Pretty impressive considering ikea launched billy in 1979. Billy bookcases with grytnas glass doors ikea hackers materials billy bookcase white cm grytnas glass door off white 40 100 cm utrusta hinge we were looking for mid height bookcases with glass doors for our living room at a reasonab 10 best ikea billy bookcase hacks thatll make your jaw drop. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. 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.
Jun 18, 2018 ikea bookcases billy bookcase living room furniture shop with me shopping store walk through 4k duration. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. 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. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Billy bookcases with grytnas glass doors ikea hackers. But installing builtins can be pricey, and if you live in a rental, its not really an option at all. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. I needed that color because i had decided to use ikeas billy bookcases the 15. Sep 03, 20 i painted my entire closet valspars dove white since kate at centsational girl had said it is a close match to ikea white. Aug 21, 2015 billy bookcase, white, 80x28x106 cm grytnas glass door, offwhite, 40. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario.
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 home. Make the insides of your billy bookcase look even more charming by getting your hands on this hack. Billy white, bookcase with panelglass doors, 80x30x202 cm ikea. Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. I used the recommendation and bought valspar dove white. And here i thought all ikea pieces were the same white. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. Launched in 1979, the billy bookcase system is one of our iconic products. Ikea bookcases billy bookcase living room furniture shop with me shopping store walk through 4k duration. As we see it billy is a dear old friend that is now even better. Jan 17, 2014 diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. Ikea s idea was that the new billy dimensions would have space to house more than just books.
You can choose a store and check the stock status for the product at the nearest ikea. These diy builtins were made from ikeas billy bookcases and i am very proud of the way they turned out. Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. Adjustable shelves, so you can customise your storage as needed. 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.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. Create a custom builtin bookcase from standard ikea billy bookcases with this easy step by step tutorial. These are ikeas 12 bestselling bookcases huffpost life. Its probably the most recognizable product in the canon of ikea merchandise, and its endlessly versatile and adaptable to different rooms and situations. Jan 27, 2014 i assume most of ikeas white furniture pieces are the same shade, so for reference, this was matched to a shelf from the white billy bookcases, and it also is the same white as the hemnes dresser. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Armchairs bathroom furniture batteries bed frames bookcases boxes and baskets candles ceiling lamps and spotlights chairs and benches chest of drawers children. Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically. Diy built ins ikea billy bookcase hack designed simple. Billy white, bookcase with panelglass doors, 80x30x202 cm.
Make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving. Mar 10, 2019 ikea estimates they sell one of their billy bookcase every five seconds, which means there are a lot of billy bookcases out there in the world. The units come in different heights, widths and finishes, with adjustable shelves, optional doors and plenty of room for your books or favourite things. Billy bookcase white ikea ikea billy, bookcase, white, adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. Best ikea billy bookcase shelving hacks apartment therapy. Its been a few weeks since we completed these bookcases in our living room and im finally sitting down to put together the tutorial. Get the best deals on ikea white bookcase bookcases when you shop the largest online selection at. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. People werent necessarily buying them to use for books, but rather to display and organize other items. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Of course ikea bookshelves arent pure white theyre more of a creamy white so in the end we opted to. The tutorial suggests using beveled crown moldings to be glued inside the ikea billy bookcases. The billy series is among the most popular in the u. Find ikea billy bookcase in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. I purchased two of the cheapest versions of the billy available for. Oct 09, 2014 for a book lover, theres nothing more beautiful, and more satisfying, than a huge wall of builtin bookcases. Also, how well did the paint adhere to the side of the billy bookcases. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, this bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Billyoxberg bookcase white 80x202x30 cm ikea bookcases and.
We were looking for midheight bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a reasonable price. It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. White it is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. And even if its design was great from the beginning, we have improved it over the years. Key features make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation.
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