Billy bookshelf dining room

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!

In case you missed the reveal, you can see that here and here. Laura’s home already had wonderful, historic bones, but the living space could use a bit more character. Laura wanted bookshelves, and while we had talked about something clean and modern, I really encouraged her to stick with the period of the house and create something that looked original. Custom built-ins aren’t cheap, and we knew this would need to be on a budget. Hacking the Ikea Billy has been done before (my friend…

The Member’s Mark™ Enzo Bookcase Storage Cabinet is a stylish option for displaying your favorite books and keepsakes. The rich black finish paired with the pop of golden brown shelves brings mid-century modern charm to any room in your home. The combination of the two Sherwin Williams finishes creates a balanced, but obvious contrast to give it a defining character. The tall, curved silhouette creates additional space for storage and display. The dowel style legs add to the modern style of…

Combining a high and low units might be an interesting design choice.

I've hacked the IKEA Billy bookcases into very on trend arched bookcases to display my favourite books and decor items. Click to see more of my favourite IKEA hacks!

Do you have an unused nook and need better storage? Does that storage also need to be a decent focal point, and fit your custom needs? Are you a bit unsure of your DIY skills and ability to pull off a built-in that doesn't look like a cake fail meme? Well...you may have stumbled onto the right place in this monster blog post. I say it is a monster, because it is. It's long and I am going to talk you through each step of how I built my dining nook built-in. I wish this built-in was like a…

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10 best IKEA Billy Bookcase Hacks that'll make your jaw drop! Find out how people are getting the perfect storage on a budget (using an Ikea Billy bookcase)

These hacks show that the iconic BILLY bookcase is iconic for a reason.