Ikea bookshelf fireplace

When it comes to hacking beautiful storage, no other IKEA product works a room like the Billy bookcase. Here are some of the best Billy bookcase builds.

Family rooms, throughout history and especially throughout the pandemic, have been a refuge — a spot to hunker down and watch TV, play games, read books, take naps, and just be together.But DIYer Sahana Begum (@styledbysahana)’s sister’s family room wasn’t fostering the family vibe she wanted it to. “It felt uninviting and was not a place anyone spent any time in,” Sahana says. “Nothing in the room attracted anyone toward it.

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Materials: (2) IKEA Billy Bookcases with Doors (2) IKEA Billy Bookcase Extensions (4) 1x2x8ft Select Pine 1 gallon Zinsser B-I-N Primer 11/16 in. x 11/16 in. Pine Cove Moulding Caulk Baseboard Moulding Crown Molding Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint (1 gallon of Pure White, Semi-Gloss) (10) 6in. 8ft. Shiplap Boards Stain (I used […]

Materials: (2) IKEA Billy Bookcases with Doors (2) IKEA Billy Bookcase Extensions (4) 1x2x8ft Select Pine 1 gallon Zinsser B-I-N Primer 11/16 in. x 11/16 in. Pine Cove Moulding Caulk Baseboard Moulding Crown Molding Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint (1 gallon of Pure White, Semi-Gloss) (10) 6in. 8ft. Shiplap Boards Stain (I used […]

Materials: (2) IKEA Billy Bookcases with Doors (2) IKEA Billy Bookcase Extensions (4) 1x2x8ft Select Pine 1 gallon Zinsser B-I-N Primer 11/16 in. x 11/16 in. Pine Cove Moulding Caulk Baseboard Moulding Crown Molding Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Paint (1 gallon of Pure White, Semi-Gloss) (10) 6in. 8ft. Shiplap Boards Stain (I used […]

Mind blowing IKEA DIY built in hack: You can save so much money if you know how to create a large built in by using IKEA kitchen cabinets and shelving.

Elevate your space with the timeless charm of a fireplace flanked by built-ins on both sides, harmonizing seamlessly with vaulted ceilings or embracing the rustic allure of farmhouse aesthetics. Incorporate windows for an abundance of natural light or infuse craftsman style for an architectural statement. DIY enthusiasts can channel their creativity while curated decor transforms built-ins into elegant showcases.

A step-by-step tutorial for how to make professional looking DIY built-in shelves using IKEA bookcase sections for vertical storage.