Ikea BILLY bookcase corner comb w ext units, 136/136x28x237 cm, white

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Holding the pencil tight at the other end of the string (eight inches from the middle), she drew the semi-circle from side to side. I learned a ton about angles, cutting crown molding, hand painting all the nooks and crannies of the bookcase… and just being patient, taking the time to do things right, and letting go when things don’t work out perfectly. BILLY is a versatile bookcase that works just as good as a storage unit and is suitable to use in many different ways at home. When you paint your bookcases the same color as your wall, your shelfie styling will become the star, just like in Heather Rosie Olive’s joyful home. Alice Gaskell of Alice Grace Interiors attached five Billys to her walls, then primed and painted them in Neptune Dove Grey.

with countless design-minded folks turning their blank slate of a bookcase into a genius Billy Bookcase hack. Growing up, I'd always dreamed of a rolling ladder, so this was a dream fulfilled for me,” she says. If your wall color is this dusty blue— Barking Creek by Valspar—and your dining room décor a melange of pastels, all the better.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I did the planning and a lot of the IKEA shelf building, but the cutting, painting, and building (so, the hard parts) were in his capable hands. When I do plug it in (in 10 years), I will put the cord under the rug as much as I can, and then tape whatever isn’t covered by the rug to the floor–the outlet is not far. But no, it’s just a narrow shelf that comes with brackets to attach it to the other shelves at an angle (which we didn’t bother using). We have more bookcases of the Billy range so if interested let me know as it's taking a bit to go through everything.

Responsible wood sourcing and forest management ensure that the needs of people dependent on forests are met, that businesses can work sustainably, that forest ecosystems are protected and biodiversity is enhanced. Now that everything is set in place, reinstall the outlet covers and grilles you may have removed in step one. It is constructed with premium materials, including high-quality particle board and a strong metal frame, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance. To protect from wear and moisture, we apply varnish, veneer or foil that adds to the furniture's look.

Before starting to work with IKEA, suppliers must demonstrate that they meet IKEA critical requirements on wood sourcing. Be sure to bolt the bookcases to the wall, so there's no chance a child could accidentally pull them over.