2. Make your library of dreams Turning BILLY bookcases into a built in-looking library along an entire wall is one of the most popular ways to hack this particular piece of IKEA furniture.

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This living room corner got a major makeover with “built-in” IKEA BILLY bookcases. Credit: Kelsey Mansingh Credit: Kelsey Mansingh ...

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Kelsey and her husband, Ryan, stationed seven IKEA BILLY bookcases (both the 31 1/2-inch version and the 15 3/4-inch version, plus extenders) around a corner to create their cozy setup. “We just ...