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DIY IKEA Billy Bookcase Built-ins | Gena Shingle Jaffe

After six weeks of planning, building, trimming, painting, sourcing… and lots of overthinking every single decision, I’m so excited to reveal the ultimate Billy bookcase hack! This took a LOT longer than I anticipated hence why the reveal is focusing on this corner rather than the whole room (which will be coming soon!). I learned […]

I showed off these fabulous IKEA bookshelves my Dad recently built for us in this post HERE...If you missed it, this was just a blank wall in our living room. This post has the step

My journey to "built-in" (not really, but basically) bookshelves was a long and harrowing one, as anyone who follows my Stories on Instagram could tell you. Exaggerating (kind of). I've lived to tell the tale though, so here goes! It all started when I moved into this apartment, in large part because I wanted more

Learn how to transform your space with this clever hack on turning Ikea Billy bookcases into a custom wall of built-ins. Easy and affordable!

As someone passionate about interior design, I’ve always been an advocate of creating spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and personalized. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through built-in bookcases. However, custom built-ins can be expensive to hire out and too complex for a beginner DIYer. That’s […]

Discover the ultimate DIY IKEA Billy bookcase hack. Get inspired by Annem's cozy home office transformation, using our warm, burnt umber Lick Red 01

Looking to refresh your old IKEA Billy bookcase with a new coat of paint? We’ve got the step-by-step answers you need to give it a stylish makeover below. The Ikea Billy bookcase’s laminate exterior is tricky to paint. The secret to painting successfully is to first apply a base primer coat designed for surface adhesion. […]