Amazing IKEA Billy Hacks


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Mini Mudroom. Create this mini mudroom from IKEA Billy Bookcases and a bit of beadboard and trim. It costs not much and looks like custom built-ins! A super inexpensive DIY project. Get more details here.

DIY Stylish BILLY Built-in Cabinet

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Make budget built-ins from IKEA bookshelves. Love the side panels with sconces. Get the tutorial here.

DIY Kitchen Island

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This kitchen island is composed of an IKEA butcher block and three BILLY bookcases. You can also give the island a more custom look with moulding and beadboard on the side. See more details here.

DIY Library Wall

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You will need four BILLY bookcases, good hardware and quality wood to make this gorgeous library wall at home. Get the tutorial here.

Another creative example of build-in bookcase

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Check out the tutorials here.

DIY Pantry Made with Two IKEA BILLY Bookshelves

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See morehere.

Mudroom Lockers

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Organize your mudroom with Ikea bookcases. Make getting out the door in the morning that much easier! Get the tutorial here.

Add a BILLY bookshelf to the baby crib

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See how they did it here.

Create a custom closet with BILLY bookshelves

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Get detailed instructionssource

Place the BILLY bookcase on top of the chest of drawers

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Then secure them to the wall to this custom and beautiful furniture that provides TONS of storage. Get the step-by-step instructions here.

Tutorial to Add Beveled Crown Molding on Billy Bookcase (Ikea)

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This is an excellent storage solution for A’s bedroom. Besides the crown molding, the custom back panel allows you to pull in other colors or patterns. This takes a little bit more work, but it will make your bookcases look built in.source

Built-in bookcases

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Here is one more example of built-in bookcases. It not only adds a ton of extra character and storage to the house, but they really can make a small house feel so much bigger! See more instructions here.

Beautiful IKEA BILLY Bookcases for Kids

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Good transformation by painting the backs in green and adding molding for the plain BILLY bookcase. This is perfect for the playroom! source

Bookcases with Glass Doors

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These X motif custom designed glass doors along with library lighting give these bookcases an inimitable look. It is a simple way to ensure that your interiors stand out from the crowd. See more here.

DIY Dollhouse with BILLY Bookcase

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By adding a roof, chimney, wooden details, paint, fences, walls and even windows, the Billy Bookcase becomes a chic dollhouse for your little one. Learn how to make it here.

DIY arched bookshelves

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See how to create DIY arched bookshelves with IKEA BILLY bookcases here.

DIY Gorgeous Home Bar Built from BILLY Bookcases

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See more photos and details here.

Entertainment Stand in Living Room

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Turn 3 BILLY bookcases from IKEA into an entertainment stand in the living room. Check out the full tutorial here.

IKEA BILLY Bookshelves Transformation

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Simple and clever transformation of the IKEA BILLY bookshelves by modifing and adding trim and lighting. Get a custom look for the living room. Get the directions here

Built in Bookshelves with Window-seat

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I love this clever design. It provides us more comfy with the window seats alone with the bookcase. Get the instructions here.

Castle Bed with Upper Play Deck

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Castle bed with upper play deck using an IKEA Kura bed and two BILLY bookcases. See more at ikeahacker.net.

The Convertible BILLY Princess Row House

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A perfect hack idea for your daughter’s room. See more details here.

Built-in Bookshelf Wall in Living Room

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Create a built-in bookshelf wall in your living room by mixing and matching together IKEA Billy bookcases and Besta TV unit. See more here.

BILLY Bookcase as Kitchen Cupboards

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A good solution to make your kitchen stuffs organized. source

Use a BILLY bookshelf to build an IKEA Arcade Game

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Based on the tutorial, it wasn’t easy, but the result is awesome and worth. Check out the directions here.

Clever Shoe Storage with IKEA BILLY Bookcase

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Get a more shoe storage by adding some BILLY extra shelves to the simple bookcase. Check out more instructions here.


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Mila Craven

Mila Craven is the maker behind DIY Crafts Guru. She specializes in budget-friendly seasonal decor and believes every project on this site should be doable on a weeknight with supplies under $20. Every tutorial is one she's actually made — including the failed batches she warns you about.

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