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The IKEA Billy Project: A BILLY library like no other

Benjamin sent in his massive IKEA BILLY project — a BILLY library to be exact. He wanted “a large bookcase in the style of a small library.” And he got exactly what he envisioned.

The library spans across a doorway and so classy when lit.

The IKEA Billy Project: A BILLY library like no other

If you’re planning on your own BILLY project, the bridge is probably the part to pay most attention to. It’s formed from 2 rows of BILLY height extension units and Benjamin took extra steps to make sure everything holds up.

Related: French country house library

The IKEA Billy Project: A BILLY library like no other

The middle row of BILLY bookcases were cut down to fit a media center.

The IKEA Billy Project: A BILLY library like no other

IKEA items used:
  • IKEA BILLY bookcase 40 x 28 x 202 cm
  • BILLY Height Extension units
  • OXBERG glass doors
Other materials and tools:
  • Light installation
  • Top sides
  • Chipboards
  • Plasterboards
  • Stucco profiles
  • Electric drill
  • Tool kits

The steps are too numerous to list on this post. Take a look at the video below for an overview of the build.

A short video on the light effects. Beautiful!

Then hop on to his website to check out the instructions and process photos.

~ by Benjamin Ferger

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