Tuesday, June 16, 2020

My Ikea Hack

My Ikea Hack

Before this house becomes a distant memory, I thought I might show you some more of it. Let's start with my Ikea hack.

When we moved in, there were no bookcases at all. Above are the built-in bookcases Golf Guy did for me. These were created using 5 Ikea Billy bookcases with two extenders on each and then a board at the top for the three sconces that I wanted for more lighting for the living room and lots of shelves for my books and objets.

The cost came in at under $1,000 and would have been many many times that for custom. I think they look great. Note that this configuration was for 10 foot ceilings. I might do something similar in the new house but with a different handyman. LOL



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  1. AnonymousJune 16, 2020 at 8:15 AM

    I love this!! And your collections are to die for. I'd like to scurry though that room carrying my largest tote bag!!!! LOLOL! Cathy

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    1. Beth ConnollyJune 16, 2020 at 10:11 AM

      Thanks so much - good I will have an alarm system!

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  2. JDMJune 16, 2020 at 8:53 AM

    Look very good!

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  3. BgJune 16, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    Great Billy hack!

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    1. Beth ConnollyJune 16, 2020 at 10:12 AM

      Thanks - I love it - very dramatic with the high ceilings.

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  4. Judit GuethJune 16, 2020 at 10:29 AM

    That looks gorgeous! I've been obsessed with having built in bookshelves for when we move, but my husband was saying it's probably very expensive (I think it costs 2000-3000 in Canada)! This is an amazing idea, we might give it a try!

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    1. Beth ConnollyJune 16, 2020 at 11:28 AM

      Thanks - if you guys are handy at all you can save big $$$$.

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  5. DeltaJune 16, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    So lovely and cheerful. Is this also your shop?

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  6. DesignDoctorJune 16, 2020 at 10:54 AM

    Those look great! I especially love the sconces. Very clever.

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    1. Beth ConnollyJune 16, 2020 at 11:29 AM

      Thanks - and the sconces were crazy cheap on Amazon - about $25.00 each.

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  7. WakaruJune 16, 2020 at 11:20 AM

    I love your ladder. Is it an antique? Such a wonderful, cheerful room!

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  8. renataJune 16, 2020 at 11:22 AM

    These look great! I did something similar in my last house, but used the Billy bookcases, with the extenders and the glass doors.

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