45 Awesome IKEA Billy Bookcases Ideas For Your Home

IKEA BILLY DECOR IDEAS

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. This furniture must be secured to the wall with the enclosed wall anchoring device, it may be used with or without doors. You can easily create a real library at home with these bookcases, or rock one in a home office, bedroom, closet, living room, dining room and so on – Billy is great not only for books, it can accommodate everything from tableware to shoes. Look how to hack and rock IKEA Billy piece in your interiors below!

This entry is part of 20 in the series Stylish IKEA Ideas For Your Interiors
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You can turn it into a shelving unit into a smart under the stairs storage system.

You can turn it into a shelving unit into a smart under the stairs storage system.

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A simple set of bookshelves turned into a thing of style. Various mouldings and trims were added to cover up joints, and the whole thing was painted with a dark gray shade like walls around it. (DesignSixtyNine)

A simple set of bookshelves turned into a thing of style. Various mouldings and trims were added to cover up joints, and the whole thing was painted with a dark gray shade like walls around it. (DesignSixtyNine)

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you can put billy bookcase on sideboards to make it taller

you can put billy bookcase on sideboards to make it taller

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a simple way to customize how billy looks is to put a wallpaper on its back cover

a simple way to customize how billy looks is to put a wallpaper on its back cover

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IKEA Billy could be a transparent bookcase that showcases the beautiful color of a wall behind it. (Noz Design)

IKEA Billy could be a transparent bookcase that showcases the beautiful color of a wall behind it. (Noz Design)

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Adding lights to bookcases is always a practical decision.

Adding lights to bookcases is always a practical decision.

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built-in bookcases and shelving is one of the most popular ikea billy hacks

built-in bookcases and shelving is one of the most popular ikea billy hacks

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another way to customize the bookcase is to paint it into your favorite color

another way to customize the bookcase is to paint it into your favorite color

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rows of matching Billy bookcases from Ikea will do the trick if you want to to furnish a home library

rows of matching Billy bookcases from Ikea will do the trick if you want to to furnish a home library

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dd color onto the backs of white bookcases is an easy DIY project that rocks

dd color onto the backs of white bookcases is an easy DIY project that rocks

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billy bookcase can act as a movable room divider if you add castors to it

billy bookcase can act as a movable room divider if you add castors to it

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here is a modern twist on floor-to-ceiling billy storage

here is a modern twist on floor-to-ceiling billy storage

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even though dark billy is less popular then white one its great too

even though dark billy is less popular then white one its great too

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billy could be turned into fireplace built-ins

billy could be turned into fireplace built-ins

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Crown moldings could change overall Billy impression to be better

Crown moldings could change overall Billy impression to be better

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With several wood boards you can make Billy bookcase looks like a modern two color built-in.

With several wood boards you can make Billy bookcase looks like a modern two color built-in.

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Several bookcases connected together provide a LOT of storage space for books, magazines, boxes and other stuff.

Several bookcases connected together provide a LOT of storage space for books, magazines, boxes and other stuff.

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Add glass doors and this plain bookcase would become a nice display stand. For example you can display your shoes collection in it. BTW, there are plenty of other cool IKEA shoe storage hacks out there.

Add glass doors and this plain bookcase would become a nice display stand. For example you can display your shoes collection in it. BTW, there are plenty of other cool IKEA shoe storage hacks out there.

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Birch veneer could look great in your interior if you have some more light wood furniture around.

Birch veneer could look great in your interior if you have some more light wood furniture around.

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Even short BILLY boockases could store lots of books and provide enough surface to display pictures.

Even short BILLY boockases could store lots of books and provide enough surface to display pictures.

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Even corners could have lots of storage space.

Even corners could have lots of storage space.

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You can frame a door with Billy bookcases. It's an awesome solution for a home library or if the space is at a premium.

You can frame a door with Billy bookcases. It's an awesome solution for a home library or if the space is at a premium.

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Think about colors your gonna display in your white storage system.

Think about colors your gonna display in your white storage system.

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BILLY is a practical storage solution for a home office too. (Benedicte Bergot)

BILLY is a practical storage solution for a home office too. (Benedicte Bergot)

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You can make a bunch of Billy bookcases look like a real built-in. It won't be a pricey project!

You can make a bunch of Billy bookcases look like a real built-in. It won't be a pricey project!

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Low version of a bookcase look even better.

Low version of a bookcase look even better.

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billy turned into entryway cubbies

billy turned into entryway cubbies

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Although the floor to ceiling design provide considerable more storage.

Although the floor to ceiling design provide considerable more storage.

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Combining a high and low units might be an interesting design choice.

Combining a high and low units might be an interesting design choice.

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Adding a rustic moving ladder would add a special filling to simple Billy bookcases.

Adding a rustic moving ladder would add a special filling to simple Billy bookcases.

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You can hide a murphy bed behind two bookcases.

You can hide a murphy bed behind two bookcases.

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Crown moldings will change the look of a IKEA Billy bookcase to be more expensive.

Crown moldings will change the look of a IKEA Billy bookcase to be more expensive.

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Bike storage between Billy bookcases

Bike storage between Billy bookcases

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You can organize a whole shared workspace with IKEA furniture. Here are IKEA MICKE desks mixed with a IKEA BILLY bookcase providing plenty of space to work. (Seasons in Colour)

You can organize a whole shared workspace with IKEA furniture. Here are IKEA MICKE desks mixed with a IKEA BILLY bookcase providing plenty of space to work. (Seasons in Colour)

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Building a really tall shelving system out of Billy bookcases is possible.

Building a really tall shelving system out of Billy bookcases is possible.

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Crown molding is usually what you need to turn a bookcase into a built-in when the ceiling is low.

Crown molding is usually what you need to turn a bookcase into a built-in when the ceiling is low.

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Painting the bookcase's back-panel might be a great way to add a color splash to your room.

Painting the bookcase's back-panel might be a great way to add a color splash to your room.

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In a kids room, a bookcase is a necessity.

In a kids room, a bookcase is a necessity.

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Mix IKEA Pax units with BILLLY bookshelves to make design a perfect dressing room. You'll get as much shoe storage as any girl would want to.

Mix IKEA Pax units with BILLLY bookshelves to make design a perfect dressing room. You'll get as much shoe storage as any girl would want to.

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Combining an open and closet storage is always a smart decision.

Combining an open and closet storage is always a smart decision.

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In a walk-in closet, the famous bookcase could become a storage and display solution for shoes and bags. (Cheban Interiors)

In a walk-in closet, the famous bookcase could become a storage and display solution for shoes and bags. (Cheban Interiors)

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A rolling ladder is what you need if your bookcases are tall. Besides it spice things up.

A rolling ladder is what you need if your bookcases are tall. Besides it spice things up.

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Who said you can't organize log storage in a Billy bookcase?

Who said you can't organize log storage in a Billy bookcase?

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You can make an arch above a door with Billy storage units.

You can make an arch above a door with Billy storage units.

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One more example of a great Billy floor-to-ceiling design.

One more example of a great Billy floor-to-ceiling design.

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