Tweaking the ikea billy bookcase for perfect cd storage. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage. Does anyone know of any compatible door, whether made by ikea or not. Make offer new ikea white kallax insert doors nib 14729 discontinued 33x33 cm x. 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. The bookshelves can be coupled and optional doors can be added. Where to buy woodworking tools videos best woodworking tools posts. Jan 14, 2019 ive done it three times heres exactly how to make a billy bookcase look like a built in. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books.
Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. Ikea billy, bookcase, brown ash veneer, adjustable shelves, so you can customize your storage as needed. I also have a few of a now discontinued bookcase similar to gersby they are 8 years old, still in fairly good shape, but i have 2 shelves that began to sag slightly because i overloaded them with textbooks for an extended period of time. The bookcases are sold in flatpack form, to be assembled by the purchaser. Aug 21, 2015 billy bookcase, white, 80x28x106 cm grytnas glass door, offwhite, 40.
I know its kindof lame, but i really like the ikea billy bookcase. If youre in love with the current range, pop into store to grab the last of them. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Make offer new ikea white kallax insert doors nib 14729 discontinued 33x33 cm x ikea ekby hensvik. Ikea dvd shelf stylish shelves discontinued lerberg pertaining to 16 ikea dvd. The billy bookcase with the 11 inch depth will still be stocked. An additional billy bookcase, with a 15 inch depth, will be introduced in all countries an effort to respond to how customers are presently living their lives. A few weeks ago i needed a new billy medium brown glass door but there were none to be had.
When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. They move on casters with the help of a ushaped channel she affixed to the front of the shelves. We were looking for midheight bookcases with glass doors for our living room, at a reasonable price. Ikea billy, bookcase with glass doors, beige, glass door cabinet keeps your favorite items free from dust but still visible. I have them in different depths and widths in my living room in that paneled, mostly open, 2 with glass doors. The bookcase was designed in 1979 by gillis lundgren, ikeas fourth employee. Were saying goodbye to medium brown and updating the white and birch. This diy builtin billy bookcase project gave me an affordable way to create a customcabinetry feel for our home library. Sometime between 510 years ago, ikea us stores offered a 15 inch deep billy bookcase fo. My billys are beech no longer available for several years, so i gave up on the. Billy is manufactured for ikea by gyllensvaans mobler at their factory in kattilstorp, sweden. The billy also lacks the vertical bracing of the expedit and kallax, so it holds more items per square foot.
Th ere was a narrow connector about 12 years ago that i wanted to put above the wide entry connecting the 2 small billy s on either side, it wasnt a single shelf. Ikea billy shelves preferably 40cm, as 80cm tend to cave in after a whilei used my old billy 60cm which are unfortunately no longer to be found in the ikea billy. This is my cheesy video of a oxberg door installation. Ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. Was wondering if you could give me your opinion would the cabinets intergrity be compromised by cutting off the top lip trimof the cabinet so crown molding could be placed across. This billy bookcase hack with half and half glasssolid doors is a great way to keep things organized in the hallway. Dec 18, 2017 this is my cheesy video of a oxberg door installation. New ikea lillangen black brown bathroom vanity sink extra inner shelf w hardware. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Bookcase pantry unique ikea hack billy bookcase as pantry storage run to radiance if you need more storage in your kitchen, create your own ikea pantry cabinet.
For those who have extra height in their kitchen, or just need a little more storage space, youre in luck. Jun 02, 2014 the billy range has had some colour changes. We wanted 10 white, glass olsbos but not available. Ikea dvd shelf stylish shelves discontinued lerberg pertaining to 16 ikea. This is three white billy bookcases from ikea, two narrow and one small, with corner hardware, and the billy allglass doors which will hopefully keep the. Just discovered today that billy s doors are all discontinued in the uk.
Our classroom ikea toy storage units, ikea toy storage. His initial sketches for the bookcase were done on the back of a napkin. I know that a closet makeover when im the sole owner of said closet is complete and utter selfindulgent nonsense since i am the only one in the entire house who benefits from it, but i gotta say, its been worth it. Furniture hotspot gallatin color changing bookcase fireplace.
The glass doors made them look like a piece of dining room furniture. Jul 02, 2014 ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. Uk in august 2014 but the new doors will not fit on old billy shelves. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. You can display what you want on display at the top. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. This item is in perfect condition with no marks or scratches. Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically.
Ikea oxberg, door, birch veneer, adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically. I built the bookcase on my own in an hour mindful to do it right so i took my time, maybe someone a bit handier could do it faster. January 14, 2019 all interiors, decorating, diys, interiors, organizing, popular posts, remodeling. Bookcases free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Billy oxberg bookcase white 78 34x11 34x93 14 ikea. Storage combination w doorsdrawers, walnut effect light gray.
Does anyone happen to have shelves in both the discontinued medium brown and the new brown ash veneer that could compare them in a picture. Bookcases, dressers, wardrobes, tv units, sideboards, etc. How do you make the billy bookcase into a tall kitchen pantry cabinet. Although we love our 11 inch deep billy, often thats not deep enough. You can display what you want on display at the top and hide what you want hidden at the bottom, genius. I too loved the look of these, but after searching high and low to no avail i contacted ikea and the solid doors are discontinued. 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. Just discovered today that billys doors are all discontinued in the uk. I needed that color because i had decided to use ikeas billy bookcases the 15. The billy bookcase is one of those ikea products that you buy for your dorm room and hold onto for years after graduation. Adding doors to billy bookcases is something we are really liking about some of these hacks.
The scraphacker had four billy bookcases left over from his poor student days, but they were not a good fit for his grownup apartment. However, the billy bookcase s additional height makes a lot of difference. Vintage woodworking tools century cool woodworking tools tips. Ikea billy bookcase is a simple unit with enough storage for a limited space or a foundation for a larger storage solution if you need it, and adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
A subreddit dedicated to the swedish furniture store started by ingvar. The door does not fit bookcases purchased in the spring of 2014 or earlier. Oxberg door installation on ikea billy bookcase youtube. Ikea in the news new billy shelf better game shelf. Billy morliden bookcase with glass doors, 31 12x11 34x79 12. Courageous ikea billy bookcase glass doors photos, i. I have five of the larger billy bookcases in the now discontinued medium brown color. They look great, very functional, cutouts for crownmolding, they dont break the bank, etc. Sales numbers for expedit arent public, but we know that ikea sells some 41 million similar billy bookcases a year. Pimp your billy into a customized marvel a 10step tutorial. Incredible woodworking workbench website,woodworking hacks billy bookcases and woodworking storage boy rooms.
Heres why ikea is discontinuing everyones favorite shelf gizmodo. Billy finish colors i have five of the larger billy bookcases in the now discontinued medium brown color. How to hack sliding doors for ikea billy bookcases. The oxberg doors available now for billy have the following line in their description.
Ikea makes an extension piece that sits on top of the billy bookcase. How to assemble ikea billy bookcase white plus how to secure bookcase to the wall. Only the half glass and full glass doors are available. Hi just discovered today that billy s doors are all discontinued in the uk. The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. Erik linn was able to create several curio cabinets for his abode using billy bookcases and grytnas glass doors for significantly less. Ikea billy bookcase 40th anniversary yellow limited edition new. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. Ikeas top bookcases are perfect for dorms, small spaces and a quick. Hi just discovered today that billys doors are all discontinued in the uk. Behind the panel doors you can keep your belongings hidden and free from dust. Kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases.
Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Ikea lack floating wall shelf 10973 lot of 2 dark brown mahogany. A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change. Ikea oxberg brown glass door for billy bookcase cabinet new in box 902. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. Sep 03, 20 last week i shared with your the overview of my closet makeover, which, by the way, has been dreamy. Ikea has been in the news the past week for making a change to their legendary billy bookcase making it deeper, 15 inches instead of 11 inches. The story denied by ikea is that they are projecting the end of hardcopy books and adjusting to people using shelves for. The ikea billy bookcase can be further customized with glass doors, a height extension unit, and a range of plasticcoated or veneered surface finishes.
The spots were there but no doors and i had to resort to. Feb 16, 2016 how to assemble ikea billy bookcase white plus how to secure bookcase to the wall. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36. Easy diy freestanding pantry with doors from a billy bookcase. Billy bookcase door hides furnace or closet or secret room. Mar 24, 2016 kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Does anyone happen to have shelves in both the discontinued medium brown and the new brown ash veneer that could compare them in a.
Billy oxberg bookcase white, 78 34x93 14x11 ikea need this for my shoe. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device, it may be used with or without doors. Ikea billy, bookcase with glass doors, beige, glassdoor cabinet keeps your favorite items free from dust but still visible. Mar 21, 2017 a billy bookcase here the company claims one of them is sold every five seconds, a poang chair there the 40yearold design has continued to get cheaper, and youre well on your way to a. Martin furniture contemporary library bookcase with lower doors, fully assembled. Ikeas expedit bookcase is aesthetically superior, and also has a deeper shelf that easily holds coffeetable sized books. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93.
A new billy and new doors are scheduled to be in the uk in august 2014 but the new doors will not fit on old billy shelves. 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. While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and. Bookcase billy has 5 different color combinations you can add doors or have it open just with shelves. While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says. These are ikeas 12 bestselling bookcases huffpost life. Ikea hack billy bookcase as pantry storage run to radiance. Woodworking tips frames and woodworking router diy cnc. I just mounted oxberg doors to a pre2014 billy bookshelf. Heres exactly how we turned a billy bookcase into a freestanding pantry.
Although most gg collectors use detolfs for their displays, the rest of us favor the billy shelves and it would seem these are being discontinued. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. A subreddit dedicated to the swedish furniture store started by ingvar kamprad in a small town called almhult that now spans the globe. Easy selfsupporting doityourself pantry with doors from a billy bookcase pantry with one redo. Ive seen it done with billy bookcases but not hemnes. Billy has gone through transformation since it started in 1979, elaborated. Billy bookcases with grytnas glass doors ikea hackers. 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.
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