Repairs performed without administrators authorization are not covered. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. This is a view from the side from the front you hardly notice it. See more ideas about bookcase, billy bookcase hack and ikea billy. Mar 09, 2018 the back panel is a great opportunity to add style, color and interest to a plain bookcase. High gloss billy bookcase was no longer desirable and a new look was imminent. How to turn your cheap ikea bookcase into a fancy home. Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to make them look built in. It was dreamed up in 1978 by an ikea designer called gillis lundgren who sketched it on the back of a napkin, worried that he would. Oct 23, 2018 the billy bookcases are no different really simple to put together. Are there lowend bookcases without the cardboardlike back. See plan terms and conditions for a full explanation of exclusions and limitations.
And all the holes for moving the shelves around didnt exactly look high end either. However the billy ones have a lot more options, both to fill the space and to mix up the look. I was going to buy an ikea bookcase, but i looked at the instruction. To see that it can be done in an apartment without an involved workbenchshopetc is inspirational as well as the details about the latice wood. With tips for removing the backing and hiding the groove or channel at the back of the shelves. As standalone bookcases, the target ones are far more attractive. Its also a wonderful and costeffective way to give a functional piece of furniture a totally new look. Ikea debuted its classic and cleanlined billy bookcases in october of 1979, and 30 years later, still produce one every 15 minutes.
If a covered repair cannot be completed, you will be. Jan 25, 2015 fyi, the back panel has a specific purpose and thats to prevent the bookcase from shearingracking, which in the case of flat pack furniture will destroy that joints pretty quickly. Removing the back panel left a dark crevice in the back of the bookcase that we could definitely do without. Another great example of a well styled bookcase is a long, low bookcase separating the living and dining rooms without obstructing the sight lines. In our previous house, we had a wall of 5 billy cases with the height extenders on each one. So we broke out some white caulk and filled them in. Prime your ikea billy bookcase with a shellac, oilbased based primer and let it dry. Image result for billy bookcase no back panel mit bildern haus. How to stabilize a bookshelf without backing the home depot. When it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. How to replace a billy bookcase back home guides sf gate.
Replacement back folding panels for ikea furniture. The billy bookcases are no different really simple to put together. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. I am building 7 tall narrow billy bookcases to cover a wall. I have a toddler who is a climber and loves to empty books off shelves so i am seriously thinking of putting the bookcases in a skip as i am very anxious he might pull. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for. How to add bookcase lighting to any bookshelf without an electrician. How to hack sliding doors for ikea billy bookcases. Oct 26, 2017 the billy was made to be versatile, so use this to your advantage by creating a bookcase that suits your needs and style perfectly. Mar 24, 2016 kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Jun 15, 2010 removing the back panel left a dark crevice in the back of the bookcase that we could definitely do without. Diy industrial cabinet hack simply designing with ashley. I will give one quick suggestion when youre building, mark the location of the middle shelf on the back of your bookcase.
If you prefer, you can purchase edge beading and apply it to all the edges after youre finished cutting. We have both billy bookcases and target ones in ours house. The backing that you slide in has come out of the grooves and they are wobbling without much force being applied. Billy shelves have a veneered edge on the front, but not on the sides or back. Whether that means diying together the single and double cases. Battery operated picture lights this is a great option for its sheer simplicity. Place the flimsy backing piece back on your bookcase as directed, but use more nails hammered more closely together. The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and. Perfect for an office, library, study, living room, or kids room. This whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. Love this how to make a billy bookcase look expensive. 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. Office makeover part 2 building in billy ikea hack. This brass one has an attractive, transitional look.
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. Oct 11, 2018 this whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. The bookcase was designed in 1979 by gillis lundgren, ikeas fourth employee. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. How to create a dream expensive looking bookshelf with the worlds most versatile bookcases. Nice bookshelf styling for decoration idea read more.
Discover our billy modern bookcase series, modular by design and a flexible storage unit. I once took the backboard off my digital piano and it became super wobbly, so dont want the same thing to happen. Would the billy still be functional without the backboard. If you attach both of them together it will make them more stable but it would be better if you either used the lbrackets like you mentioned in all 4 corners or you could use 18 plywood and just nail it in the bottom 1 or 2 openings. The easiest way to hide the holes in your billy bookcase. Replacement of cardboard back on bookcase hometalk. There are some attractive batteryoperated picture lights especially if your aesthetic leans toward modern. His initial sketches for the bookcase were done on the back of a napkin. They move on casters with the help of a ushaped channel she affixed to the front of the shelves. Ikea billy bookcase hack with shiplap angela marie made. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device, it may be used with or without doors. If you rip the shelf to make it narrower, make sure the offcut is from the back of the shelf so you can preserve the veneered edge.
Before you start nailing, get your billy nice and square, and be sure. Billy is manufactured for ikea by gyllensvaans mobler at their factory in kattilstorp, sweden. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than. The reason i dont want the backboard is that im placing it around a wall socket, so the plugs are going to jut into the open space.
He got his high doors and a temporary cornice the pins were never hammered right in. Is there a cost effective way to replace with something. I havent tried fixing ours to the wall they are currently in a temporary location but it sounds like a good idea. Jul 17, 2017 billy shelves have a veneered edge on the front, but not on the sides or back. Plywoodmdf is used because it does this job cheaply without adding a ton of weight to the piece. She then stacked the bookshelves on top of the baseboards. The problem with the billy and most ikea furniture of the highly affordable variety is the low quality back piece. I agree that bookcases do look better if you can see the color of the wall throught them. However the billy ones have a lot more options, both to fill the. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. Fyi, the back panel has a specific purpose and thats to prevent the.
Full set of replacement parts for ikea billy bookcase. If you rip the shelf to make it narrower, make sure the offcut is from the back of the shelf so you can preserve the. I believe the entire side panel is made of particleboard unless they have changed their formula, without hollow. I went to ikea and bought this white billy bookcase and two oxberg panel glass doors. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. I went to ikea and bought this white billy bookcase and two oxberg panelglass doors. I checked the ikea website, but i couldnt find the lights. Ikeas billy bookcases are great until they start slanting and wobble every. Here are several creative and fun ideas to transform a boring back panel into one with pizzazz. The back panel is a great opportunity to add style, color and interest to a plain bookcase.
The thin cardboardish back panel was folded into thirds in the flatpacked box, so when we unfolded it and secured it to the back of the bookcase with small finish nails it still had some telltale creases and looked a bit shoddy to boot. How to make a billy bookcase look expensive ikea hackers. I set about building both of the billy bookcases without height. Unfortunately, billy s sleek looks and slender price tag are. If a covered repair cannot be completed, you will be reimbursed with an amazon gift card for up to the amount of your original product purchase price. Image result for billy bookcase no back panel haus wohnzimmer. They are just one more way that you can customize a billy bookshelf or any bookshelf you may have.
The asis department was happy to look for spares but didnt have any and said they dont really get pax stuff frequently. Can billy bookcases be assembled without the backboard. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. Do not pry from the back of the bookcase as it will break, as you have.
The billy was made to be versatile, so use this to your advantage by creating a bookcase that suits your needs and style perfectly. To see that it can be done in an apartment without an involved. Super home dco ikea billy bookcases 35 ideas billy ikea, magazine deco, bookshelf styling. This simple ikea hack upgrades your billy bookcase cheaply and easily by hiding the holes for the adjustable shelves. The billy bookcase is perhaps the archetypal ikea product. I did some research and decided that a billy bookcase would work great.
And we didnt think we could fit 3 billy s plus 6 doors in our rav4. I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are all over. Kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. But there was something that totally rubbed us the wrong way about billy. Replacement back folding panels for ikea furniture ikea is pretty much completely unhelpful in getting replacement back panels for a couple pax cabinets. How to add bookcase lighting to any bookshelf without an. Because the surface of the bookcase is laminate and almost like plastic, you need an oilbased primer to prevent peeling of the paint and to provide coverage. When moving the cardboard back was totally destroyed on my 20 year old ikea billy bookcase.
Whether that means diying together the single and double. Apr 24, 2017 he got his high doors and a temporary cornice the pins were never hammered right in. Feb 16, 20 a bookcase back panel is a great opportunity to add style to a plain bookcase. She used osb, which makes the diy look modern and functional, while remaining super affordable. The bookcase was designed in 1979 by gillis lundgren. How can i add style to a plain bookcase back panel. 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. And all the holes for moving the shelves around didnt exactly look high end. Aug 19, 2011 place the flimsy backing piece back on your bookcase as directed, but use more nails hammered more closely together. If you attach both of them together it will make them more stable but it. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. Feb 16, 2018 when moving the cardboard back was totally destroyed on my 20 year old ikea billy bookcase. I have a few ikea billy bookcases, but they seriously wobble. Oct 22, 2015 i did some research and decided that a billy bookcase would work great.
Its true that the back is flimsy but its surprising how wobbly even a half height billy is if the back panel isnt fixed properly as i discovered when we move recently. I have tried to replace through ikea but my size is no longer available. I will give one quick suggestion when youre building, mark the location of the middle shelf on the back of your bookcase before you put the solid white panel in. I believe the entire side panel is made of particleboard unless they have changed their formula, without hollow honeycomb innards like the kallax.
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