How to hack sliding doors for ikea billy bookcases. Jun 24, 2015 homeright sent us a small ikea billy book case and asked us to do our thing to it. Jul 23, 20 i really wanted a cleaner look for all of the thousands of books we have spilling all over the place. On september 10, 2011, the economist published a story suggesting that ikea was changing its billy bookcases because of decreased demand in books. Record shelf expansion set suitable for billy shelves record store feeling at home. This billy is located in an apartement in kungsholmen, where my norwegian friend oda lives. Hack ikea billy bookcase into a builtin unit billy. See how 8 diyers each transformed 1 ikea classic bob vila. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. Jan 14, 2019 now that ive told you why we went with an ikea bookshelf for our pantry, let me tell you how we did it.
Is it possible to disassemble an ikea billy bookshelf to. Nov 01, 2011 hey all, hope you had a fun halloween yesterday. My billy shelves feel very stable so im not worried about them falling forward. Jan 16, 20 greetings all, thanks for the sweet words on the office upgrades from yesterday. Ikea billy bookcase beech for sale in uk view 28 ads. Jul 26, 2012 after much debate, and seeing how awesome a job they did over at 247reno. As standalone bookcases, the target ones are far more attractive. Jul 17, 2017 because of its height, the billy bookcase comes equipped with wallmounting hardware to keep it from tipping over. We purchased ikea billy bookcase to accomodate my sons books. Ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. Ikea billy bookcase reclaimed wood my repurposed life. Pretty simple, but everyone thinks we had these floating bookshelves custom made for us. The billy bookcases usually have predrilled holes on the top for attaching the billy height extension unit. Jun 23, 2016 17 diy hacks for ikea billy bookcase you should try ikea billy is a bookcase with adjustable shelves that can be arranged according to your needs.
Straighten and strengthen ikea billy bookcase hacks for the lazy. Dont donate your old ikea billy bookcase, update it with some paint and reclaimed wood. But it was all worth it at the end of the day because i love the new. 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. Neither of us drink, which makes us by necessity a little antisocial, and so we spend a lot of time in the microcosm of our. 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. However the baseboards at the new home are too high for the notch. Some people are worried that theyll come off the wall. This week i am back with 12 ikea billy bookcase hacks to inspire you before your next trip to ikea. Ikea billy bookcase pantry hack i am so excited to be sharing my diy ikea pantry today. Up in our little guest studio above the garage affectionately nicknamed the garage mahal we finally built ourselves a wall of bookc.
Need help connecting multiple billy bookcases sidebyside and fronttoback. Ive been thinking about ikeas billy bookcases for years, but i was always disappointed with their 11 depth. Kallax on its side is fine but better with the fabric boxes for toy storage or kids books rather than paperbacks works for us. Simpli home byron solid mango wood and metal 61 inch x 39 inch industrial contemporary bookshelf. It was released by universal music taiwan on 31 august 2012. Using beadboard wallpaper on ikea billy bookcases may 24, 20. The billy was created by ikeas fourth ever employee, gillis lundgren, who wanted to make something timeless and functional. So for that section, i want to find a way to connect two bookcases front to back to make a doubledepth billy to fill in the space. Ikea hack billy bookcase as pantry storage run to radiance.
I paid wayyyyy too much for this on here, however, there isnt an ikea close to me. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as. Creating an ikea builtin billy bookshelf is something i have wanted to do in this room for years. 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. I have 7 billy cases with extensions around the house. Ikea billy bookcase update with paint and reclaimed wood. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take. Matt is an intellectual, has his phd in religious studies, is a teacher, and is completely addicted to books.
It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. Furniture hotspot gallatin alexaenabled smart bookcase fireplace. Assembly and installation of a set of ikea billy bookcase with oxberg glass doors. Is it possible to disassemble an ikea billy bookshelf to move it.
Then, we just mount the billy bookshelves on to the brackets. The news spread like wildfire on twitter, causing additional alarm as irresponsible reporters further fanned the flames without bothering to call anybody. Ikea billy bookcase white narrow bookshelf white bookshelves ikea bookcase bookcases billy regal my new room adjustable shelving small spaces billy bookcase, white, 78 34x11x93 14. The thin cardboard backing of the billy bookcase can rip or be punctured, leaving eyesores behind. It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack. Information contained on these pages is offered as a compilation of individuals experiences with ikea products. 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. Dec 02, 2008 comes up to three per fixed billy shelf. Sep 11, 2017 the ikea billy bookshelf was recently the topic of a bbc podcast about objects that define the modern economy. Assemble the billy bookcase fully by following the instructions provide inside the box. What better way than to introduce more storage and some builtin bookshelves. Using beadboard wallpaper on ikea billy bookcases overthrow. Ikea billy diy bookcases without bolting in a wall.
I have a variation on the billybenno, as there is a change of room and an archway in the way plus i needed two extra shelves for the first billy so i bought another whole billy, cut in in half heightwise, and tagged it on the end of the pair of bennos with a full billy in between, with a shelf on the top. I am on a severe budget and i have a 91 volvo station wagon so i am trying to figure out how to fit them in there. Aug 31, 2011 the billy bookcase comes with a small package containing tools to anchor them to the wall. We were looking for midheight bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a reasonable price. Floating bookshelves an ikea billy hack ikea hackers.
They move on casters with the help of a ushaped channel she affixed to the front of the shelves. 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. I have one of these in my craft room and just may have to give it new life. 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 slowly, checking and double checking each step along the way the second and third bookshelves only took about 20 minutes each, if that long.
Aug 07, 20 the billy bookshelf is made of very thin particleboard. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. However, theyre not really forthcoming with the dimnsions of the billy corner bookshelf. The preordering of the album began on 10 august 2012 in taiwan and included a limited edition rubiks cube with each preorder purchase. Feels perfectly safe, but it may be just me the huge believer in darwinism. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today phew. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves.
Will an ikea billy bookcase support the weight of a tv. This site is intended as a source of information for those interested in ikea products and is not affiliated with ikea in any way. It will hold the weight of the television, especially if you affix the bookcase to the wall with a bracket as malcolm intelligent suggests, but im very certain that the top surface panel wou. With its lightweight and simple, straightforward design, the billy bookcase is one of ikeas signature pieces but it isnt invincible. Identify a location where you want to install the bookcase, ensuring that the floor is level and there is plenty of room on either side. It came out spectacular and nowhere can you tell the project was born from an ikea bookshelf. So weve just moved our beloved billys to the new home and they are a little tipsy. Oct 17, 2015 assembly and installation of a set of ikea billy bookcase with oxberg glass doors. 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. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. We painted the wall behind a really dark navy blue and. How to build diy built in bookcases from ikea billy.
But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. Ikea i thought id already found the best example of a billy hack already these builtins from gwen of makerista, which we posted early last year. My back piece molded a bit i find thin cardboardlike composites like that often do where i live. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. The vertical component of the billy is fine, if your shelves are sagging replace them with pine inexpensive or hardwood check your overdraft facility and stain to match. Ikea billy bookcase pantry hack ikea billy bookcase, ikea. On top, it is decorative and presentational, while the interior more has the character of storage.
Owned and operated by a family that has worked with ikea since 1952, the operation was the cleanest. Billy ikea ikea billy bookcase hack built in bookcase ikea shelves bookshelves billy bookcases bookshelf styling shelving contemporary family rooms. This is an easy and inexpensive way to add a pantry space to any house, even if you dont have much room. Since i wasnt totally sure what i was going to do with it, i just started putting it together following the directions. She used osb, which makes the diy look modern and functional, while remaining super affordable. If that happens, dont go running off to the ikea store for a replacement just yet.
While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says. Or more specifically, i moved in with my boyfriend, and its the first time ive ever lived with a significant other. Total was two shelves wide bookacses with a narrow one between, all with extentions, and doors on. Total was two shelves wide bookacses with a narrow one between, all with extentions, and doors on all but the. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. The making of an ikea billy bookcase apartment therapy. I distinctly remember getting such staples with my billys, so give customer service a call and maybe they can sort some out for you. Using beadboard wallpaper on ikea billy bookcases may 24, 20 when i first moved into my house i had this large niche in the great room that i really had no idea what to do with. Ikea billy book case one shelf missing free a black ikea billy bookcase in a black finish. Manufactured by ikea, this wood laminated piece of furniture has five shelves that are adjustable to different heights to accommodate any size book or other decorative item. They are cheap, labor is cheap the man works for cookies, and it really didnt seem all that hard. In our previous house, we had a wall of 5 billy cases with the height extenders on each one. As much as i would love to have cute shelves showing off fun coordinating tchotchkes, these bookshelves will contain 100% books. Awesome bookshelf, fit right in the corner of the room, and is now carrying upwards of 30 books.
Mar 01, 2016 the vertical component of the billy is fine, if your shelves are sagging replace them with pine inexpensive or hardwood check your overdraft facility and stain to match. As you can see in the diagram, the wall is continuous but indents in about 14 inches. We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. My mister and i spent the weekend tackling a storage solution weve been meaning to get to for some time. Now that ive told you why we went with an ikea bookshelf for our pantry, let me tell you how we did it. Jeff had a really long wall that needed something to separate the games area from the media area. The billy is a barebones, functional bookshelf if that is all you want from it, or it is a blank canvas for creativity. I was really excited to participate, and you can check out all of the different bookcases here. The shelf was easy to carry and fix and it added a very nice look to my sons room. However the billy ones have a lot more options, both to fill the space and to mix up the look.
Like in all things, measure your space first to make sure the bookshelf will work. I would like to find a piece and cut it to fit so i can replace it. Then this project came to my attention, and ive made room. Billy bookcase, easy to assemble between naps on the porch. So, we recently revamped our ikea billy bookcase hack and now we love it even. Jun 30, 2015 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. Putting together ikea billy bookcase southern hospitality. Mar 24, 2016 kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Billy bookshelves have a little notch to fit around baseboards. Anyways secure the l bracket to the top of the billy put it right in the back middle.
Billy bookcase into minimudroom entry in the homeright bookcase challenge you can still vote here until july 16th. Wo shi wo, ta shi wo, ni shi wo, na wo shi shei i am me, he is me, you are. This meant acquiring 1 more billy full size, 3 skinny billys, and the 5 corresponding height extension units. Need help connecting multiple billy bookcases sidebyside. Ive never had an ikea billy before, so i really didnt know what to expect. It is truly amazing what you can do with a simple bookcase. I own mid brown billy bookshelf systems and was able to expand via ebay purchases a couple of years ago. Plus i needed some extra glasses of mimosas as well along the way from start to finish. These are the pieces of the small ikea billy bookcase.
If you dont trust household occupants to never pull on the shelves and bury themselves in books or other items with a case on top, you should bolt them to the walls. This is well made and if you know billy, a very versatile piece. May 05, 2016 how to make ikea billy bookcase builtins thats what i am going to share with you all today. If i had small children in my home, i would definitely do this to avoid an issue, just in case they decided to climb the shelves. If thats a bookshelf on its side and not a cube unit, i would permanently fix the shelves in place. Shelves are adjustable to the point you can use some for decorative items like jars, frames, pretty boxes, or just books and more books.
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. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. The first bookshelf took me about an hour and a half to assemble. May 01, 2017 we got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. As promised, heres more information on the library bookcase unit we put together with ikea pieces we added trim, hardware, and lights to customize it for my office.
In praise of the ikea billy bookshelf aisling twomey sep 11, 2017. You can use these holes to anchor the bookcases together, just plop in a staple of appropriate size. The billy bookshelf is made of very thin particleboard. When you need to fill an entire wall with shelves, billy s your man or bookcase. The door has the same plywood on the back, this keeps the door from sagging. We have both billy bookcases and target ones in ours house. We had been using ikea furniture since couple of years, so we thought we would not go wrong by picking up the billy bookcase shelf. Hi, mary, i actually didnt successfully pull it out, but unlocked it at just the right spot and you can pull it off the screws and then turn it around.
Would something like bookshelf shims be neededhelp. Then if you have dry wall or plaster, use wall anchers and a 1 screw. 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. To be clear i am interested if the billy bookcases of ikea can be safely used for heavy books without bolting l brackets or similar it to the wall. Sep 21, 2008 i have a variation on the billy benno, as there is a change of room and an archway in the way plus i needed two extra shelves for the first billy so i bought another whole billy, cut in in half heightwise, and tagged it on the end of the pair of bennos with a full billy in between, with a shelf on the top. How to make an ikea billy bookcase into a freestanding pantry with doors.