The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. Best ikea billy bookcase shelving hacks apartment therapy. 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. Jul 17, 2014 the bookcase hiding the queen murphy bed. 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. This is a billy bookcase that have many lifes, i got it for free from my work many years ago. A correlation between the 4th shelf in ikeas billy bookshelf and the golden. Another great example of a well styled bookcase is a long, low bookcase separating the living and dining rooms without obstructing the sight lines. How to add rollers to a bookcase home guides sf gate. His initial sketches for the bookcase were done on the back of a napkin. In other words, we would like use this project to illustrate what the space. I had seen many an ikea billy bookcase hack out in the blogosphere, so i knew how.
Billy bookcase bench hack luxury ikea hack billy bookcase with integrated amplifier about. You could add crown molding at the top and base molding where the billy bookcase sits on top of the dresser for an even more custom look. This ikea billy bookcase hack is as pretty as it is functional. How to hack sliding doors for ikea billy bookcases.
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. She used osb, which makes the diy look modern and functional, while remaining super affordable. Ive always wanted to try it and i was scared, but it really is as. After the paint dried, i attached the wheels to the wood block bases. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. This may just be the most innovative billy bookcase hack on the internet right now. Billy bookcase door hides furnace or closet or secret room. Watch for a bookshelf sale and bookcase sale at to get the most value for what you spend. You can do this bookcase makeover on any bookshelf, cabinet, or china closet to add a permanent or temporary change. Not only does it give you a place to store your fabric or other craft supplies, it rolls so you can stick it just about anywhere and get it out of. Visit ikea for a great selection of affordable bookshelves and bookcases in a variety of. When shopping for bookcases, there are a variety of factors to consider.
Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. A bookcase serves more purposes than simply holding books. Ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea. Sep 11, 2017 please subscribe for more tutorials also be sure to hit that like button if you enjoyed the video and found it informative. Billy bookcase is one of the most popular items by ikea, and there are many ways to hack this simple. This gives it a lot more character than using the new ladder. I trimmed out four wood blocks on my miter saw to serve as a base for attaching the cart wheels. And can you believe how well this furniture is holding up after 7 years of constant use. Billy is manufactured for ikea by gyllensvaans mobler at their factory in kattilstorp, sweden. Billy bookcases transform into murphy bed ikea hackers. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Joining several bookcases of varied sizes against a wall creates a. Not only does it give you a place to store your fabric or other craft supplies, it rolls so you can stick it just about anywhere and get it out of the way.
They move on casters with the help of a ushaped channel she affixed to the front of the shelves. Ikea billy bookcase with wheels stainedtopforikea billy bookcase. Ikea hack your crafting space 51 craft room storage diy. Bookcases are functional pieces of home or office furniture that can also contribute to the overall aesthetic of a room. Its really easy to make with a thin bookcase and some wheels and you will absolutely love the organization that it gives you. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Outfit a short shelf with wheels and, all of a sudden, you have a mobile work.
We are thinking about including both tangible and intangible things audio, visual or smell etc. How to add wheels to your ikea kallax bookshelf duration. Billy bookcase hack with library ladder the lilypad cottage. See more ideas about wooden storage bench, childrens bookcase and drink cart. The center bookcases are mounted on a piece of plywood on wheels with the murphy bed attached to the plywood. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Ive always wanted to try it and i was scared, but it really is as easy as it looks. 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. How upscale does this ikea billy bookcase hack look. When shopping for bookcases, there are a variety of. Katie brown from smile like you mean it solved her lack of storage space by putting her shelf on wheels. My friend needed to hide a furnace in her basement office so i devised a hinged door out of billy bookcases. Hacked and stacked billy rolling ladder library ikea hackers.
Mar 24, 2016 kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Oct 11, 2017 billy bookcase is a great piece to customize. The project sets out to use the billy bookcase as a site where interactions between the space and the individual are played out. Hinge end of bookcase will have to be temporarily shimmed up to level the top as the hinges are installed. This bookcase turned craft storage is really great. First, consider the size of your book collection and any other items you want to store on the shelves. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste.
Our ceilings are 9 ft tall so i grabbed 2 of the original billy bookcases and 4 of the extensions packs. Aug 01, 2017 this bookcase turned craft storage is really great. Amazons choice for bookcase on wheels amazonbasics 4shelf shelving storage unit on 3 wheel casters, metal organizer wire rack, black 36l x 14w x 57. This billy bookcase on wheels graphic has 20 dominated colors, which include white, thamar black, black cat, kettleman, pig iron, ivory, tin, black, snowflake. The remaining hardware wheels on the bottom and top of the ladder screwed easily into the 30 year old wooden ladder.
The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. If you have an old ironing board and are looking for storage for your craft room, thats the idea that you needed. Rolling bookcase, 9 compartments storage cabinets for books, plants, toys or. We used 4 billy bookcases with the height extenders and left off the backs and 1 narrower billy bookcase with height extender in. Bekijk meer ideeen over ikea, interieur en billy boekenkasten. Kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Jun 23, 2015 how to put wheels under a bookcase daniel caron. Learn how to use basic ikea pieces to create a totally custom look with loads of storage and style. The ikea billya bookshelf so familiar it goes by its first nameis one of the most. A line of bookcases can cleverly divide a room, creating privacy.
The bookcase was designed in 1979 by gillis lundgren. The bookcase was designed in 1979 by gillis lundgren, ikeas fourth employee. In this collection, youll discover 33 project plans and learn building tips to maximize your bookcase or shelfs storing capacity. Billy bookcase desk from ikea hackers, might would work well for the spare room. Billy bookcase hack 8 customizations for ikea furniture bob vila.
Free shipping on everything at overstock your online living room furniture store. Please subscribe for more tutorials also be sure to hit that like button if you enjoyed the video and found it informative. The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. How to add wheels to your ikea kallax bookshelf youtube. The hub cut the baseboard out from the back wall so the billy bookcase could be pushed up against the wall. Conventional murphy beds didnt quite fit into the space and they are expensive. Jun 26, 2015 ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea. A bookcase or shelf is an extremely useful home storage system. It was quite easy to install the upper rolling ladder rod onto the billy bookcases.
Two billy bookcases, wheels, hinges, handles and cellophane. 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. How to create a dream expensive looking bookshelf with the worlds most versatile bookcases. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. 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. We have agreed that the content will be determined by the material we have collected through our interviews with billy owners.
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