Built-in Entryway Cubbies Using IKEA BILLY Bookcases

Jules Yap·

Landing Mudroom

·April 1, 2015·9 Comments

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Materials: Billy bookcases, Blecka hooks, Byholma baskets, Tosig soft toy frog

I made my entryway cubbies using four white IKEA BILLY bookcases (15 3/4 x11 x79 1/2″).

I assembled each bookcase according to the instructions, but without installing the middle shelf.
Using a 4.5″ baseboard, I cut four 11-inch wide pieces and attached them to the bookcases.
I then screwed the Blecka double hooks to the middle of each board.

Removing a small section of the corner baseboard, I placed the first bookcase flush with the wall, securing the top shelf to a stud and repeating the same process. All four bookcases are held together using wood screws driven through the pin holes.

Finally, I applied some white caulk to both ends to hide any gaps between the bookcases and the wall.

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I also installed a small, single hook BLECKA on the rightmost cubby, just high enough for my 2 year old son 😉

The baskets are BYHOLMA.

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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".