Materials: Billy, molding, wallpaper, paint
Description: A ten year old Billy, boring but still going strong got another ten years of glamor filled life by being turned into a built-in.
By adding mdf and crown molding the bookcase was extended up to the ceiling.
More molding was used to decorate the edges and make ‘fake’ supports.
Beadboard wallpaper gives the impression of a real beadboard back.
White paint ties it all in.
Full tutorial for the Billy built in.
~ Marianne@Songbird, Netherlands
Jules Yap started IKEAHackers.net in 2006 as a personal blog to showcase the most impressive IKEA hacks from all over the world. Since then, she has learned a lot more about power tools and DIY. Her site has helped thousands modify IKEA furniture with step-by-step tutorials, craft projects and home styling.
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
Jules is the author of IKEAHackers.net: 25 Biggest and Best Projects".
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