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DIY Built-In Bookcase IKEA Hack - Home Office Built-In Bookshelves Project 

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Ever wanted to get that built-in bookshelves look without the crazy price tag? This DIY built-in bookcase IKEA hack was the perfect home office makeover project for my music studio.
In this video I'll walk you through the in-depth step-by-step process of how we hacked these IKEA Billy bookcases to totally transform this boxy white room. These built-ins have made a massive difference in my home office space and this is probably my favorite project I've ever done!
Let me know if you have any questions on the process in the comments! What should we DIY next? Drop a comment below with your ideas!
🔗 Here are the links to the supplies needed for this project:
SUPPLIES:
* 4,4, 15 3/4” IKEA Billy bookcases - (www.ikea.com/u...)
* 3, 1-in x 12-in x 8-ft Whitewood Board for the middle shelf - (rstyle.me/+72L...)
* 10, 1-in x 2-in x 8 ft poplar boards - (rstyle.me/+OP0...)
* 1, 9/16 in x 3 1/4 in. x 96 in Baseboard - (rstyle.me/+nlZ...)
* Assorted wood screws
* Paintable Caulk - (rstyle.me/+js7...)
* Wood Filler - (rstyle.me/+js7...)
* Shellac-Based Primer - ( )
* Paint color of your choice (I used Benjamin Moore Hidden Falls) - (www.benjaminmo...)
* Paint Roller - (rstyle.me/+AJE...)
* Paint Pan - (rstyle.me/+9kk...) and Liners (rstyle.me/+jfx...)
* Mini Paint Trays - (rstyle.me/+CDT...)
TOOLS:
* Circular Saw or Jigsaw - rstyle.me/+GJm...
* Miter Saw - rstyle.me/+aZO...
* Drill - rstyle.me/+-Y8...
* Tape Measure - rstyle.me/+7jX...
* Nail Gun - rstyle.me/+ydX...
* Electric Sander - rstyle.me/+HGd...
LINK TO MY 72" YELLOW VELVET SOFA: www.article.co...
LINK TO NEW VERSION OF MY CEILING LIGHT (exact one is discontinued but this is very similar): rstyle.me/+XgP...
🔗 Here is the link to the We The Dreamers blog post with full instructions and links to all the supplies we used - wethedreamers....
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✨ Check out some of our other DIY projects on the blog!
* DIY Waterfall Butcher Block Washer & Dryer Laundry Counter - wethedreamers....
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* DIY Built-In Bookcase IKEA Hack - wethedreamers....
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@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
What kinds of DIY home projects would you like to see next? Let me know and be sure to subscribe for more tutorials and home decor tips! Check out this Waterfall Butcher Block Laundry Counter I made for our washer and dryer - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MvZeENAFbNc.html , and this Pantry Door makeover project - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GanKM47URvI.html
@RPRsChannel
@RPRsChannel 7 месяцев назад
*_Now, buying IKEA and then "hacking" seems silly to me. No doubt, these end results here are fantastic, but it doesn't seem like a "hack" when people buy their Billy's for such a project; one might as well just buy planks and build the custom shelving._*
@kyfarm
@kyfarm Год назад
Before I retired, I painted houses for a living. For anyone who hasn't begun a project like this, I think I could save you some time. First, do all your sanding (or use liquid sandpaper), and painting before you assemble. It's So much quicker, and after you assemble,, there will only be minor touch up. Do your best to let your project sit for a week, then place wax paper under anything you place on your shelves. It takes paint 3 or 4 weeks, and sometimes more to fully cure. The wax paper will keep your knick knacks from pulling the paint off the shelf.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Great suggestions, thanks for sharing!
@aprilyoungblood7326
@aprilyoungblood7326 Год назад
It drives me crazy when I see people paint after things are installed. It's so much easier if you do it before, like you said, there's minor touch ups to do.
@tanvi7532
@tanvi7532 Год назад
also can do it outside so less smell
@leihilton9546
@leihilton9546 Год назад
Great job, I think you should paint the entire room (including ceiling) in that beautiful paint colour you chose, it would look even more amazing!
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
I have definitely considered it! Maybe I’ll take the plunge soon :)
@michaelcristofano5863
@michaelcristofano5863 Год назад
Great job! Very thorough, and the instruction were excellent. It is so nice to see a DIYer who doesn't take short cuts. So many sponsored people who do a crappy job just to show the product. It was a difficult job but looks to be worth it. You have another subscriber in me
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
thank you so much!
@Sookielein
@Sookielein Год назад
The colors are...beautiful. Great job and also recreateable without breaking the bank.
@mariaacosta_virgo
@mariaacosta_virgo Год назад
Love this! I like that you explained every step and the hacks for them, like using felt feet to prevent paint from peeling and also including the tools and materials that you used along with their measurements.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful
@laurafeher8344
@laurafeher8344 Год назад
I totally love the bookcase. Great instructions!!
@annabellevergiels6114
@annabellevergiels6114 Месяц назад
Moving into a New house soon and will ABSOLUTELY be incorporating this idea into an exact office/music room of my own - brilliant look ❤
@idrbn3
@idrbn3 Год назад
Brilliant that you show the steps but even better is that you list everything used/needed. I wish more creators did this 👏👏 My OCD noticed something and wondered if you'd consider swapping step 10(sanding everything) to step 1 which would be to sand down the bookcases before they were assembled. No fiddling with corners and aching forearms then 🤭 Great hack!🎉
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Honestly this is a great call! That would definitely simplify the sanding process. Thanks for watching!
@idrbn3
@idrbn3 Год назад
@@wethedreamers thanks, I definitely will. I'm in the UK and already planning to use this one when I move in a few months 🙏🕉️
@angiemitchell7674
@angiemitchell7674 Год назад
Awesome job! Love the color and build in book case.
@jeanvignes
@jeanvignes Год назад
One of the very best DIY projects I have ever seen on-line. Clearly explained, reasonably priced components, excellent warnings about the typical gotchas, and not a lot of bragging. Let the work speak for itself; and it does. THANK YOU. One idea: if a section of the shelves on both sides (say the third and fourth from the bottom) were set aside for heavier, frequently-moved items (e.g. a rotating display of glass or ceramic items) it would look nice and be more durable if those shelves were "lined" with cut-to-size panels of 1/4 inch glass with sanded edges, available from pretty much any glass company. Mirrored glass might also be stunning (and display, for example, the sides and bottom of ceramics to good effect.) By keeping the glass/mirror shelves central and on both sides, they would add a kind of horizontal "stripe" that would reflect the horizontal stripe of shelves across the center-top.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Love that idea! That could look really cool and be a functional addition. Thanks for watching!
@GreenClassified
@GreenClassified Год назад
Green is my favourite colour! Well done, stunning result 🙂
@hebulanebula
@hebulanebula 7 месяцев назад
Excellent results 🎉 and adorable pup 🐶🐾🥰
@bohnestiel
@bohnestiel Год назад
Love your diy and podcast content.Keep it up!
@willt.9654
@willt.9654 11 месяцев назад
Girl that looks incredible
@debbiecooper1677
@debbiecooper1677 Год назад
I am so glad I found your self ,beacuse I am getting ready to get one.
@strawberrysocks2835
@strawberrysocks2835 Год назад
This turned out beautifully!
@rebeccahenderson7761
@rebeccahenderson7761 Год назад
Wow, love the colour!!!
@littletez85
@littletez85 Год назад
Looks great and I love the color you chose, the couch and the lighting!
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thank you so much!
@saraheschweiler4939
@saraheschweiler4939 Год назад
Thank you bunches for sharing your built-in bookcases adventure!😀 Beautiful!🤩 Congratulations, from your newest subscriber, in Minneapolis, Minnesota!🥳 Best wishes to you & to all of your beloveds! 🙏🌿💐🌿😊💚😘🌿💐🌿🙏
@space9866
@space9866 Год назад
Production value of this video is amazing! I'm looking to do something similar so this really helps me
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
so glad it was helpful!
@SamSmithVev0
@SamSmithVev0 3 месяца назад
Very informative video. Great description and explanation
@expatmoose
@expatmoose Год назад
Thanx for this idea, I was looking for something like this but instead of the sofa mine shall have a Murphy bed with some seating area in front for guests to sit on and the bed to rest over when in use👍🏻. Colour choices are super cool too, I like
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
love the murphy bed idea!
@bluebellflamesx
@bluebellflamesx Год назад
This is beautiful and almost perfect for my living room/office. Though I think I might skip the billy extenders in favor of having that top shelf be supported by the shelves on either side.
@SuzyTurner
@SuzyTurner 8 месяцев назад
I love it! The colour is beautiful too ❤
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 8 месяцев назад
Thank you! 😊
@LifeofAsabi
@LifeofAsabi 6 месяцев назад
beautifulllllllll - thanks so much for sharing your process!
@carolyntorres8171
@carolyntorres8171 8 месяцев назад
Excellent. Gorgeous color!
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 7 месяцев назад
Thank you so much!
@samgarrett6435
@samgarrett6435 Год назад
Brilliant vid! Hopefully doing something similar for my office (once I get carpets) 🤞🏼
@jjp0004
@jjp0004 11 месяцев назад
Looks amazing! Well done
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 10 месяцев назад
thanks so much!
@L0U1SE
@L0U1SE Год назад
Great post, nice project and gorgeous pooch
@sandieedward993
@sandieedward993 Год назад
Great Space > So Very Good
@gretaeberhardt541
@gretaeberhardt541 Год назад
What a fantastic room! You choose great colors. When using a dark paint I like to have the store tint the primer, they’ve always done it for free. I found it to be helpful.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
That’s a great call and would have probably saved me another coat of paint!
@gretaeberhardt541
@gretaeberhardt541 Год назад
It does save from having to do second coat and better than that no sanding like you sometimes need between coats of paint. They typically can get it nearly the same shade, maybe not quite as deep but such a time saver.
@ejmakesus6
@ejmakesus6 Год назад
Looks sensational 🤍
@maryiorio426
@maryiorio426 Год назад
Wowsers! 🎉🎉🎉 Gorgeous! I love it! Thank you for the excellent instructions on how you made it happen! You put love, sweat and probably a few tears into this project! (Maybe no tears, but I would have cried when things didn’t line up! Just saying.)
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
thank you so much! during the painting process I spilled an ENTIRE can of paint all over the floor, so there were certainly a good deal of tears here and there lol. So glad you enjoyed!
@maryiorio426
@maryiorio426 Год назад
I’m so sorry about the paint spilling! That definitely would have pushed me over the edge! Still, great paint color.
@BanditQ
@BanditQ Год назад
Great transformation.
@girlscarf
@girlscarf Год назад
awesome, very clear instructions!!!! thank you
@estelle_is_here
@estelle_is_here 8 месяцев назад
I was like you look like Kate Voegele from OTH heheheh so happy to see it's you and I'm looking forward to seeing more from your channel! Subscribed!!
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 7 месяцев назад
lol yep that's me! Thanks so much for following along!
@Theogwill
@Theogwill Год назад
Excellent work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thanks so much!
@PSA-if8wj
@PSA-if8wj Год назад
Absolutely beautiful! Great job!
@emmagevorgyan115
@emmagevorgyan115 Год назад
Elegant look !!!
@duchessrva
@duchessrva Год назад
Great job…looks amazing. Can you link the ceiling light?
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
ah yes sorry about that! it looks like this exact one isn't available anymore but this is their updated design which is pretty similar - rstyle.me/+XgP8G8ayhLTjmW71qdwMxA
@Karina_Engr
@Karina_Engr Год назад
Great color. I went with a HD brand in the color named night watch. It’s a pretty Teal/dark Emerald color. ❤
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Love that! Sounds like a beautiful color
@jemandjemand2362
@jemandjemand2362 Год назад
sand every part as the very first step, so you dont need to break arms and hands to go into the corners. and after the painting, coat it with clear varnish
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Great tips!
@kimswrld5321
@kimswrld5321 Год назад
I love it and Ty very informative 😊😊❤❤❤❤👏👏
@BodaciousBeverly
@BodaciousBeverly Год назад
I have two similar entertainment centers, one that I've had for at least 20 years, and the other that I bought for $15 off Marketplace. I have used them as display storage for items I used to sell. However, I'm considered moving one to a craft/guest room to store my bonds of craft supplies, and the other near the front door as a landing station for coats, boots, bags, and things like water bottles, gloves, sunglasses, etc., that we normally want near the door on our way to work or as we arrive home. Both seem to have the perfect sizes of drawers and shelves to suit my purposes for such. I would love to see your ideas on repurposing old but sturdy centers like this.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
this is a great idea for a project, thank you!
@sarzbeth
@sarzbeth Год назад
Im both in love AND inspired
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
thank you! so glad you enjoyed!
@charleneblake1146
@charleneblake1146 Год назад
So beautiful 🎉🎉🎉
@aprilskylynn
@aprilskylynn Месяц назад
So which Benjamin Moore paint color is this??? I love it!!!
@VTK72
@VTK72 Год назад
Beautiful ❤❤❤
@Citroen_2cv
@Citroen_2cv 4 месяца назад
Gorgeous. I've morphed Billys into a few things myself -- yours look spectacular. Question! Your wall sconces have what looks like a metal rod concealing the cord, and I've always looked for something like that. Did they come with your sconces or did you somehow cut up aluminum tubing to get that clean covered look? Dying to know, I have rooms full of lights I need to do this to. Hate cords, am scared to hardwire (old house)
@nathalie2k
@nathalie2k Год назад
Beautiful room!!! Do you mind telling us where the wall sconces are from please?
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
thank you! They're by Jonathan Adler and I got them from Lamps Plus, but it doesn't look like he makes this style anymore. I hate when they do that! These are sort of similar (though hardwired) - rstyle.me/+t6EITSQwOc9u4Na1JIhgvw , rstyle.me/+Wq2KmHjNcpsIZLvI0AyxYA , rstyle.me/+pHpDrmsUUGoQFYZAqf1cxw , rstyle.me/+OEnbhQKMPyiUzOpZJP3frA , rstyle.me/+zsIxDTRTbkkfPRoDg_PBdA , rstyle.me/+ByP96KIko06l3_EKi-1vag , and this is kind of a cool plug-in option with a somewhat similar feel rstyle.me/+M9rued8RZ-hiX6p5SgkgBQ
@Fightwithb
@Fightwithb Год назад
Very good idea to make home beautiful also love your dog what is the name of your dog ?
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thank you! Her name is Nola 🐾
@pansepot1490
@pansepot1490 Год назад
Open bookshelves aka “dust catchers”. 😅 Just kidding, great project, great execution.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thank you! Open shelves are definitely somewhat high maintenance on the dust front lol but worth it
@dash1dash2
@dash1dash2 26 дней назад
Looks great, but sanding, painting and filling the holes after assembly is a nightmare. I would've sanded everything outdoors before assembly.
@GilliMarieMoody
@GilliMarieMoody Год назад
Awesome. Have you considered protecting the paint with with varnish? Just a question! Or, using some pretty drawer liner on most fog the surfaces. Just a question(!). It’s still really gorg’.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
I hadn't thought of that but it's a great idea to try! Thanks for watching!
@neosapienz7885
@neosapienz7885 Год назад
I thought I was the only ones call those overhead lights “boob” lights. Lol
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Lol nope as far as I’m concerned that’s their official name 😂
@vaeaeae
@vaeaeae Год назад
Very beautiful! Can you link the ceiling light?
@vaeaeae
@vaeaeae Год назад
Nevermind, found a comment of yours :) thank you!
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thanks for watching!!
@loriwall618
@loriwall618 9 месяцев назад
What color did you use? It's gorgeous!
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 8 месяцев назад
thank you! It's called Hidden Falls by Benjamin Moore
@soulcov1177
@soulcov1177 11 месяцев назад
nice work - i looked but don't see which benjamin moore product you used. advance? aura? regal select?
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 10 месяцев назад
I believe it was regal select!
@aprilyoungblood7326
@aprilyoungblood7326 Год назад
Was there a reason you couldn't use a Billy across the top? Were they not wide enough or long enough? I've been thinking about doing the same thing but I wanted to put one across the top.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Exactly right- the Billy options offered by IKEA didn’t fit in that opening between the pairs. Also, we realized that building the middle portion ourselves would be relatively simple and that we could match the thickness of the Billy shelves, so it felt like the easiest option. The Billy also has a thicker bottom base to it, so it would have been asymmetrical when turned sideways. Thanks for watching, hope that helps!
@bluebellflamesx
@bluebellflamesx Год назад
What did you do with the electrical outlets? Just one in the centre?
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers 10 месяцев назад
yeah we just have one on that wall, and it's actually outside of the wall instead of embedded in it. I just left it silver put the couch in front of it because I knew it would always be covered up.
@hazel1960
@hazel1960 Год назад
Fill the holes first before putting it up simple
@expatmoose
@expatmoose Год назад
Sand and paint backer boards first too,
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
You could definitely do this! I was indecisive about where I wanted the shelves to live permanently, so I waited, but a more organized person could probably make that decision earlier in the game
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Definitely could work too, although the backer board slides in from the top and I was worried the paint would get damaged during the slide-in install process, which is why I held off
@maddscientist3170
@maddscientist3170 Год назад
IMO I would sand EVERYTHING prior to assembly, then you just sand the holes with filler in them & the chalk areas
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
This is definitely a great call and something I hadn’t thought of! Guess I was just eager to build those things asap 😂
@AlismonitesPatrides
@AlismonitesPatrides Месяц назад
So the men built it and you filmed?
@davidcrowley1951
@davidcrowley1951 3 месяца назад
Good video, overall grade B to B+ You lost points for not addressing the electrical. Also, all final photos of shelf had the couch blocking most of the lower view.
@Station9.75
@Station9.75 Год назад
Have your dad and your husband help you out? Looks like they did it all for you more like.
@user-th6rh8zp3t
@user-th6rh8zp3t 4 месяца назад
no she made those super helpful drawings and narrated the video! 😂
@carolyngemmell4388
@carolyngemmell4388 Год назад
I long for the day America get inline with the rest of the world and learns metric, I can’t listen to all this inches talk….it’s been almost 50 yrs in Aus, it’s been gone for several generations.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
this is very true, I'm not sure why we still use this system lol
@Baby_Locs
@Baby_Locs Год назад
Great work! This is my dream office space. @wethedreamers what was the approximate cost? I know wood prices vary by region. However I love this look so much. I want to make sure I budget appropriately before hand. Thanks you for your help.
@wethedreamers
@wethedreamers Год назад
Thank you! The pricing for wood can definitely vary, but the bookcases themselves are $74 each. After getting 4 of those and all of the other materials in the description (minus the power tools) you’d probably be around roughly $550 give or take. Hope this helps!
@Baby_Locs
@Baby_Locs Год назад
@@wethedreamers that’s fantastic! This is very helpful. I cannot wait to complete this project.
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