Ikea Billy Bookcase Hack

Nick
by Nick
Hacked a set of Ikea Billy Bookcases to create a built in bookcase. We removed the standard white backs and replaced them with aged cedar (oxidized with vinegar). Then all the bookcases were trimmed out and painted white.
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  • Viv5196087 Viv5196087 on Jun 05, 2016
    how did you hung the bridge part ? is it a billy also ? if yes, what is the weight capacity ?
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  • Pam Pam on Jun 30, 2014
    Beautiful! So you were able to paint the Billy bookcases! Good to know; I thought they were laminate.
  • Jackie Byrd Jackie Byrd on Oct 29, 2016
    The crown molding along the top and the added baseboard are very nice touches. You might consider adding some doors. Not everything needs to be out in the open.
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