Easy Diy Built In Bookcase

First of all it is relatively easy to put together.

Easy diy built in bookcase. This video covers all aspects of any bookcase building project. Although norm uses many big expensiv. I measured the space in between the walls in our case it was almost exactly 12 feet or 144 inches then i subtracted out the width of the bookcases which are 31 each or a total of 124 inches. How to build built in bookcases from ikea billy bookshelves to figure out how to best use the space the picture below shows how we did the math.

You also do not need too many tools to produce something like this. In this instructable i m going to go over building the top shelving and the base cabinet frame for the unit i m building for my office. This built in bookcases project is made from hardwood plywood 2x6s hardwood boards and standard moldings available at home centers and lumberyards. The problem was i never quite managed to turn them into the built ins of my dreams.

Use the cutting list see additional information below as a guide for cutting all the parts. So i headed off to ikea bought a huge pile of ikea billys brought them home and assembled them. Huge built in bookcases are incredibly expensive so i decided to save money by using ikea billy bookcases and just adding molding to make them look built in. When it comes to building pallet bookcases jen definitely wins the award for my top pick.

We might be addicts now. We chose birch boards and plywood along with maple moldings and then used a gel stain to give the project a cherry wood appearance four our built in bookcases. I read a bunch of blog posts about making ikea. Another great ikea hack.

This ikea billy bookcase built turned out beautifully. How to build a simple bookcase diy project. If you are new to woodworking a bookcase is one of the best things you can build. You ll notice we ve also rubbed away stain to create highlights for an antique.

To make a built in bookcase and cabinet can be a great addition to any space. It s important to keep track of the orientation of the parts. Build a diy bookshelf. Ikeahack bookcase built ins diy basement.

This cute diy crate and pallet bookcase from jen at house of wood is a pretty easy build very cheap and gives a lot of rustic appeals. We used the oxberg doors for hidden storage underneath. You do not need to take complicated measurements or make difficult cuts unless you are making an exceptionally ornate bookcase of course. Justin and jackson used.

Pinterest has photos of this one but she actually shows you how to build the infamous crate bookshelf you ve probably seen on pinterest more than a few times. This step by step tutorial makes making wall to wall bookshelves easy. In this video norm teaches you how to build a bookcase. Also brass library lights.