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A sophisticated paint color, modern knobs, and traditional trim help to make the unit look classy and expensive in this home office.
Frequent baker Kellie Malberg paired two floor-to-ceiling Billy Bookcases with a cabinet (that she uses as a coffee bar) to act as an “open” butler’s pantry, displaying all of her cake stands and pretty dishware. They were fixed with firm anchoring with steel crimped bolt threads into plaster board with 1/2 bolt threads. It’s amazing how pieces of furniture can make a house feel more like a cozy home, and that’s just what this Billy bookcase did for us. The diagram provided by jsfetzik is really close, although I seem to remember that the square side dimension wound up being something like 23 3/4" instead of the 23 5/8". Introducing our unique and stylish freestanding bookcase, the perfect addition to any home or office.And while a lot of the rooms I was inspired by on Pinterest don’t actually have books on their shelves (uh, what? A wash of that bold and beautiful color, Orange Aurora by Little Greene Paint Company, finished the project. So it makes sense that a corner you can use for storage or displaying collections is better than leaving every corner empty. I have NEVER had a problem with IKEA shelves, in fact I have had them filled completely with books without any sagging! We're also majorly enthusiastic about all of the DIY possibilities for you to customize Billy bookcases and make them look even better.
blockquote>I'm not sure about the ones you're looking at, but all the Billy's I had came with the nail-on cardboard back. BILLY has a simple and timeless design that is easy to personalise by adding boxes, lighting and your favourite items. This inspired corner bookcase is an attractive and space-efficient solution to add more storage to any room of the home. The bookshelf's corner build means that it fits neatly into any room's corner and the open shelves are ideal for displaying not just books but photos, houseplants, art, flowers, and other favorite household items.
Oh yes, those book collections are special–I got the Nancy Drews for my first born baby girl, the Hardy Boys for my first baby boy, and I figured my second baby girl can have my original Little House on The Prairie Books (also on the top shelf, just not so noticeable). I've been seriously concidering getting one of their glass cases to display some of my "collectibles". If you don't need all the storage space that the tall bookcases provide, you can opt for the short variety and use the top as a bar or buffet. Once you’ve done that, you’ll need to remove the baseboards (unless your shelves will cover them) and anything on the wall that will prevent you from anchoring the shelves flush. If you have a window seat, you're already halfway there to creating a cozy reading nook with Billy bookcases.
Our optimized corner shelf offers a space-saving solution with its 7-tier tall design, maximizing corner space in your home office. Lastly, using a jigsaw, she cut out two half arch pieces to glue onto the top glass and swapped out the hardware for acrylic and brass pulls. Two doors, both used frequently, bookend the space, so she couldn’t have anything too deep, but the tall ceilings begged to be utilized. The bookcase offers ample storage and display space with its 5 equal tiers, making it perfect for organizing and showcasing your favorite books, plants, and decor. Exhibit A: these beautifully minimalist Billys, whose owner, Helsinki-based Annukka, hasn’t gotten around to painting them yet—and just might not.
This was my first One Room Challenge … and despite some stressful, time-crunched moments, it was so fun! Hi Tricia, hmmm, no, I can’t tell you that measurement as I don’t live there anymore, but also I don’t know how I’d measure it since it’s all installed, anyway. BR>
iobe: you, sir, are a truly evil man
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quote:IKEA is good for other things other then furniture: IKEA used as soupkitchen, babysitter. If you’re not the handiest of people but still want a customized Billy, take inspiration from Beth Laird’s bookcase. br>
Those dimensions don't help at all - there's no way something that's meant to fit in a corner is only one width.
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