IKEA Billy Bookcase Hack

Designed over 40 years and with over 110 million sold, IKEA’s Billy Bookcase is iconic. You probably owned one or knew someone that did. As with many IKEA pieces, the Billy Bookcase can be easily hacked. Here is how to hack the IKEA Billy Bookcase to look more like a custom cabinet.

Inspiration by Betsey Mosby Interior Design

Step 1: Purchase IKEA Billy Bookcase with Glass Doors and assemble

Step 2: Purchase radiator grilles

Step 3: Remove glass from bookcase doors and replace with radiator grilles cut to same size as glass

Step 4: Prime & Paint

Step 5: Add new hardware