Here's an idea for converting that standard IKEA Billy bookcase into something more personal using printed/enlarged digital photos, as shown over at Votre Billy, a French site dedicated to customizing the ubiquitous shelving solution...
In reality, you could print out practically anything, whether photos or patterns (though we recommend you only use images/graphics of Creative Commons or free to use nature), to embellish shelving. We specifically like the idea of using different images for each section of a bookcase, perhaps using photos specifically shot with the intent of a bookcase layout. Or how about a cascading palette of hues of one colour like a paint or Pantone swatch book? Just be sure your inkjet printer has enough to manage!
Check out more IKEA Billy book shelf customizing projects over at Votre Billy.
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Comments (3)
great! so where would anyone recommend [in Chicago] to get prints this size for a decent price? Thanks :)
That's cool...but then I wouldn't want to USE the shelves--coz they'd look too pretty to cover! ;-)
Jannarama me too! i wouldnt want to put anything on the shelves!
BUT for messy people.. maybe they could arrange their shelf in the ideal way.. take a picture of it.. print it and use that... then they can reference where things are MEANT to live!