikea bookcases furniture bookcase diy library. Ikea 10323349 billy bookcase good to know this furniture must be fixed to the wall with the enclosed wall fastener. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Flipshelffolding metal bookcasesmall space solutionno assemblyhome, kitchen, bathroom and off. Putting together ikea billy bookcase southern hospitality.
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