Crown molding elevated the finished look, and furniture anchors safely secured the unit to the wall. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. We used the 39 tall cabinets because that left a decent space between the cabinets and the counter. When it comes to hacking great storage, no other ikea product works a room like the billy bookcase. I used the same thin trim to cover the seam between the billy bookcase and the extension unit. The crown molding idea would work much better too if you do the builtin hack of these bookcases.
Customized ikea billy bookcases diy built in bookshelves. Next it was time to hide the seams between the bookcases with thin wood called latices. As usual, there was not one split or crack with the mdf. You can use our shelving units to protect and show off your precious porcelain sets, the finest glassware, or store your unique collection, for example. As for the baseboard, in order to replicate it we ended up layering a few different types of trim. The crown molding wasnt too hard to find a replica. Thats why, although they are called bookcases, we believe they are not for books only. This guide on how to add crown molding to a bookcase will elevate any rooms decor. The cutting was nothing fancy he just used a miter saw to cut at a 45 degree angle. Jul 02, 2014 now it was go time, i centered the crown molding and put the first finish nail in. We used the 39 tall cabinets because that left a decent space between. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and.
Continuing the crown molding around the ceiling will work fine and really give them the built in look. Apr 16, 2014 once the shelves were securely attached, hubby measured and cut pieces of crown molding for the fronts and sides of each unit, designing the molding so the sides would end flush with the wall. Huge builtin bookcases are incredibly expensive, so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to. If you dont have a miter saw, you can use one of these. Laura wanted the bookcase to look like it had always been there and have that builtin appearance so we had the challenge of matching the existing base board and crown molding.
With the crown molding up i did the same thing for the base molding. The bookshelves come with a curve to accommodate baseboards so the bookshelves can fit flush with the wall. Home library ikea crown moldings 42 ideas installing crown molding on ikea bookshelves for improvement centsational girl see more. A few readers asked for full view shots of the bookcases, which youll see today as im sharing how i added beveled crown moulding to these ikea billy bookcases, which happened by complete accident. Take a billy bookcase from ikea, add 2 extensions and crown molding on top, beadboard wallpaper in the back, and a coat of primerpaint. Ikea has molding kits to finish floors with and for kitchen cupboards that reach to the ceiling. How to make an ikea billy bookcase look more expensive. The kits include the fittings and the screws necessary for installation, but the plan clips for the floor molding are sold separately. And then we added another piece of shoe molding to the top to hide the gap between the 1 x 8 and the bookcase. The height you install the rail depends on your trim. Crown molding is one of the most elegant details you can add to a room in your home.
Jan, 2020 beveled crown moulding to billy bookcases. The part that makes these bookshelves look custom is the trim work so we added crown molding to the top. Again, make sure to glue and nail the mitered corners and joints. To cover seams where the extension pieces and the plywood above it were added near the top, mysha installed thin pieces of trim. How to make a billy bookcase look expensive ikea hackers. Apr 28, 2014 my original plan was to add crown molding to the tops of these bookcases. Ikea billy bookcases with crown side base molding attached. Dec 19, 2015 adding crown molding to ikea billy bookshelf bookcase diy project. Jul 17, 2017 cut the crown molding or other trimwork to fit the top and bottom of the bookcase using the miter saw. Aug 04, 2015 once the top horizontal molding has dried enough that its stable, add the crown molding piece in the same fashion clamps really are a necessity for this step to keep it level. How to use molding to trim a bookcase home guides sf gate. How to make a builtin bookcase with ikea shelves this old. How to add crown molding to a billy bookcase home guides.
Crown molding of your choice measure the linear feet around top of bookcase and add the breadth or height of the crown molding for each outer corner then add 10% just in case additional flat stock molding and lattice if adding more detail more on this below. Adding crown molding to the top of bookcases diy furniture. As for the baseboard, in order to replicate it we ended up layering a. Also try to keep the distance between each shelf a standard width as it will be covered by trim so something like 2. To create standard corners, cut both halves of the joint at 45 degrees with the. How to make prefab bookcases look like builtins ehow. Sep 28, 2015 i attached the crown molding to the ripped down 1. Installing crown molding on ikea billy and besta bookshelves for improvement 37 cheap and easy ways to make your ikea stuff look expensive this takes a little bit more work, but it will make your bookcases look built in. Home improvement diy videos kitchen money improvement diy videos bathroom budget key. The bookcases have doors and are a tight fit in the openings on either side of the fireplace. Dry fit the crown molding by holding the front piece and a side piece against the front and side of the baseboard image 1. My original plan was to add crown molding to the tops of these bookcases. She also added lattice trim to make the sides and shelf fronts appear thicker.
Make use of the rooms maximum surface area with corner shelving. Can you believe what a difference adding some beveled crown molding makes on the ikea bookcase. I used the molding to overlap a bit and cover the creases between my vertical and horizontal slats. How to build easy built ins from ikea bookcases lovely etc. These white shelves will enhance any room and highlight your favorite home decor elements, by organizing them giving you a styled bookcase.
Enhance your farmhouse office with our easy to do diy book shelf, using the ikea billy book shelf hack. If you have a compressor and brad nailer, use that instead of handnailing. With a stud finder, we found the wall studs and used the anchor brackets that ikea provided to anchor the shelves to the wall. Kate from centsational girl made a pair of ikea billy bookcases unrecognizable by installing base and crown molding. By adding a board to each side of the bookcase, plywood backing, and crown molding trim to the top and bottom, it now looks great. Diy playroom bookcase builtins lynnfield corner bookcase arrow bookcase simple bookcase plans how to. Because the only attachment point was the bottom of the crown molding nothing into the ceiling i made sure to use a nail every two or three inches. Diy playroom bookcase builtins lynnfield corner bookcase arrow bookcase simple bookcase plans how to make an ikea billy bookcase look more expensive.
Adding crown molding to the top of bookcases ikea billy bookcase bookcase shelves bookcases shelving bookshelf ideas ikea shelves furniture projects home projects diy furniture how to add molding to plain bookcases. I think what really makes this ikea billy bookcase hack special and sets it apart is the pallet wood on the backs. Set the nails after nailing the crown molding j into the filler strip d2. Tutorial to add beveled crown molding on billy bookcase ikea this is an excellent storage solution for as bedroom. Once all of your ikea billy bookcase shelves are up and equally distributed, use the ikea mounts provided to secure them to the studs behind the wall. Adding crown molding to the top of bookcases ikea furniture. I wanted built ins for the playroom but didnt want to pay the price for a carpenter. Apr 03, 2014 the bookcases have doors and are a tight fit in the openings on either side of the fireplace. Diy builtin shelves using ikea billy bookcase hack. Luckily a couple ikea billy bookcases, some trim and crown and they look great while holding a lot of toys.
How to add crown molding to a billy bookcase home guides sf. How to add crown molding to kitchen cabinets abby lawson. Building in ikea billy bookcases with molding southern. How to make a builtin bookcase with ikea shelves this. May 01, 2017 you could add crown molding at the top and base molding where the billy bookcase sits on top of the dresser for an even more custom look. Use a pin nailer to nail into the corners of the two pieces of crown molding image 2. It has even more of a visual impact when you install crown molding on. How to add crown molding to a bookcase thistlewood farms.
The room already has existing crown molding and chair rail. Since our baseboards are more substantial than the carveout provides we ended up removing a section of our baseboards. There is a 1 x 2 in the back, on the other side, behind the 1 x 8 to stabilize it. May 14, 2012 so we added a 1 x 8 pine board, inset 2. Dec 28, 2014 builtin bookshelves and desk using ikea hemnes with crown molding. Adding the molding and the pop of blue paint is genius. Besides the crown molding, the custom back panel allows you to pull in other colors or patterns. In order to add the crown, youll need an extra piece of wood at the top to have something to attach the crown to. Now it was go time, i centered the crown molding and put the first finish nail in.
Once the top horizontal molding has dried enough that its stable, add the crown molding piece in the same fashion clamps really are a necessity for this step to keep it level. Once the shelves were securely attached, hubby measured and cut pieces of crown molding for the fronts and sides of each unit, designing the molding so the sides would end flush with the wall. Make sure the pieces are together and in place snugly. This is really where that tool showed off, honestly it was so easy once i got started. Customizing and decorating my ikea billy bookcases youtube. Adding crown molding to ikea billy bookshelf bookcase diy. Because nothing says fancy like a piece of shoe molding. How to add molding to a bookcase how to add molding to a bookcase, painted furniture, woodworking projects, bling for the bookcases related posts. Billy bookcases, designed and sold by ikea, come in a variety of heights and two different depths, allowing you to form a custom storage system that fits the.
Builtin bookshelves and desk using ikea hemnes with crown. By adding a board to each side of the bookcase, plywood backing, and crown molding trim to the top and bottom, it now. The billy bookcase is pretty straightforward to build right out of the box, or you can get creative and make elaborate storage that looks great. But then i realized i would need to connect the 2 with some sort of bridge or something to make it flow better, and well, i was on a tight deadline. Im a little stumped on how to end the chair rail though. Brittany makes created such beauty by making some minor adjustments that had a huge impact.
To begin, matt built the bookcases according to the ikea instructions. Home library ikea crown moldings 42 ideas 56 ideas for shoe storage ikea billy built ins. Add these home decor shelves to your diy book case ideas and continue reading more to learn how to build these book cases yourself. Add crown to plain bookshelves and extra board and cove mold. How to make an ikea bookcase look like a professional builtin. Now to finish the bookcase at the ceiling, miter the crown molding and nail it in place. Cut the crown molding or other trimwork to fit the top and bottom of the bookcase using the miter saw. This whole project started way back in 2012 when i decided i wanted a wall of built in bookcases in our living room to add style and storage. A few readers asked for full view shots of the bookcases, which youll see today as im sharing how i added beveled crown moulding to these ikea. You could add crown molding at the top and base molding where the billy bookcase sits on top of the dresser for an even more custom look.
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