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Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf

Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf

(Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)

IKEA Billy Bookshelf - Small room modification for use in a horizontal direction. To provide clearance under shelf for cleaning and HVAC register. Only 9 straight wood cuts required for transformation.

Purpose: Wanted to have a place to display my vintage radios and books...

Dreaming how to utilize the small space I had and everywhere I looked the shelves where, too high or too deep. I didn't want to block my view out the window.

One day a friend called and asked if I wanted some bookshelves, she didn't need, as she was moving back home. Sure I would, and went to pick-up an IKEA Billy bookshelf. Disassembled it and barely fit in my little car.

Some quick measurements, too tall and wide, gonna block a third of the window. Time too think.

(I do my best thinking on the throne.)

Solution #1 devised: Turn it sideways...

DUH!, that's not going to work, as there is a heating/cooling register, on the floor under the window. Then, it also looks dumb sitting on the floor. Can't clean underneath either.

Solution #2 devised: Only 9 easy straight cuts...

Came up with an easy design. It does require a few pieces to be cut and a few holes to be drilled.

Looking "GOOD" to me. Time to collect a few supplies.

Get the full Instructable project in a PDF right here...
Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf (Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)
IKEA Billy Bookshelf - Designed for a small room used in a horizontal direction.
Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf (Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)
IKEA Billy Bookshelf - All parts showing wood cut dimensions.
Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf (Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)
IKEA Billy Bookshelf - Hardware selection.
Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf (Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)
IKEA Billy Bookshelf - Modification finished and final assembly.
Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf (Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)
IKEA Billy Bookshelf - Bookshelf stuffed with mostly radios displayed, along with some vintage books.
Repurpose an IKEA Billy Bookshelf (Modified to be horizontal.) (2024)
IKEA Billy Bookshelf - Radio Room View.

Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to the text description.Last Updated : 2024-09-21 : VE3XRM

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