Last week i saw a really awesome idea on how to turn a bookcase into a childs closet. Homeowners who need extra clothes storage may convert a large builtin bookcase into a functional closet. How to make a secret doorbookcase i like to make stuff. You can turn your closet into a secret space by turning its door into a bookshelf.
Heres an impressive diy project that can turn a studio into a onebedroom apartment or otherwise create distinct areas in your home with sliding doors. Turn a bookshelf into a minicloset for the babys room. You have a spare room and an overflowing wardrobe create that dreamy, enviable walkin closet and dressing room combo youve seen in movies you know the ones. Remove the bookshelves in the middle of the bookcase with a screw gun if they dont come. How to turn a plain cabinet into a hyperorganized pantry pantry redo 67 trendy deep closet organization built ins 67 trendy deep closet organization built ins organization closet ideas kitchen shelves organization pantry makeover for 2019 how to turn a plain cabinet into a hyperorganized pantry this is the before check out the after. Using billy bookcase in closet fresh closet makeover ikea billy bookcases landeelu 28 ideas for kids closet makeover diy ikea hacks billy bookcase is one of the most popular items by ikea, and there are many ways to hack this simple piece. But the bookcases truly became a closet after the clothing rod was installed. If you have some other clothing storage option, say a dresser or wardrobe, this closet conversion might be something to consider.
We went from having a large basement in colorado, to none. When we moved into our home here in oklahoma a little over a year ago, we had to make a few changes with how we stored things. Small wardrobe do it yourself decorationsmall wardrobe wardrobe smallsliding door wardrobesfresh to go wardrobe level fresh to go fresh to gowardrobes with mirrorssliding door wardrobe small wardrobe do it yourself small wardrobe. Turn a bookcase into a mudroom organizer make over a bookcase into a doitall mudroom. If dress up clothes are taking over your life then make this diy dress up closet now. How to build your own closet builtins using a billy bookcase ikea.
A bookcase is essentially only a series of shelves with books on it. For all the rest of us, theres a trusty ikea product that will give you the look of custom shelving, for a fraction of the price. How to build a cabinet from a bookshelf and shutters. To make sure you have enough material, get a piece thats at least twice as long as the bookcase is wide, and wide enough to cover the depth of the bookcase plus the thickness of the shutters and reveal. If youre a real bookworm, add a few more shelves and turn the space into a mini library. Pull back the curtain and invite kids to read in a space thats the perfect size for them. Learn how to turn a closet into a builtin shelving unit from the home improvement experts at. The length of each piece will equal the width of the bookcase. How to turn a bookcase into a childs closet homemade by jade. If you arent finding the perfect product in the results for your current search for narrow wardrobe cabinet, you can try searching again or using the department navigation on the top of the page. Wardrobe hackers may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of the links in this post. Ive done it three times heres exactly how to make a billy bookcase look like a built in.
In a regular application, it would go directly into the flooring. Youd have to cut a hole in the top for the sink and to make room for the pipes. New bedroom wardrobe ideas ikea pax crown moldings 56 ideas how to convert bookcases into builtinslink to tutorial on how to turn a bookcase into a builtin. Transforming a builtin bookcase into a closet is not a difficult procedure, but you will need to plan a bit to ensure a successful conversion. Turn your bookcase into an open closet for kids youtube. Sure, we probably all dream of having a carrie bradshawstyle custom closet. How do you make the billy bookcase into a tall kitchen pantry cabinet. Diy ikea hack billy bookcase into wardrobe closet youtube. This bookcase headboard is made from an ikea expedit bookcase, although you could use any similar bookcase that you can find at a thrift store or yard sale. Id seen tutorials showing how to turn ikea billy bookcases into built ins before so looked up the dimensions of the shelving units and the tall 31. A bookshelf just equals a bit of upright storage, so when you turn it on its side and add some legs you get a great table. Measure the space you will use for hanging clothes.
Billy bookcases transform into murphy bed ikea hackers. Instead of trashing your old dresser, turn it into a colorful shelf worthy of displaying your favorite books and collectibles. We gathered up over 20 of the best upcycled furniture ideas to share with you today. Under bed storage to maximize storage space add ikeas expedit bookcases under a bed frame and utilize wasted storage space. Step 2 if you need to partition office space from the rest of your wardrobe, cut 4 lengths of 42 x 19mm dar pine to make a frame fitting the internal height and depth of. And if theres enough room, you can turn it into a personal retreat, or use it as a panic room. Screw the divider to the end of the shortened shelf, then install the connected pieces inside the bookcase. Tips for turning a spare room into a closet hayneedle. Turn that old bookcase into a beautiful headboard for the bedroom that gives you loads of storage and design. By taking out the top shelves and adding a dowel, you can instantly turn your bookcase into a fun, open clothing storage space for kids, whether. Ikea billy bookcase to drawer hack infarrantly creative. Billy bookcase from ikea turned wardrobe great idea i have.
Some common hand and power tools, along with a little imagination, are all you will need. Sindy stevens from ikea hackers did just that while adding a little ply. This project shows you how you can turn an ordinary closet into a secret storage area. Once it has been cleared out you can vacuum if you have a carpet and clean the entire inside. How to put shelves in an armoire home guides sf gate. I bought a midprice range mattress and it is pretty comfortable. A small bedroom can be turned into a dressing room with just a few items and repurposing. Honestly, we expected this process to be sooo much harder than it was. Old construction adds a whole lot of variables to making built in cabinetry, and i definitely ran into lots of hurdles because of it. Im going to use this to create my dream sewing room so glad you showed how to make a sequin hanger too. You can easily turn wooden crates into floating shelves to suit all kind of organizational needs or even create a display wall inside the living room.
Read the tutorials below and spruce up your billy in the most original way. Turn a bookcase into a secret door diy projects for. The worlds most versatile bookcase, it turns out, makes for some pretty great closet storage as well. To create dividers and shorter shelves, cut sections equal to the vertical spacing between shelves. We found this closetturnedbookshelf project over at its the little things blog and it immediately made sense to us.
Follow ashleys instructions to transform your bookcase into a coffee station for the kitchen or a craft room cart. The super crazy creative side behind it, the upcycling part of it and of course the reason to make your finances in place being able to reuse what you have instead of going and buying new stuff. This can increase your pantry storage or help you organize craft supplies and books. You will first want to make sure you remove everything from the closet. When dealing with kids, the storage problems often occur with toys, games and books, and not so much with clothes. This months challenge was the take a basic ikea billy bookcase and turn it into something fabulous. With a little bit of creativity and some diy talent and enthusiasm you could turn an old dresser into a vanity for the bathroom. Turn a closet into a builtin entertainment center hgtv. Of course a shallow closet makes more sense than a walkin or deep closet for this type of conversion.
Turn an ikea bookshelf into a beautiful storage table. The renovation left an opening for me to build the bookcase in, framed out simply as a short door frame. There never seems to be enough closet space for storage. I try really hard on ic not to just make a project for the sake of making a project although i admit, at times it happens. A bookcase is all youll need to get started and create dress up storage to save your sanity and a dress up station your little one will love. Empty the bookcase out starting with a nice clean slate. Even though the walls are new construction, the floor and ceiling have been around since the 1920s. Dual workstations with some modifications, you can turn a bookcase into a 2person workstation for the ultimate in repurposing.
How to turn ikea bookshelves into a bookcase ikea billy. How to convert a bookcase to a craft armoire home guides. Garden container toss that old bookcase into the garden for use as a raised bed. Billy bookcase from ikea turned wardrobe great idea i have two of those still in. You can create instant storage space by adding shelves to an armoire.
Sketching the finished closet beforehand will help make. The worlds most versatile bookcase, it turns out, makes for some. For a 2second home project, place pillows and a furry rug like this one from ikea on the closet floor. Step 1 clear wardrobe and remove hanging rail you can resize this later to fit other end of wardrobe if necessary. First determine your shelf layout, ensuring that the shelves will line up with the bookcase s predrilled holes. Ikea makes an extension piece that sits on top of the billy bookcase. Fully functional minioffice within a one large cabinet or a bookcase is possible and many people can remember secretary desks that were popular a while back. The frame was bolted into the bottom of the plywood. Quick diy project i decided to do by making my ikea bookcases into wardrobe closet pieces. Repurposing old furniture is my new crazy obsession. Transform the boring bookcase or armoire that has been hiding in your basement for years into a fresh find perfect for any room of your house. Take a look at 19 of the best billy bookcase builtins ever. Simply replace the runofthemill door with a bookshelf door.
Also how did you install the closet rods so that they are secure. In fact, it differs from an armoire mostly in that it employs rather shallower shelves designed for standard book sizes, while. This can be a really fun diy to test your skills at as well. How to sprain amp water closet door into a bookcase this is a great article with pictures on how how to turn a bookcase into a hidden door to turn wardrobe doors into overnice not very why not turn of events closet doors into bookshelves concealed. Its an easy diy home improvement that not only adds a little more room to your space, but it really brings back that childhood adventurous spirit. Here is the idea, you can turn your old bookcase into your little ones closet by installing extra rails at appropriate spaces, in this way, you will double your hanging space. The drawers would have to be modified a little bit as well but theyll be functional. You can turn an average closet door into something of a hidden room. How to turn a wardrobe into an office better homes and. Includes pics of christmas living room with a planked wall and pair of builtin bookcases. Turn your closet into a bookshelf apartment therapy. How to turn ikea bookshelves into custom builtins make. How to use ikea billy bookcases in unusual ways ikea. For those who have extra height in their kitchen, or just need a little more storage space, youre in luck.
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