View and download ikea billy bookcase 80 tall instructions manual online. Using an ikea billy hack is a great way to create a stunning bookcase on a budget. Glass doors enhance the classic look of this style while protecting your books from household dust. Now we are screwed because the holes dont line up and. Kristina of ich designer created a series of these sliding doors for her billy bookcases. Measurements in centimetres 202h x 80w x 30d and 202h x 1200w x 30d respectively. In honor of its 40th birthday, these are the best billy bookcase hacks you. Bookcase doors work perfectly as entrances to panic rooms or vaults for storing firearms, jewelry, documents and other important items. How to make over and style an ikea billy bookcase using fabric and cardboard.
This is my cheesy video of a oxberg door installation. We have brought together the best ikea billy hacks in one place to inspire you to create something amazing. Read the description area below for links and prices i added doors to my bookcase because i wanted to a more built in feel. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customisable and used in many more ways than just for books.
Billy bookcase with doorsbookcase doorbookcasesbilly oxberg brown. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. We didnt have time to install them and months later when we went to put them up we realized the style was different. But, if you have a billy bookcase or any of the other super popular ikea pieces that are laminate, read on. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device, it may be used with or without doors. On the section that will be in front of the secret door, simply assemble the outer frame of the main bookcase without the back or base. I searched online, and found a hackers help topic discussion on the opposite issue. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Vasagle retro bookcase, 2tier bookshelf with doors, storage cabinet for books, photos, decorations, in living room, office, library, midcentury modern style. 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. The ikea billy bookcase is 40 years old and there are so many great hacks out there that celebrate this birthday. Using a bookcase as a door is convenient in many of these situations because books and art can be displayed on its bookshelves. And a big thank you to amy howard at home for providing me with free paint for this project.
Total was two shelves wide bookacses with a narrow one between, all with extentions, and doors on. Bring this minimalism to your home using grytnas glass doors to give it a complete stately appeal. Billy bookcase with doorsbookcase doorbookcasesbilly oxbergbrown. Everybody can remember the old school bookcases look with glass doors. Sep 20, 2014 hi just discovered today that billys doors are all discontinued in the uk. Heres what i used for the measurements of the holes.
With so many styles to choose from, theres an endless amount of. How to hack sliding doors for ikea billy bookcases. Billy oxberg bookcase with doors install and style. Billy bookcase, white, 80x28x106 cm grytnas glass door, offwhite, 40. While safes help protect your valuables, theyre often sitting in plain view. It is inexpensive and versatile, easy add onto and expand, with optional glass or wood doors or additional units. Looooove books the area is not done yet still waiting for the rug and other small details but i looove now is turning out. As the billy glass doors were expensive, i decided to try my luck in online classifieds. Explore 16 listings for ikea billy bookcase doors sale at best prices. But i knew that we needed the doors for the hidden storage theyd give us. Antique globe wernicke oak stack stacking bookcase d size curved base section.
It was developed in 1979 by the swedish designer gillis lundgren and ikea have sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. The ikea billy bookcase series is a classic design with an emphasis on functionality and flexibility. Billy can be as small and humble or as big and proud as you want it to be. Once upon a time, a little bookcase became a beloved classic around the world. Shop ikeas signature billy bookcase series for the ultimate customizable storage solution. A year later we decided to buy another pair of doors.
Walker edison furniture company 4 tier shelf living room storage tall bookshelf cabinet doors home office tower. A home office is a common location to place a secret bookcase door. Billy is a modern bookcase, now more customizable and used in many more ways than just for books. Vintage mahogany inlayed rolling rotating library revolving bookcase side table.
Carefully put in place and anchor well to the wall. The oxberg doors available now for billy have the following line in their description. The doors may be a swingopen design, or lift from the bottom for a look thats vintage inspired. Monarch specialties i bookcase 5shelf etagere bookcase contemporary look with tempered glass frame bookshelf, 60h, white 4. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. The oxberg doors were more costly a pair of the doors cost as much as the whole bookshelf. 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. Oxberg door installation on ikea billy bookcase youtube. Billy bookcase with glass doors graymetallic effect 31 12 11 3.
Assembly and installation of a set of ikea billy bookcase with oxberg glass doors. The basic units are 70 12 inches tall, with one fixed center shelf and four adjustable shelves. Ikea billy bookcase sideboard with doors morley, west yorkshire ikea billy bookcase in oak with doors and extra shelves. Then, assemble the full height extension and attach it to the billy frame. Learn how easy it is to transform regular ikea billy bookcases into a.
Ikea sells glass doors specifically for the billy called morliden. Ikea billy bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93. The billy system is designed to adapt to many types of spaces and uses. See more ideas about home projects, diy furniture and home. I added doors to my bookcase because i wanted to a more built in feel. White billy bookcases, one 2door, one 3door, in excellent condition, both come with added lighting.
Antique 1880s quartersawn solid oak danner 3 stack bullnose bookcase wavy glass. A new billy and new doors are scheduled to be in the uk in august 2014 but the new doors will not fit on old billy shelves. Ikea billy bookcase doors with removable paint background inserts. Oxberg you can install wrapping paper in the back like i did on a. Buy ikea billy bookcase and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Ikea billy bookcase 80 tall instructions manual pdf. The mountingsfixations are not the same as the ones you find on todays billy bookcases, and i am kinda lost. Bookcase passageways can be found in many other places as well, such as in living rooms, game rooms, as a towel cabinet in a bathroom, or in a bedroom. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy. C size globewernicke ogee style bookcase top grade 299 3719 color. Ikeas billy bookcase is a staple of budget home decorating. The door does not fit bookcases purchased in the spring of 2014 or earlier.
Billy stylised as billy is a bookcase sold by the swedish furniture company ikea. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. She used osb, which makes the diy look modern and functional, while remaining super affordable. Love this headboard style, only would do it in squares of dark chocolate and. Glass doors are a main feature of some styles of traditional bookcases. In one of our last videos at the beige bungalow basement renovation, we feature our custom built in billy bookcase hack. Security is one of the most common reasons for having hidden doors in your home. So i added it all to my cart and paid to have them shipped. The bookcases are already pretty affordable, especially in white.
Not really to the point as far of the question about the doors, but i am desperately looking for an assemblyinstruction plan of the old billy corner unit. They move on casters with the help of a ushaped channel she affixed to the front of the shelves. In my case, i am wondering if i can simply buy the new model screws 1287 for oxberg doors. The new doors called oxberg look pretty similar to the old olsbo and. So we bought some billy bookcases years ago with a pair of glass doors. The tutorial will walk you through the steps to master at this hack. 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. Billy bookcases with grytnas glass doors ikea hackers. 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 bookcase 80 tall indoor furnishing pdf manual download.
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