Posts tagged as "bookcase"

Posted by Laura on 5th August 2010

The Twenty-Dollar Facelift

Finally, I am back to show the process of turning a dark Billy bookcase into a shiny star in the living room. Indulge me if you will, this will get longwinded… This is what we started with: So two weeks ago I decided to tackle the dark, heavy bookcase which would, in the end, help [...]

Posted by Laura on 23rd July 2010

Giving Billy a Facelift

Projects, projects, projects! They seem to never stop. One of my biggest issues in our living room is this guy: He is way too dark! In my old apartment he worked, but now that we have a lighter, airier feel to the space (not yet, that is), I want something lighter! So this weekend, I [...]

Posted by Laura on 9th December 2009

Happy Birthday, Billy!

Did you know that today is Billy’s 30th birthday? No, it’s not someone I know — it’s Ikea’s billy bookcase! This fine creature: Such a simple, yet versatile bookcase has been found in almost every home. Coming in all colors and sizes, you can customize it how you want, like I did with my curtain [...]

Posted by Laura on 16th November 2009

Daily Dose: Bookcase Arrangement

My daddy would be proud if I had antlers on my bookcase shelves. Maybe I should ask him for some. Anyway, I’m loving the layout of these items, especially the ‘devil horns’ (aka rock hand) in the upper left corner.

Posted by Laura on 1st October 2009

DIY Project: Bookcase Curtains

A couple weeks ago, I did an inspiration post on bookcases, with the intention of fueling my creativity, and perhaps yours, for an upcoming project I have been scheming for awhile. This project involved purchasing a Billy bookcase, with glass doors on the bottom, and attaching fabric, in some way, to the inside to create [...]