The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and make elaborate storage that looks great. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. Narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space. Expedit was the record shelf for most of record collectors. Putting together ikea billy bookcase southern hospitality.
Plattenbilly record store style storage in ikea billy bookcases. Ive never had an ikea billy before, so i really didnt know what to expect. Tweaking the ikea billy bookcase for perfect cd storage. Our shelving units are made to store and display all kind of items at home, from porcelain figurines to a special collection of novels. Aug 19, 2011 thankfully, theres a quick fix for that which will leave your ikea bookcases looking better than new. Ikea bookcases billy bookcase living room furniture shop with me shopping store walk through 4k duration. Billy hacked to record shelf record shelf, vinyl storage, lp storage. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2. Ikea wooden shelves ikea shelves bedroom ikea billy bookcase bookshelves ikea regal expedit ikea malm dresser small white bookcase billy regal coffee table inspiration ikea offers everything from living room furniture to mattresses and bedroom furniture so that you can design your life at home. Thankfully, theres a quick fix for that which will leave your ikea bookcases looking better than new. Discover our billy modern bookcase series, modular by design and a flexible storage unit that can be used for more than just books and not just within your living room. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday.
It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. 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. Transforming ikea furniture and especially the billy bookshelf has been done before. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. As you can see in the diagram, the wall is continuous but indents in about 14 inches. Ikea cd storage record storage storage hacks diy storage movie storage sewing room storage storage solutions dvd shelves cd shelf. 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. But installing builtins can be pricey, and if you live in a rental, its not really an option at all.
Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as. Having a dedicated record storage unit in your listening area is a good sign that you care about your records. Feb 25, 2015 transforming ikea furniture and especially the billy bookshelf has been done before. The ikea billy bookcases has a seat height set at and an arm height of.
Jul 03, 2014 the big question how should i storage my lovely vinyl you are looking for a solution for your record shelf. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. When shopping for bookcases, there are a variety of factors to consider. The big question how should i storage my lovely vinyl. You would flip through your vinyl like in the record store. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels. Can be used with billy height extension unit in the same width for added storage vertically.
Jun 18, 2018 ikea bookcases billy bookcase living room furniture shop with me shopping store walk through 4k duration. Ikea bookcases bookshelves for sale shop with afterpay. Since i wasnt totally sure what i was going to do with it, i just started putting it together following the directions. Still, ikeas shelves and cabinets, especially its iconic billy bookcase, are among the worlds most ubiquitous furnishings. Need help connecting multiple billy bookcases sidebyside and fronttoback. Featuring everything from bookcases to floating shelves in many different styles and sizes, we safely can say that youll find the right option to match your personal preference and home decor design. Take your billy shelf with a width of 40cm use plattenbilly german or recordbilly english expansion set. So how can you get the library look you crave without spending a ton of cash. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
You would like to see your cover in the record shelf. Looks like expedit or kallax from ikea and combines record storage and stereo furniture. Ikea recently announced that the popular shelving system is not long for this world, and the internet responded with rage. Ikea hackers is all about modding, repurposing and customizing ikea products. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. It was perfect for their nursery and here it is nearly 7 years later and we are still loving our ikea billy bookcase hack.
Thats exactly what happens with the sides of hemnes bookcases. 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. First, consider the size of your book collection and any other items you want to. It was time for a change, my shoes deserved better.
Homeright sent us a small ikea billy book case and asked us to do our thing to it. 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. When it comes to storing your records, there really is no easier way than to reach for that little wooden pencil and scribble down the code for an ikea. I have an identical one in my living room that has worked very well for books for five. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. The news of the production stop of the expedit shelf provoked a storm of controversy in online forums. Prepare to have a bunch of superlatives spewed your way, because its really that good gwen from the makerista recently redecorated her friend lauras living room and, as part of the project, brought someone in to create these remarkable custom. 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. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. Record shelf expansion set suitable for billy shelves record store feeling at home. Diy built in shelves bookshelves built in built ins billy bookcases bookshelf wall shelf desk ikea shelves book shelves billy ikea hack.
These are the pieces of the small ikea billy bookcase. But every once in a while, you just need a change, right. Need help connecting multiple billy bookcases sidebyside. Oct 09, 2014 for a book lover, theres nothing more beautiful, and more satisfying, than a huge wall of builtin bookcases. See how 8 diyers each transformed 1 ikea classic bob vila. Jan 17, 2014 diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2.
So, we recently revamped our ikea billy bookcase hack and now we love it even. A typical ikea billy bookcases weighs between and has a lifespan of roughly 20. We purchased ikea billy bookcase to accomodate my sons books. So how can you get the library look you crave without spending a. The big question how should i storage my lovely vinyl you are looking for a solution for your record shelf. When it comes to storing your records, there really is no easier way than to reach for that little wooden pencil and. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Seven cunning ikea hacks for vinyl lovers the vinyl factory. The depressing state of this lead me to use an existing book case i already had a few years back. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online living room furniture store. 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. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Dvd storage shelves movie storage vinyl record storage book storage shelving vinyl music vinyl records library bedroom music corner.
We got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud. My hallway is way too small for a big fancy shoe closet, so i decided to put one in my study, because that room is closest to my front door. Still, ikeas shelves and cabinets, especially its iconic billy bookcase, are among the worlds.
Billy builtin bookshelves part 1 home stories a to z. The average ikea billy bookcases has an overall height of 41. The problem with the billy and most ikea furniture of the highly affordable variety is the low quality back piece that you slap onto them. Ikea billy bookcase reclaimed wood my repurposed life. Apr 17, 2017 narrow shelves help you use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space. Choose from a range of sizes and colours, including bold red and blues to classic white, black and natural wood. A well chosen shelving or cabinet will blend perfectly with your environment and make your collection look great and easily available for playing.
Here are twelve alternatives that prove record storage is a polytheistic pursuit. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. Ikea s billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. First, consider the size of your book collection and any other items you want to store on the shelves. Billy hacked to record shelf record shelf, vinyl storage. Billy bookcase, easy to assemble between naps on the porch. Buy products related to ikea record storage products and see what customers say about ikea record storage products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. How to assemble ikea billy bookcase white plus how to secure bookcase to the wall. For a book lover, theres nothing more beautiful, and more satisfying, than a huge wall of builtin bookcases. Oct 15, 2015 ikea kallax fka expedit may be omnipotent but it is not your only god.
Such casework contains much of the stuff of our material existenceall the stuff, that is, that doesnt fit in the closet or chest of drawers. Its a real deal breaker that when you knock on a piece of furniture, you hear the whole panel shake. B00jqkhyhw ikea kallax 4 shelving unit blackbrown the ikea kallax shelves are fairly well built and easy to put together. The shelf was easy to carry and fix and it added a very nice look to my sons room.
As i shopped ikea on the day i purchased the billy shelves, i was not really looking forward to putting them together. As ikea fans have quickly come to realize, its nothing more than fancylooking cardboard. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Bookcases are functional pieces of home or office furniture that can also contribute to the overall aesthetic of a room. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. Ikea kallax fka expedit may be omnipotent but it is not your only god. Creating an ikea builtin billy bookshelf is something i have wanted to do in this room for years.
I didnt want to spend too much on it though, so i did another tiny ikea hack, giving a good old billy book. May 23, 2015 tweaking the ikea billy bookcase for perfect cd storage. As much as i would love to have cute shelves showing off fun coordinating tchotchkes, these bookshelves will contain 100% books. May 01, 2017 we got creative and created our own ikea billy bookcase hack for a fantastic solution. Its not a terrible deal, but it almost doubles the cost of the unit, and. I wont go so far as to say i dreaded itbut i was just a tad apprehensive. Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
625 1372 1408 621 252 1528 1467 445 1371 1525 771 1061 800 1375 1081 870 671 788 470 1515 24 358 1240 1000 653 820 810 194 204 1303 551 1318 641 1219 1266 951 469