Hack those Ikea cabinets and bookshelves for completely custom built-in shelving and storage options. The possibilities are endless!

Ikea Custom Built Ins

Use Ikea kitchen cabinets for make custom built-ins with open shelving above. Source: Thrifty Decor Chick

Use Ikea Billy bookcases and crown molding to make bookshelves blend in with existing trim. Source: The Makerista

I’m swooning over this modern office with GREEN built-ins. And that wallpaper! You all know how I feel about wallpaper 🙂 Source: Making Joy & Pretty Things

Create a custom hidden pantry that blends right in using Ikea Pax wardrobes. source: Jenna Sue Design

Extended Billy bookcases with an antique ladder. Source: The Lily Pad Cottage

Those black and brass sconces on a library built in are to die for. Source: Remington Avenue

These playroom built ins provide SO much storage and display space. And that reclaimed wood wall makes this piece look totally custom. Source: Bless’er House

This hanging bookcase built in hack is gorgeous. I especially love the space underneath for baskets! Source: Design Sixty Nine

Lacking closet space? No problem! Add built-in wardrobes on either side of the bed. Source: Jenna Sue Design




I’d love to know what to buy to make the green unit.
Any chance of getting a list?
Hi Cathy – you can follow the link to the blog “Making Joy and Pretty Things” – where she walks you through her building process.