The shelves are designed to fit the bookshelf, but because they are made from. Billy, 2008, 76071, 76742, character card shows either a tv series still or a photo of the. This months challenge was the take a basic ikea billy bookcase and turn it into something fabulous. 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. If there is an image that belongs on this article, please insert it on this page. 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. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my taste. A closer look at the take along muddy billy, from the muddy adventure pack. Nov 01, 2011 that plywood top is nailed into the billys frame and then anchored to the studs in the wall with l brackets so the entire unit is sturdy and theres no danger of them falling even if little munchkins should be so bold and try to climb on them. I am working on a similar ikea billy project and installing billys on each side of my fireplace with the extensions so that they go to the ceiling.
How to diy upgrade an ikea billy bookcase hometalk. Classic details like builtin bookcases can add an abundance of character to home, making a boring boxy house look like. We then secured everything together with 2 x 4s running along top of the bookcases and screwed them into each bookcase. I know there are lots of nice ones for the kallax units, but i am considering the billy ones instead, because its a very small room that is going to need a lot of shelving, and the billy ones have height extensions, and also are not quite as deep, so wont crowd the room quite as much might need to go on several walls. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. The ikea billy, a freestanding bookcase, comes in white, brown, black and birch veneer and in two standard heights. 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. Before you start nailing, get your billy nice and square, and be sure you have plenty of appropriately sized nails along the top, into the middle permanent shelf, and along. It was renamed take nplay, which would begin distribution in 2010. The factory that produces the billy bookshelf makes 15 billys a minute. Gail, ive only been following you for a short time and in that time you have inspired me to rethink how i can reuserepurpose the furniture i have. I have 2 year old that has to come with me to get them and i cannot put her car seat in the front so i can fold the back seats down and cram the cases in. Youll notice that your billy will already be standing much sturdier. Aug 31, 2011 the billy bookcase comes with a small package containing tools to anchor them to the wall.
Takealong started production in 2002 and was replaced by takenplay in 2010. May 05, 2016 how to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today. Jan 17, 2014 it wasnt time to add the books just yet we had more to do. I hope to get better pics of the bookcases later, but this was the best i could do right now. Ikea billy bookcase hack diy doors cannage ikea diy, home diy. Ikea billy bookcase hack office makeover part 2 billy hack built in billy bookcases ikea billy how to get a builtin library look with this ikea hack billy bookcase office makeover when it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. To make the bookcases boxier, we cut the lower skirting section off at the base. It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. Posters and checklists thomas takealong wiki fandom. In 2009, the range was discontinued and sold to mattel, who launched a revamped version in of the merchandise under their subsidiary, fisherprice. Apparently it was ikeas intention all along, of discontinuing the 11inch depth billy bookcase.
As a homeright brand ambassador, they oftentimes challenge us to create something new out of something ordinary. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as. Hack ikea billy bookcase into a builtin unit billy. When you need to fill an entire wall with shelves, billys your man or bookcase. Billy bookcase, easy to assemble between naps on the porch. Is it possible to disassemble an ikea billy bookshelf to. Custom diy builtins using ikea billy bookcases, an affordable way to get the. We knew we wanted to reuse the existing baseboard along the front of the bookcase wall, so i carefully cut the existing caulking with a dremel multimax and pried it off. Plus i needed some extra glasses of mimosas as well along the way from start to finish. Locate a wall stud by turning on a stud finder and sliding it along. In 2009, the range was discontinued and sold to mattel, who launched a revamped version in of the merchandise under their subsidiary. Last week, you might recall, i came to grief in a large swedish furniture store. The 2008 yearbook features an image of a take along brand madge in place of her thomas wooden railway one.
I cant fit in 15 inch units all along the wall but wanted one part to be 15 inches so that i could hide some file boxes in them. Jessica shares her ikea hack a daybed reading nook made from 4 billy bookcases. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Put together the 5 big bookcases first, placed wires on the back before mounting it to the wall. The 2002 model first had their magnets who are metal. Ikea billy oxberg bookcase with glass door white stained oak veneer glass 40 x 30 x 202 cm glass doors keep your favourite items free from dust but still visible. We have a wall that we are trying to put our tv and some of our bookswe have tons and were leaning toward the hemnes bookcases with bridge and tv unit but i have been looking at the billy and wondering if we could use the tv unit from hemnes and the billy bookcases. Turning ikea bookshelves into builtins built in bookcase, ikea billy. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. To clarify, the backing slots into the side walls of the bookcase as opposed to just being tacked onto the back. 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. What color did you paint the trim to match the billy bookcases. The bookcases have doors and are a tight fit in the openings on either side of the fireplace. Ikea liatorp, storage combination with doors, white, cornice and plinth rail help create a uniform expression when two or more units are connected together.
Billy bookcase with doors bookshelves built in billy bookcases built ins book shelves billy ikea hack ikea billy bookcase hack kitchen wall storage ikea storage a stepbystep tutorial for how to make professional looking diy builtins using ikea billy bookcases for vertical storage. Floating bookshelves an ikea billy hack ikea hackers. Follow the instructions that come with the billy bookcases to assemble the four worktable supports. Of course, ill share all the progress as i go along and make some fun changes in this space with furniture and accessories too. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run to. I then sanded and primed it, and it slid into the bookcase grooves perfectly, and looks much. Most entertainment systems were either too long to clear the door or too. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. 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.
But when i glance along the shelves im appalled at the number of books i havent opened in the last 5 even 10 years, and sitting around reading in retirement just doesnt excite me any more. If youve been browsing blogland long, you have probably run across this idea already. How to make ikea billy bookcase builtins place of my. Billy bookcase is one of the most popular items by ikea, and there are. Take alonggallery thomas the tank engine wikia fandom. Ikea hackers is all about modding, repurposing and customizing ikea products. Jul 17, 2017 with its lightweight and simple, straightforward design, the billy bookcase is one of ikeas signature pieces but it isnt invincible. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Measure your ceiling to floor all along the length of the wall. I fell in love with the bookcases the makerista shared. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. My billy shelves feel very stable so im not worried about them falling forward.
The top, bottom, sides and shelves are constructed of particleboard covered with wood veneer or plastic. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a. The 2010 yearbook incorrectly lists harvey as a roadway vehicle. Jun 24, 2015 gail, ive only been following you for a short time and in that time you have inspired me to rethink how i can reuserepurpose the furniture i have.
Place the flimsy backing piece back on your bookcase as directed, but use more nails hammered more closely together. Can billy bookcases be assembled without the backboard. Jan 17, 2017 low cost, functional and brilliantly efficient, an ikea billy bookcase rolls off the production line every three seconds. 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. If that happens, dont go running off to the ikea store for a replacement just yet. 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. The checklists were released with each take along engine. May 06, 2015 i am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. Collectable railway started in 2014 who had the fisher price and diacast metal. This subpage contains all images relating to said article. Ikea billy bookcase to drawer hack infarrantly creative. It wasnt time to add the books just yet we had more to do. I made these little shelves to double stack the cases. In particular billy, a classic ikea item of furniture that has been available for thirty years, has five adjustable shelves, is cheap enough for.
Billy library to entertainment center ikea hackers. After building the billy bookcases, i need a way to display my dvds without sacrificing shelf space. Daar bracht thomas samen met karwei verandering in. 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. The 2017 model first had hooks who rotate side to side. Two ikea hacks using billy book cases creative colour. Sep 23, 2014 sure, we probably all dream of having a carrie bradshawstyle custom closet.
We went to our local store to buy a regular bookcase and the dvdcd case, both with height extensions. 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. We have billy cases in our great room, with the tall shelves along the. Floor to ceiling billy bookcases that look completely custom without the price tag. If you put blue painters tape along the cut it might keep the. Thomas the tank engine train take along carrying case 17 car holder storage toy. How do i even out a pair of bookcases on an uneven floor. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. You should also take precautions and not place roughbottomed items onto. 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. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. The prototype 2010 yearbook cover only features thomas on the racing down the rails set as opposed to thomas and percy on the transfer yard set. You would think that thomas jefferson would have invented.
Build one bookcase to the corner, and leave a gap between its front and the. The making of an ikea billy bookcase apartment therapy. I have all the equipment necessary for cutting so i was going to cut the shelves down to 28. Still, ikeas shelves and cabinets, especially its iconic billy bookcase, are among the worlds most ubiquitous furnishings. Mar 01, 2016 i am happy with the strength of the cubeshaped ikea shelves, and the expensive custom built bookcase made by a cabinet maker. The crown along the top hides both the plywood stabilizer and the brackets from view. The room already has existing crown molding and chair rail.
Ikea billy bookcase office ideas free hd wallpaper. But when i glance along the shelves im appalled at the number of books i havent opened in the last 5 even 10. Engines flying scotsman, sixteen, wilbert, clive, neil, matthew, city of truro, rex, bert, jock, frank, jinty, pug. Taking billy bookcases from ikea and creating a builtin bookcase look, using moldings and trims. Every three seconds, another billy bookcase rolls off the production line of the gyllensvaans mobler factory in kattilstorp, a tiny village in. During its history, take along has released several posters and checklists, featuring the engines that were available. I am currently working on painting an old dining table and also have plans to customize a bigboxstore bookcase, like your ikea billy bookcase. Diy ikea billy bookcase built in bookshelves part 2 run. Putting together ikea billy bookcase southern hospitality. The thin cardboard backing of the billy bookcase can rip or be punctured, leaving eyesores behind. Another finishing detail that helped the bookshelves look less like a bunch of ikea furniture pushed together and more like a piece of custom furniture was using caulk to fill in all of the holes after we placed the shelves. Or, did you take a shelf and get the paint matched.
We converted our guest bedroom into a tv viewing area and needed a wall unit that would hold a 42 inch tv as well as a boatload of books. Now slide the small piece of material along all the lower edges of the bookcase as it sits on the floor. Apr 28, 2017 am i right so whats an ikea lover to do. Ikea billy bookcase reclaimed wood my repurposed life. Sure, we probably all dream of having a carrie bradshawstyle custom closet. Learning curve brands take along thomas and friends sir handel and the apple truck pack of 2. A row of billy bookcases keeps our messy understairs storeroom hidden. 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. I will have just enough room along one wall to do this along with a skinny billy book case at one end by a bi fold door opening into a closet.
Gillis lundgren, designer of ikeas ubiquitous billy bookcase. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea furniture that makes it totally doable. Measure the mattress and divide in two along its length 100cm with a 20cm piece at the bottom. For all the rest of us, theres a trusty ikea product that will give you the look of custom shelving, for a fraction of the price. Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. Ikea billy bookcase hack desk wall unit home office design home. Jul 02, 2014 ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. I am so excited to share our ikea billy bookcase hack. I got them with doors, so with the forward weighting, im a bit extra paranoid about tipping.
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. Apr 03, 2014 this looks so beautiful and professional. Billy bookcases, besta tv stand, framsta panels description. The cases in front hang over the shelf about half an inch. Jun 07, 2018 this months challenge was the take a basic ikea billy bookcase and turn it into something fabulous. Take along started production in 2002 and was replaced by take nplay in 2010. In each position draw a line onto the sides and front kick pieces of the shelves. Its popularity and global spread has led to its use as a barometer of relative worldwide price levels.
Why you should never take a bookcase from ikea on the bus gary. I try really hard on ic not to just make a project for the sake of making a project although i admit, at times it happens. I bought slats of wood that were cut the same width as the trimming, my husband then screwed the slats together in between the bookcases, and we glued the. The worlds most versatile bookcase, it turns out, makes for some. Floor to ceiling built in bookcases the ultimate ikea billy. It was a long story, but essentially i went there to examine some. A few months ago i bought a single extra shelf for the billy bookcases i have had for a number of years, when i got home i found that they had slightly changed the profile of the shelf and had changed the pins to be smaller. 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. Aug 19, 2011 place the flimsy backing piece back on your bookcase as directed, but use more nails hammered more closely together. Take a billy bookcase from ikea, add 2 extensions and crown molding on top, beadboard wallpaper in the back, and a coat of primerpaint.
How to make ikea billy bookcase builtinsthats what i am going to share with you all today phew. Because the unit was being placed on the wall where the door opens, we only had about 8. Ikeas humble bookcase epitomises a relentless pursuit of lower costs and. This project required a little more time and planning than what i thought it would take. How to make an ikea bookcase look builtin bookshelves built in. The scribing tool would have its straight arm drug along the floor surface while the pencil draws a long onto the shelf side. There are thought to be over 60 million of them already in service. Mar 10, 2016 gillis lundgren, an industrial designer who helped make ikea the largest furniture retailer in the world with his nofrills designs, most notably the billy bookcase that millions of frugal book. Assemble the billy bookcase fully by following the instructions provide inside the box. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution with adjustable height options and long lasting quality. While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says. Before you start nailing, get your billy nice and square, and be sure you have plenty of appropriately sized nails along the top, into the middle permanent shelf, and along the bottom. 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. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase built ins ever.
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