IKEA Billy Bookcase Hack Library

IKEA Billy Bookcase Hack Library
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IKEA Billy Bookcase Hack Library wall with sliding ladder. How to customize the bookcase to create a DIY built in. This living room bookshelf goes wall to wall and has rainbow organized books. Each shelf looks so pretty!
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[@scrapbooksiren1608]

This looks fantastic! I used 3 tall Billy bookcases to make a floor to ceiling for my office/ library and LOVED that room. I put them on top of wall kitchen cabinets that I raised off the floor and I could hide things like office supplies, paper, printer stuff, etc. Sadly I had to sell it in my divorce 😢

[@HDonaldson]

The finished product is fabulous and I really enjoyed the detailed video! 😁 Thank you for sharing!

[@jordanyospe]

Looks amazing. Whomever gets to enjoy that in their home are very lucky!

[@CraftKlatch]

It looks amazing Ashley!

[@Whitneypyant]

I love them. I want something like that since I’m getting into reading a lot more.

[@aloha8410]

Your sister is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have your husband 😊❤

[@jenifermac-5150]

Beautiful! Love it!

[@Ceylan189]

Dream library! 😍

[@simonebrewster7931]

Wow what great result 🤩

[@kateyospe4220]

Best PROJECT EVER!

[@emiliamarquez3596]

Fabulous!!!

[@kimcarter7567]

Amazing!!!!!😍

[@cjrockskc]

Awesome project and detailed instructions! I am building a very similar one except only one 14" height extension shelf over the top support. Did the side supports get screwed into studs as well? Usually studs arent that close together. 4:14

[@TheEllyjelly]

Does the ladder leave impressions on the carpet? because I, too, have carpet and I was thinking of keeping it in like your setup

[@sleepygrumpy]

very impressive build! how tall was the ceiling in that room?

[@loveusoc]

wow!!!!

[@tdyzzyeung8140]

This is lovely! I want to do something similar but don't have any power tool. I always see a base support being built for the bottom and the sides. Can you please help me understand the reason? Are they for the weigh or to level out the book cases or both? If the wall is only 100" wide on level floor and I only add the extension to the book cases, are they necessary? Thank you.

[@AtHomewithAshley]

Hi! Thanks! So the base support on the bottom is to lift the bookcase up so the baseboard can be put under it. Plus it helps support the weight from the shelves and books. The extensions are also to support the weight and to screw the bookcases into so they won't fall over. They're also to use up the extra space since the bookcases didn't perfectly fill the wall. I explain more in detail on the blog post too athomewithashley.com/ikea-billy-bookcase-hack-library/

[@christina4286]

@@AtHomewithAshley if to try this, would you actually need a base? I don’t need to add height nor for baseboard. I get the side supports but can’t you anchor it to wall itself

[@naomijenkins4675]

Anyone know if this can be done in none vaulted ceilings? I would love to do this in our spare room!!

[@MARIOFESUMA]

Hi! I want to do some similar, but with wheels in order to use it as a mobile room divider. Do you think is possible?

[@jacqueline6926]

I would be afraid with the weight of the books, that it wouldn't be very stable

[@SpaceyStacy74]

Your sister is lucky!

[@user-qn1yp5fp3c]

Did you need to get extra track for the ladder?

[@AtHomewithAshley]

I didn’t need extra track. If your wall is wider than this you would

[@chandracox6814]

What was the total cost?

[@jpr8450]

Flimsy shelves. Will bow heavuly.

[@frenchteacher5992]

Not true. I’ve had my Billy bookcases for over 20 years and haven’t observed any bowing even on shelves that have nothing but books.

[@jpr8450]

With paperbacks perhaps? I have a heavily bowed Billy so its very true Unfortunately

[@lovelyindeed4526]

Amazing video! Would you consider a zoom consult for a similar smaller DIY project? For fee of course thank you.

[@jacqueline6926]

I love the result but Im not a big fan of color coordinated books

[@whitephoenixfire88]

My anxiety! Haha I need to alphabetize

[@starwf07]

How do you actually find anything? "You have any historical fiction?" "Oh yeah, we've got 2 pink, 6 blue, 4 red, 1 yellow, 7 black, and 1 mauve".

[@benjaminj3767]

p̲r̲o̲m̲o̲s̲m̲ 👊

[@ZidaneSteiner]

Does your sister even read books? 😂

[@AtHomewithAshley]

Yes- she’s a teacher and loves books.