@loveletters_home: IKEA built-ins hack from start to alllmosst finish! FAQ We used Havsta cabinets for lowers and Billie bookcases for uppers. This allowed the shelves to go to the ceiling (we have 9ft. ceilings so we had to cut them down a bit). Next we added a connecting shelf with plywood and lattice trim. After caulking and using spackle to fill the millions of holes, we sanded and primed the cabinets for paint. I love this moody green paint! (1905 Green by Magnolia Home) we’ve color drenched the whole room and I’ll be sharing more on that soon! IMPORTANT Last thing to do is the seal the cabinets so the paint doesn’t chip! #ikeahack #DIY #homeimprovement #homeimprovementprojects
How do the havsta cabinets feel after being built in? They feel so cheap at the store I can’t get passed it
2024-03-24 16:49:42
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G T :
Are the bottom of the Billy shelves attached to the havsta cabinets? I was thinking of doing the same since I wanted more height
2024-08-03 00:29:22
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Christina G :
How much did this cost? It’s beautiful
2024-09-03 23:19:50
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Kam Kong Mom :
Plugging the holes up is the key to making them look a level up! ❤️
2024-02-27 21:54:50
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Chris :
What is the advantage of doing this over just building them? Not having to buy/use a saw? It’s not net any less labor this way with all the hole filling.
2024-03-10 12:39:35
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Bianca :
Does the width fit perfectly wall to wall? Or did you have to fill the sides in with extra wood panels
2024-02-28 03:44:50
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steveh419 :
Did the Billys lose stability when you cut them down? We also have 9 ft ceilings and are considering doing the same thing
2024-03-31 02:10:21
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wailuku32 :
This looks amazing. I love the color choice as well. I might have missed it but it there a backing on the shelves, if not if you did it again, would you paint the wall first?
2024-03-10 15:22:23
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court french :
How much was this?!
2024-02-29 21:29:58
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MarshmellowNugget :
They were out of stock so now doing a custom build 😝
2024-02-26 01:19:32
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Maren Schultz :
Total cost?
2024-04-07 21:21:32
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#29563442 :
Awesome. What color are the walls?
2024-04-28 12:11:43
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Heather :
What is the length of the wall that you covered? I'm thinking of doing my great room, but it's like 24'
2024-02-27 03:41:44
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Meggs :
Did you glue or nail the bookshelves to the wall so they wouldn’t fall over?
2024-02-28 16:34:41
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Maya :
amazing
2024-10-21 06:52:09
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ETN CREW :
What base cabinets did you use
2024-03-11 21:03:22
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North & Madison :
Fantastic idea! Looks great
2024-02-27 16:50:51
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kitkat896 :
I want to paint my ikea billy but I’m scared! Does the paint chip easily?
2024-02-25 17:25:05
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ErikZeyher :
do you have a youtube video for this?
2025-02-16 00:23:20
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Jen Mele :
Can you tell me the spacing between the shelves?
2024-11-06 04:21:00
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The Barefoot Hobbit :
wouldn't putting books on those thin shelves make them bow over time?
2024-03-10 21:33:21
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Matt Mo :
Total cost?
2024-04-08 01:36:10
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Z :
Did you sand before painting
2024-05-07 03:18:37
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sarahyoung755 :
Did you just cover the outlets?
2024-10-14 02:23:52
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ivshealy :
This is amazing! For the bookcase did you just not add the bottom? Or what do you mean buy uppers?
2024-03-09 22:42:54
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