This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The BILLY bookcase is a legend. One of ...

It has something of a cult following. First launched in 1979, its minimal design, modular practicality, and accessible price point have made it a fixture in homes all over the world — but if you're ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking for a budget-friendly hidden gem at IKEA to tidy up your space, the BILLY bookcase system — specifically the corner unit ...

Studio apartment dwellers often have to come up with clever ways to divide their space into distinct zones for sleeping, dining, working, and more. Take, for instance, these large pink IKEA BILLY ...

You know IKEA’s Billy bookcase, right? You probably have one or two or 10 of them in your home, so popular is this staple of Swedish flat-packed build-it-yourself furniture. So why is IKEA changing ...

My 1940 rowhouse has great bones, like a beautiful brick fireplace and original hardwood floors, but it’s been up to me to add architectural details — all those charming, characterful touches that I ...

The ubiquitous Ikea Billy bookcase, which has graced the walls of millions of first-time homeowners and apartment dwellers, turns 30 this week. The much copied, bought, sold and traded bookcase was ...

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Creating a customized, built-in bookshelf can easily cost upwards of $1,000. For blogger Noz Nozawa, this was not a practical option. As an interior designer, Nozawa knew she could be resourceful and ...

The BILLY bookcase is a legend. One of IKEA's signature products, BILLY models remain in the company's catalog year after year - and it even has its own entry on Wikipedia. Many people love it; in ...