Transform your ikea billy bookcase with these 11 fun diy. May 14, 2012 so we added a 1 x 8 pine board, inset 2. Cut the two depth pieces of crown molding for the sides of your bookcase. With the crown molding up i did the same thing for the base molding. Aug 04, 2015 i wanted a statement and didnt want it to look ikea but was of course buying from ikea. Many kitchens are equipped with cabinets that end flush against the ceiling. How to transform an ikea billy bookcase with shiplap and paint. How to make a billy bookcase look expensive ikea hackers. This billy bookcase tutorial from just a girl looks. I attached a thin piece of molding at the the bottom of the light panel to hide the seams and to add more visual interest. A ten year old billy, boring but still going strong got another ten years of glamor filled life by being turned into a builtin. In this video i share with you some secrets to making an ikea bookcase look more expensive. This old house homepage follow this old house online. Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to.
Apr 03, 2014 this looks so beautiful and professional. How to make a diy walltowall bookcase an ikea billy. How to add crown molding to a bookcase thistlewood farms. Adding crown molding to the top of bookcases remodelando. How to make an ikea bookcase look expensive hack youtube. Every model in the billy series also features adjustable shelves so you can fit anything from books to trophies, and everything in between. Crown molding of your choice measure the linear feet around top of bookcase and add the breadth or height of the crown molding for each outer corner then add 10% just in case additional flat stock molding and lattice if adding more detail more on this below.
Here well show you how to install trim on the walls and ceiling first, then add the crown. The height you install the rail depends on your trim. We went with 3 ikea billy bookcases and used moulding to make. To see that it can be done in an apartment without an involved workbenchshopetc is inspirational as well as the details about the latice wood. By adding mdf and crown molding the bookcase was extended up to the ceiling. The vertical pine trim was easily attached with a nail gun then primed with zinsser i always use oil based primer on raw wood. Thus, you can make a cheap bookcase look more expensive by adding moldingeven if it starts out as a plain laminate piece.
Crown molding can be intimidating, because walls often arent flat and nailing is difficult. We went with 3 ikea billy bookcases and used moulding to make them look like one, cohesive piece. I didnt know what to do, so i did a seach and found your post. Diy builtin bookcase reveal an ikea hack studio 36. How to add crown molding to a billy bookcase home guides. But recently, i figured out the trick to painting ikea. How to make an ikea bookcase look like a professional builtin. That was a tough extra cost to pay but these billy bookcases are dang heavy. Mysha bolen, whose blog remington avenue covers topics for the home ranging from diy projects to recipes used three billy bookcases from ikea to form a dramatic builtin bookcase. You saved me from having to using a gigantic piece of molding that wouldve made it look weird.
Laura wanted the bookcase to look like it had always been there and have that builtin appearance so we had the challenge of matching the existing base board and crown molding. Next it was time to hide the seams between the bookcases with thin wood. And we didnt think we could fit 3 billy s plus 6 doors in our rav4. Add pretty and functional storage with this ikea billy bookcase hack. Nov 9, 2018 hacks to transform the ikea billy bookcase. Adding crown molding to the top of bookcases remodelando stuart david bookshelves shaker cherry crown molding bookcase fancy bookshelves with crown molding abby lawson ikea billy bookcase hack french style shabbyfufu wood inlay bookcase with crown molding true value gorgeous shiny things. Jul 26, 2012 we then went on a hunting expedition to find the perfect sized crown molding. Our crown molding had a profile height of 1 14, so we lowered the suspension rail by 1 14. Many bloggers have used ikea bookcases as builtins and i think that is a fabulous idea to get a builtin for much less than most custom bookcases.
Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs. Nov 14, 2014 make an ikea billy bookcase more stylish and refined add crown molding, trim, and dividers bm dove white matches, paint back glidden regal wave is creative inspiration for us. How to add crown molding to a billy bookcase home guides sf. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Get more photo about home ikea home decor related with by looking at photos gallery at the bottom of this page. Because nothing says fancy like a piece of shoe molding. If youre thinking about doing this and also thinking about upgrading your tv andor adding a sound bar, i would highly recommend doing that at the same time as this project. Ive seen it done with billy bookcases but not hemnes.
Bob vila provides very good, stepbystep directions. Then nail them to the wall, nailing into a stud if possible. When your home is a gorgeous historic structure like this bloggers, ikea furniture stands out like a sore thumb. Measure the distance from the back wall to the front of your bookcase. Adding crown molding to a bookcase or to old wine boxes. You saved me from having to using a gigantic piece. Faisaal told ikeahackers how he added an ikea broder top, some capita legs and a coat of white paint to finish the look. This was problematic, as we need some big big molding and our house isnt even close to level or square.
This bookcase has a height extension unit, allowing you to make the most of the wall area. 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. Dec 19, 2015 adding crown molding to ikea billy bookshelf bookcase diy project. Jan 25, 2014 a billy bookcase turns into a modern buffet when turned on its side, cut in half diagonally and reinforced with shelves cut from another billy.
I gave an ordinary ikea billy bookcase a builtin, custom made look. This bookcase makes the most of the corner and creates a perfect spot for a connecting window seat. Mar 22, 2017 i used the same thin trim to cover the seam between the billy bookcase and the extension unit. Customizing and decorating my ikea billy bookcases youtube. Oct 11, 2018 this whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. In october, ikea release a 15 deep billy bookcase which finally sold me on the wall to wall bookcase project ive been thinking about for years. Turn ikea billy bookcases into gorgeous built in bookshelves with these step by. Billy bookcases, designed and sold by ikea, come in a variety of heights and two different depths, allowing you to form a custom storage system that fits the. Diy builtin shelves using ikea billy bookcase hack. First, cut the crown molding for the front of the bookcase, where the top length of the bookcase front will be the short point for doing the mitered cuts. As for the baseboard, in order to replicate it we ended up layering a.
The long, straight lines of bookcase shelving can be made to look substantial using bullnose molding. There are times that delivery is worth splurging for. Ikea billy, bookcase, white, make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving. Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. We had some crazy thunder here overnight the design pages. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. Base mouldings and crown moulding paired with prefinished. The room already has existing crown molding and chair rail. See more ideas about ikea billy, ikea billy bookcase and ikea. You will need to cut three or four scrap boards to that length. How to make ikea bookcases look not ikea claire brody designs. I am working on a similar ikea billy project and installing billys on each side of my fireplace with the extensions so that they go to the ceiling. Favorite 28 white crown molding shelf amazing photos with. Its been a few weeks since we completed these bookcases in our living room and im finally sitting down to put together the tutorial.
I was going to use crown molding to add more height to a bookcase for it to reach the ceiling, but i still needed more height. I used paintable caulk to fill in any gaps between the baseboard, crown, and bookcase edges. Tutorial to add beveled crown molding on billy bookcase. How to add crown molding to a billy bookcase these bookcases are constructed from particle board, veneers and melamine, so no matter how many pieces you combine, they will never be the same.
We used the 39 tall cabinets because that left a decent space between the cabinets and the counter. How to use molding to trim a bookcase home guides sf gate. Diy cloth diaper inserts are a simple and functional sewing project. Ikea billy hack builtin bookcase photos apartment therapy. This is one of the most common moldings used by cabinet and.
And then we added another piece of shoe molding to the top to hide the gap between the 1 x 8 and the bookcase. If your bookcase has a wide enough top edge you can skip this portion. These white shelves will enhance any room and highlight your favorite home decor elements, by organizing them giving you a styled bookcase. An easy way to make a plain bookcase look better by installing crown molding on it. Thats why adding crown molding around builtin billy bookcases. How to bling up your billy bookcase what happened when we let the cream of upandcoming british design talent loose on three basic pieces from the. Ive been thinking about ikea s billy bookcases for years, but i was always disappointed with their 11 depth. I used the same thin trim to cover the seam between the billy bookcase and the extension unit. Apr 22, 2017 an easy way to make a plain bookcase look better by installing crown molding on it. Transfer the bookcase depth measurements to the back of your. Adding crown molding to ikea billy bookshelf bookcase diy. The crown molding wasnt too hard to find a replica. One piece should be cut in the opposite direction as the other directions. Fine furniture is usually finished with as much trim and molding as the style allows.
More molding was used to decorate the edges and make fake. Nail that molding to the wood blocks previously installed. The bookcases have doors and are a tight fit in the openings on either side of the fireplace. A billy bookcase turns into a modern buffet when turned on its side, cut in half diagonally and reinforced with shelves cut from another billy. Sep 16, 2018 the top is composed of four ikea billy bookcases spaced evenly with 2x4s we added molding between each bookcase to hide any gaps or seams. Nov 01, 2011 we also added crown molding to the top for a finishing touch using the same technique i mentioned here. Adding crown molding to a particle board bookshelf oh ok wasnt sure what area it hit.
Honestly, your tutorial was the inspiration for embarking on this project. Without further ado, heres how to make a walltowall bookcase with our ikea billy bookcase builtin tutorial. How to turn ikea bookshelves into custom builtins make. A few readers asked for full view shots of the bookcases, which youll see today as im sharing how i added beveled crown moulding to these ikea billy bookcases, which happened by complete accident.
Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to make them look built in. To provide a surface to install crown molding to, cut a piece of plywood that is at least one inch wider than the top edge of the bookcase. In order to install crown molding on a bookcase, there needs to be a surface to attach the crown molding to. Love this how to make a billy bookcase look expensive. Kate from centsational girl made a pair of ikea billy bookcases unrecognizable by installing base and crown molding. We just made the 10 hour round trip drive to ikea to purchase the drawer bookcase combination piece. We dressed our builtins up a bit by adding the crown molding and wood detail to the doors, and painted the mdf first with kilz latex primer, then regular white paint. When we moved into our home here in oklahoma a little over a year ago, we had to make a few changes with how we stored things.
Billy bookcases are built with a stackable design that allows you to attach new units whenever you need additional storage, just decide on what height suits your space best. Glue and nail both a pieces to the outside base of the bookcases. In fact, years ago i tried painting a billy bookcase only to see the paint on it bead right up. Transform your ikea billy bookcase with these 11 fun diy projects. You can disguise the billy bookcases particleboard appearance by adding crown molding around the top, making the bookcase look similar to its more expensive cousins.
The part that makes these bookshelves look custom is the trim work so we added crown molding to the top. It looks like it may be connected to the crown molding as the light is shining up to the ceiling as well as down in the openings. Built in bookcases diy ikea billy bookshelves adding crown molding to a bookcase. Create a custom builtin bookcase from standard ikea billy bookcases with this easy step by step tutorial. Adding crown moulding to the top of bookcases ikea crates bookshelves add crown molding to a bookcase. Ikea billy bookcase hacks how to make the cult item look builtin read on for a look at the design creatives who took on the challenge of instilling their own personal touches to with their creative spin on ikea s billy bookcase hacks. There is a 1 x 2 in the back, on the other side, behind the 1 x 8 to stabilize it. Check out my ikea billy bookcase hack and add a touch of personality to your interiors. Thus, you can make a cheap bookcase look more expensive by adding molding even if it starts out as a plain laminate piece. How to diy upgrade an ikea billy bookcase hometalk. We went with 3 ikea billy bookcases and used moulding to make them look like one, big piece. Building in ikea billy bookcases with molding southern. I wanted to add lighting so it would be a nice display closet, so my husband drilled a round whole in the top of the closet cabinets. Adding crown molding to a bookcase, could use as a room separator between two rooms and hang pictures on the other side.
If you have a very large piece of crown molding you might be able to get away with not trimming the top. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc. Last i left you in part 1, we had the bookcases put together see this ikea billy post for how i put them togetherand then we nailed them all together and attached them to the wall so they would be nice and secure. To attach these side boards, you need to add some wood supports to the wall. Isnt it amazing how quickly bookcases can go from average to fabulous built in look by adding crown. This whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage.
The three combined look elegant and go up more easily than a single large piece. Ideas book shelves diy cheap ikea billy for 2019 how to add molding to billy bookcases. Now we will have something solid to nail the crown molding on. How to make a builtin bookcase with ikea shelves this. Let this piece dry for an hour before adding the crown molding on top of it. After all, painting laminate furniture can be really tricky. Make an ikea billy bookcase more stylish and refined add. Enhance your farmhouse office with our easy to do diy book shelf, using the ikea billy book shelf hack. Adding crown molding to ikea billy bookshelf bookcase diy project.
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