Billy white, height extension unit, 40x28x35 cm ikea. I have a white plastic wall mounted ikea medicine cabinet. Our ceilings are 9 ft tall so i grabbed 2 of the original billy bookcases and 4 of the extensions packs. Ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea. If any owner can do a quick measurement and help me out, what is the exact height cm. Billy bookcases from ikea, with height extensions and. Apparently it was ikeas intention all along, of discontinuing the 11inch depth billy bookcase. Bookcases after billy bookcases from ikea, with height. Ikea s expedit bookcase is aesthetically superior, and also has a deeper shelf that easily holds coffeetable sized books. Ikea billy bookcase wide tall extension dimensions. At this point i needed to make sure that the lights i was adding in the centre of the bookcase were threaded in before adding more timber in the centre going up to the top of the bookcase. I considered using the billy bookcase extensions and making these go full height of the room, but opted against it. Ikeas expedit bookcase is aesthetically superior, and also has a deeper shelf that easily holds coffeetable sized books.
This meant acquiring 1 more billy full size, 3 skinny billys, and the 5 corresponding height extension units. 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. Billy bookcase combinationhght extension, blackbrown, 47. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books. Made from particle board and covered with decorative veneers. May 24, 2014 billy bookcase height extension units apparently there have been some 41 million billy bookcases sold by ikea since their launch in 1979, and i have at least 17 of them and need to order some more soon. Ikea billy, bookcase combinationhght extension, this bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. Billy bookcases from ikea, with height extensions and glass. However, the billy bookcases additional height makes a lot of difference. Apr 21, 2014 i plan to use 3 hemnes wall bridging shelves butted together to add some height. I had long admired the many amazing ikea billy bookcase hacks that are. Billy bookcase height extension units apparently there have been some 41 million billy bookcases sold by ikea since their launch in 1979, and i have at least 17 of them and need to order some more soon. When you need to fill an entire wall with shelves, billys your man or bookcase. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget.
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. It is one of ikeas cornerstone products along with the likes of the malm and the kallax there are so many ways you can customize the billy bookcase with a hack and there have been so many creative projects doing just this, shared by their creators. The billy bookcase is perhaps the archetypal ikea product. Chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories all on a. Nov 01, 2011 i considered using the billy bookcase extensions and making these go full height of the room, but opted against it. Jessica shares her ikea hack a daybed reading nook made from 4 billy bookcases. View and download ikea billy bookcase 80 tall instructions manual online. The seat height of the ikea billy bookcases is set at with arms at. The ikea billy wide tall extension bookcase has an overall height of 93. I went to ikea, looked at their billy display to see what they had used and anything i thought would fit i. I purchased a billy bookcase yesterday and installed the very top shelve the one. Our ceilings are 9 ft tall so i grabbed 2 of the original billy bookcases and 4 of the extensions. Billy bookcase design ideas lovely 37 awesome ikea billy bookcases ideas for your home digsdigs. Home decor ideas ikea billy four standard width, with height extensions, doors, and corner unit.
I have a similar setup, but i have a desk in the middle instead of the third shelf. Jul 30, 2010 just plain boring, like billy kinda is. Billy bookcase hack with library ladder the lilypad cottage. 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. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Billy bookcase combination hght extension, blackbrown, 47 14x11x93 14. Billy white, height extension unit, 80x28x35 cm ikea. I started by calculating the number of ikea billy bookcases needed for this project.
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 assortment. So i wanted to keep it but make it look a bit less, yeah what, ugly i guess. Ikea billy book case height extension units, white, 24x11x14 60x28x35 cm make the most of the wall area with a shelfheight extension unit. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack melanie. But it fit perfectly just behind the bed in our tiny guest room. With a shelfheight extension unit, you can make the most of the wall area, while freeing up space on the floor.
Floating bookshelves an ikea billy hack ikea hackers. Ikea billy bookcases in 2020 ikea billy, ikea billy. Jul 02, 2014 ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. I intend to build my library wall around an existing set of french doors and need to bring the top of the bookcase up the the top level of the the door casing above which i will attach the bridging shelves to the wall. Pimp your billy into a customized marvel a 10step tutorial. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. Get exclusive offers, inspiration, and lots more to help bring your ideas to life. I blog for a living and have never spent so much time on a single blog post as this one. In ikea the extensions are right next to the 3 shelf units and nothing is on their website or in the catalogue.
It is estimated that every five seconds, one billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Ikea billy height extension unit white 40351562 new in box. Ikea billy extra shelf bundle with cleaning cloth 14x10, birch. Ive always wanted to try it and i was scared, but it really is as easy as it looks. Aug 22, 2019 even with the extensions, there will probably be a narrow gap at the ceiling. Ikea billy bookcase w height extension 2x ikea billy book flickr. Assembly instructions manual ikea billy height extension unit assembly instructions manual 24 pages. There is also a glass display case from ikea on the left, but it didnt come out well in the photo.
We have 1 ikea billy height extension unit manual available for free pdf download. You can choose a store and check the stock status for the product at the nearest ikea. I purchased 7 billy bookcases and 7 height extensions online at, and they arrived four days later. Jul 10, 2017 chatelaine home editor alexandra gater transforms her drab, tired ikea billy bookcases into a stylish bedroom focal point using removable wallpaper, fun baskets and cute accessories all on a. Manuals and user guides for ikea billy height extension unit. How ikeas billy bookcase took over the world bbc news. Billy height extension unit white 80x28x35 cm ikea. To be combined with billy bookcase 40x202 cm for added storage vertically. First i went to the clearance section at ikea and bought myself two extensions to put on top of the billy. I bought a loft bed from ikea and would like it have it assembled by ikea. Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
I have not one, but two ikea billy bookcases that need to be transformed so they coordinate with the new color scheme i am doing my studioffice in. We went to our local store to buy a regular bookcase and the dvdcd case, both with height extensions. To be combined with billy bookcase 80x202 cm for added storage vertically. Jul 26, 2012 this meant acquiring 1 more billy full size, 3 skinny billys, and the 5 corresponding height extension units. Jun 26, 2015 ok, so when i say built, i had a little help from ikea. Ikea experts tell me about billy posted in miscellaneous. The room already has existing crown molding and chair rail. Get more photo about diy ikea decor related with by looking at photos gallery at the bottom of this page. To hide the spaces, the pair added a trim board in between the bookcase units and the ceiling to the top. This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. 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. This ikea billy bookcase hack makes them look like.
Pretty impressive considering we launched billy in 1979. Ikea is making changes to its iconic billy bookcase. It took me just a few hours on a saturday to assemble them. The following day, we used caulk on the top trim board to create a smooth line, shares joseph.
Apparently there have been some 41 million billy bookcases sold by ikea since their launch in 1979, and. The bookcases have doors and are a tight fit in the openings on either side of the fireplace. 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. I have assembled billy book shelves that ive had for. While its look will remain the same, there will be improvements in the finish and configurability starting in august 2014, the company says.
Ikea faktum kitchen cabinets 37cm deep, 70cm high, and in a width that matches your billy. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. May 18, 2015 11 magnolia lane is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to and affiliated sites. Both come with a height extension that can be used separately as a minibookcase if preferred. Nov 24, 20 heres the bookshelf that ive been talking about for a while. The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. The billy bookcase from ikea is an iconic piece of furniture that has been hacked down the many years it has been sold. I want to use the top space as a shelf for plants or decor. Billy bookcase height extension units richard shakeshaft. With a shelf height extension unit, you can make the most of the wall area, while freeing up space on the floor.
I bought a loft bed from ikea and would like it have it. I built the two height extensions units then papered them while they were on the floor for ease, then secured them on top of the billy bookcases. In order to ensure that the wall unit as a whole was sturdy and safe, they screwed twobyfours to the backs and sides of the bookcases and affixed them to. Billy bookcase 80 tall indoor furnishing pdf manual download. How i created my ikea billy bookcase shelving hack. The ikea billy bookcases has an overall height of 41. Indoor furnishing ikea billy book magazine rail instructions 4 pages indoor furnishing ikea billy bookcase 41 34 tall instructions 4 pages.
Its the booklovers choice that never goes out of style. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. Its an ikea assembly ive done a dozen or more times since my college days. Apr 03, 2014 this looks so beautiful and professional. Ikea billy, height extension unit, white, with a shelfheight extension unit, you can make the most of the wall area, while freeing up space on the floor. View online or download ikea billy height extension unit assembly instructions manual. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. We have billy bookcases but the narrow 40cm wide ones on top of an ikea desk and we use tjena series from ikea. Ikea billy book case white and glass shoe closet ikea hack walk in closet tatianas delights foo dog pinnershippi. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard. I need the exact height to the bottom of the first shelf because i want to order one several actually, i have many tangible books, pop the plinth, put some tiny variableheight legs for some extra support so i can easily vacuum under it. Billy bookcases from ikea, with height extensions and glass doors is creative inspiration for us.
Heres the bookshelf that ive been talking about for a while. Billy height extension unit, birch veneer, 16x11x14 ikea. Billy bookcase arrangement ideas home guides sf gate. Ripiani in vetro scaffali libreria armadio buone idee idee creative idee ikea armadi aperti idee di scaffalature home library. I plan to use 3 hemnes wall bridging shelves butted together to add some height. They had everything in stock except regular 11in bookcase. The ikea billy wide tall extension is a bookcase with a height extension unit for adding units to occupy an unused wall space.
They are 20 years old a true testament that they are indeed a classic ikea item that you can use by itself or in many combinations. Billy bookcases are built and sold by ikea, a swedish company known for its storage solutions and readytoassemble furniture pieces. The chair is also from ikea weve had the chair for years. We used four ikea billy bookshelves with height extensions, then tied them all together with crown molding, baseboard, and lattice to. Billy height extension unit blackbrown 40x28x35 cm ikea. Ikea billy bookcase 80 tall instructions manual pdf download. Billy bookcases from ikea, with height extensions and glass doors.