Ikea billy bookcase hack - Arched Builtins

Hi!!
It has taken me long enough to put this video together so without further adieu, here's how I created these viral arched builtin bookshelves using Ikea billy bookshelves and the billy extension units.
Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.
Inspiration - littlegreennotebook.blogspot....

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  • @Kelly-lo6cz
    @Kelly-lo6cz2 жыл бұрын

    Looks beautiful but would have loved to see the final product zoomed out. Can't really see what you're doing with the zoomed in shots.

  • @andresfeliperamosromero3060
    @andresfeliperamosromero306011 ай бұрын

    Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves kzread.infoUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.

  • @soulgal7109
    @soulgal71092 жыл бұрын

    Tamara, so glad you had a chance to get all your hard work together to do this vlog. Great job! So proud of you. It does look so beautiful and fantastic! Mom xoxo

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mom 😄

  • @leximcelmurry8861
    @leximcelmurry88612 жыл бұрын

    This is my absolute favorite ikea hack! I’ve seen your project everywhere and I’m going to try to use it as inspiration as I create my own this weekend. Great job 🎉🎉🎉👏

  • @tinykitchenbigflavor7142
    @tinykitchenbigflavor71422 жыл бұрын

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE HOW YOUR BOOKSHELVES TURNED OUT!!! great Job!

  • @susanmaclaren7189
    @susanmaclaren7189 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, you are an amazing craftsperson. Very inspiring!

  • @40plusparenting
    @40plusparenting Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing!!!! Thank you. I am so inspired and plan to recreate this look in my home.

  • @cherylperkins7538
    @cherylperkins7538 Жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed. And it takes a lot to impress me anymore !!!

  • @amberlystrauss1825
    @amberlystrauss1825 Жыл бұрын

    this is such a classic Tamara diy, love it!

  • @sonhouse9636
    @sonhouse9636 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a great built ! Bravo !

  • @ninaj.4885
    @ninaj.48852 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I love this. It looks so high end.

  • @mirib5007
    @mirib50072 жыл бұрын

    I’m impressed! Truly, a Herculean task!

  • @nicoletaincze7614
    @nicoletaincze7614 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing job!! Well done!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

  • @christophergeiss678
    @christophergeiss6782 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I love this idea! Thanks for sharing

  • @AB-gq3cz
    @AB-gq3cz Жыл бұрын

    We're proud of you too. Amazing work!

  • @staphacharleme4154
    @staphacharleme4154 Жыл бұрын

    WOW! This Is absolutely fantastic!

  • @saifrossiislam72
    @saifrossiislam722 жыл бұрын

    Just wow!! Your dedication, passion and enthusiasm on this project is contagious. Super well done!

  • @GoddessElevation
    @GoddessElevation Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing! Thank you! I can’t wait to build mine 😊

  • @novaroses6844
    @novaroses68442 жыл бұрын

    This is so good!! Definitely want to use this idea in our new home. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's one of my favourite projects!

  • @naimahq8739
    @naimahq8739 Жыл бұрын

    “This is so satisfying, watch the gap disappear.” 😆😍

  • @deboramcglynn4311
    @deboramcglynn43112 жыл бұрын

    excellent job explaining how to make an ikea built in!!! thank you

  • @amina-gf1fl
    @amina-gf1fl Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing 🤩

  • @cf1324
    @cf13242 жыл бұрын

    they look amazing!

  • @leannehammond7050
    @leannehammond70502 жыл бұрын

    Love these so much!!

  • @hojofan
    @hojofan Жыл бұрын

    Great job!!! What a nice look for not a lot of money. Awesome!

  • @Emma-di8yf
    @Emma-di8yf Жыл бұрын

    Great, thank you for this beautiful inspiration. Greetings from Germany

  • @nicoeeek.7181
    @nicoeeek.7181 Жыл бұрын

    YES!!! I have always had Jenny Komenda's arched bookshelves stuck in my head, SO happy to see this! Subscriber here. Saved this video. Great work! Love it

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    She is a constant inspiration!

  • @PrettySweetPea
    @PrettySweetPea Жыл бұрын

    This project came out so nice! 🥰

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @OtiliaIacomi-uf6bd
    @OtiliaIacomi-uf6bd5 ай бұрын

    Followed your instructions, it is not easy but totally woth it, the result is amasing. Thank you so much for this great idea, you really inspired me and i came to like diys, so keep on posting ☺️

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    Great job!

  • @jeanineskitchen2607
    @jeanineskitchen2607 Жыл бұрын

    amazing! you rocked that!

  • @marymack4105
    @marymack41052 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome!

  • @ejmakesus6
    @ejmakesus6 Жыл бұрын

    Looks amazing 🤍

  • @SimplyMee..228
    @SimplyMee..228 Жыл бұрын

    so amazing!!

  • @sandradolls5682
    @sandradolls56823 ай бұрын

    Fantastic ❤

  • @feliciabailey0411
    @feliciabailey0411 Жыл бұрын

    YOU HAVE A KZread!? How did this go over my head?!

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    I do! But as you can tell, do not post often lol

  • @evelynwald9132
    @evelynwald9132 Жыл бұрын

    That was stunning and I’m very impressed with your skills. Just curious, how long did it take you to build this unit?

  • @ajf597
    @ajf597 Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeously

  • @bluewren2
    @bluewren2 Жыл бұрын

    Great job just one thing a really full shot of the end result would have ended it nicely and been much appreciated.😘

  • @leticiahernandez4857
    @leticiahernandez4857 Жыл бұрын

    Wow you did an amazing JOB?

  • @Applebliss99
    @Applebliss99 Жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing! What did you fill the holes in the shelf with?

  • @tyynekroger2777
    @tyynekroger2777 Жыл бұрын

    I love this! Could you please tell what shade of Behr Marquee did you use? Thank you 🙂

  • @alicec2830
    @alicec2830 Жыл бұрын

    So chic. You're very handy

  • @SimplyMee..228
    @SimplyMee..228 Жыл бұрын

    I saw this on Pinterest, which made me look into this book case.

  • @baileycole5471
    @baileycole5471 Жыл бұрын

    This is so cool! How much space did you have between each shelf unit/how long is the wall? I want to do this and I’m trying to figure out if I need 3 or 4 bookshelves

  • @mikehowell9053
    @mikehowell90537 ай бұрын

    Can please come to my house build this. Lol. Awesome work

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    Hahaha I've got way too many projects on the go in my own home

  • @happinessinleaf
    @happinessinleaf Жыл бұрын

    Wow

  • @ladyinred868
    @ladyinred8682 жыл бұрын

    How long would you recommend to wait for the paint to cure before styling ? :)

  • @karola182
    @karola1829 ай бұрын

    I love this hack and I'm planning to recreate it at my home ❤ and I wonder - now from time perspective - how does the black paint hold on? I'm thinking whether I should buy billy with black/brown veneer finish and paint those black (if something chips of it will be less visible with the dark color underneath. Or is it ok to have the white paper foil finish (this one is almost 50 euros cheaper than black veneer)?

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    Hi! I had the white bookshelves already but would've gone with the black /brown if I was purchasing specifically for this project! Also, I would suggest the deep base primer (which can also be tinted). I was unable to do that as I did this project during the pandemic and used what I had on hand :)

  • @AH-pc1jw
    @AH-pc1jw Жыл бұрын

    CAN WE GET AN UPDATE 😍 I'm sold on this idea and you did amazing. How is the paint holding up?

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    It has actually held up really well! A few nicks here and there but easy to touch up :)

  • @giavonnip
    @giavonnip Жыл бұрын

    Did you transport the hardboard using a pick-up truck? If not, how did you get the hardboard to your home from the store? Thanks.

  • @seymayildiz4755
    @seymayildiz47552 жыл бұрын

    Why didn’t you buy the dark version of the billy bookcase? Is it because of the color?

  • @kelseypope9626
    @kelseypope96262 жыл бұрын

    Where is your couch from?😅🤣 I love it and want it

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's from article! The beta sectional. It's super comfortable but I will tell you it has pilled a bit. I can remove the pills with a lint trimmer though. I think it's worth it because it's gorgeous 😂

  • @deannavergari1618
    @deannavergari16187 ай бұрын

    Do I have to build a base?

  • @diyatasia9697
    @diyatasia9697 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Can this still be achieved for renters? There's no way I can remove baseboards or drill into walls without losing my deposit and then some... something I can do directly on the bookcase without impacting the outer layers

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    Hi! The original project that I was inspired by was rental friendly :) She simply added the hardboard to the front of the bookshelves to make them look like one large piece.

  • @dianaceliz3096
    @dianaceliz3096 Жыл бұрын

    ☺👍👍👍🌺💚...

  • @rayhanahmed9578
    @rayhanahmed9578 Жыл бұрын

    You have to upload more and more video

  • @GiveMeCoffee
    @GiveMeCoffee Жыл бұрын

    Nice project. I would recommend a better mic or to keep always the same distance to the microphone when you record a voice-over, it made me really dizzy listening to it.

  • @cherylperkins7538
    @cherylperkins7538 Жыл бұрын

    BTW, sweetie you must wear a mask. Before I became a decorator I worked at Sherwin Williams. The fumes came be serious. Very serious

  • @mygrandparentschair9191

    @mygrandparentschair9191

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! I totally agree!

  • @pintsandpoetry
    @pintsandpoetry Жыл бұрын

    Good but too much of work

  • @iheartjared74
    @iheartjared74 Жыл бұрын

    Wtf why are your books backwards?