{"id":50753,"date":"2022-04-16T10:34:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:34:43","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:34:43","slug":"why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is the White BILLY bookcase cheap?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-665c0d9a5c095\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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BILLY bookcase cheap?\">Why is the White BILLY bookcase cheap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#What_IKEA_doors_fit_on_BILLY_bookcase\" title=\"What IKEA doors fit on BILLY bookcase?\">What IKEA doors fit on BILLY bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_many_books_does_Ikea_Billy_hold\" title=\"How many books does Ikea Billy hold?\">How many books does Ikea Billy hold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_do_you_make_a_Billy_bookcase_look_expensive\" title=\"How do you make a Billy bookcase look expensive?\">How do you make a Billy bookcase look expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Did_IKEA_change_Billy_bookcases\" title=\"Did IKEA change Billy bookcases?\">Did IKEA change Billy bookcases?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Is_hemnes_better_than_BILLY\" title=\"Is hemnes better than BILLY?\">Is hemnes better than BILLY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#What_doors_are_compatible_with_BILLY_bookcase\" title=\"What doors are compatible with BILLY bookcase?\">What doors are compatible with BILLY bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Can_you_put_Pax_doors_on_BILLY_bookcase\" title=\"Can you put Pax doors on BILLY bookcase?\">Can you put Pax doors on BILLY bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_do_I_add_doors_to_my_Ikea_Billy_bookcases\" title=\"How do I add doors to my Ikea Billy bookcases?\">How do I add doors to my Ikea Billy bookcases?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_much_can_a_Billy_bookcase_hold\" title=\"How much can a Billy bookcase hold?\">How much can a Billy bookcase hold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_many_books_can_the_average_bookcase_hold\" title=\"How many books can the average bookcase hold?\">How many books can the average bookcase hold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Do_Billy_bookcases_hold_up\" title=\"Do Billy bookcases hold up?\">Do Billy bookcases hold up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_big_is_the_Billy_bookcase_box\" title=\"How big is the Billy bookcase box?\">How big is the Billy bookcase box?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#When_did_Billy_bookcase_change\" title=\"When did Billy bookcase change?\">When did Billy bookcase change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Has_Billy_bookcase_changed_size\" title=\"Has Billy bookcase changed size?\">Has Billy bookcase changed size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Why_are_white_Billy_bookcases_cheaper\" title=\"Why are white Billy bookcases cheaper?\">Why are white Billy bookcases cheaper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Why_are_Billy_bookcases_so_popular\" title=\"Why are Billy bookcases so popular?\">Why are Billy bookcases so popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_do_I_make_my_Ikea_Billy_look_expensive\" title=\"How do I make my Ikea Billy look expensive?\">How do I make my Ikea Billy look expensive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_long_do_Billy_bookcases_last\" title=\"How long do Billy bookcases last?\">How long do Billy bookcases last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#What_doors_go_on_BILLY_bookcase\" title=\"What doors go on BILLY bookcase?\">What doors go on BILLY bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Can_you_put_glass_doors_on_BILLY_bookcase\" title=\"Can you put glass doors on BILLY bookcase?\">Can you put glass doors on BILLY bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Can_you_put_a_Pax_door_on_a_BILLY_bookcase\" title=\"Can you put a Pax door on a BILLY bookcase?\">Can you put a Pax door on a BILLY bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Can_you_put_doors_on_BILLY_corner_bookcase\" title=\"Can you put doors on BILLY corner bookcase?\">Can you put doors on BILLY corner bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#Can_I_add_doors_to_Ikea_Billy_bookcase\" title=\"Can I add doors to Ikea Billy bookcase?\">Can I add doors to Ikea Billy bookcase?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/why-is-the-white-billy-bookcase-cheap\/#How_many_shelves_can_the_Billy_bookcase_hold\" title=\"How many shelves can the Billy bookcase hold?\">How many shelves can the Billy bookcase hold?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_the_White_BILLY_bookcase_cheap\"><\/span>Why is the White BILLY bookcase cheap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The third reason that Ikea products like the Billy bookcase are so inexpensive is that <b>they are made of cheap materials compared to handmade furniture. Instead of being made of strong wood, the Billy bookcase is made of particle board, a cheap alternative to pure wood made from wood chips and resin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_IKEA_doors_fit_on_BILLY_bookcase\"><\/span>What IKEA doors fit on BILLY bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knobs included. <b>1 door will fit BILLY bookcase 15 and 2 doors will fit BILLY bookcase 31<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_books_does_Ikea_Billy_hold\"><\/span>How many books does Ikea Billy hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ubiquitous IKEA Billy bookcase, for example, runs almost 30 wide and has 6 shelves. Which means it offers just under 180 of shelf. If you need 600 inches of shelf, youll need <b>3.33 bookshelves (600 divided by 180).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_a_Billy_bookcase_look_expensive\"><\/span>How do you make a Billy bookcase look expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ikea Changes Design Of Popular Bookcase According to The Economist magazine, <b>Ikea is changing the design of its popular Billy Bookcases to make the shelves deeper.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_IKEA_change_Billy_bookcases\"><\/span>Did IKEA change Billy bookcases?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But <b>what really sets HEMNES apart is the quality of materials. Where BILLY is particleboard, HEMNES is solid pine, which IKEA says is sustainably sourced. The feel of BILLYs surfaces is pure plastic, but HEMNES has the satisfying texture of wood grain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hemnes_better_than_BILLY\"><\/span>Is hemnes better than BILLY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ByBrittney On the bookcases and wall are Valspars <b>Dove White paint, as is the wall color, Camouflage by Benjamin Moore.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_doors_are_compatible_with_BILLY_bookcase\"><\/span>What doors are compatible with BILLY bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An Ikea Billy bookcase can be used with or without <b>wooden or glass fronted doors, thanks to the pre-drilled holes for the adjustable shelving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_Pax_doors_on_BILLY_bookcase\"><\/span>Can you put Pax doors on BILLY bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can mix PAX and BILLY and you can mix also 2 different Billy doors (glass and wood).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_doors_to_my_Ikea_Billy_bookcases\"><\/span>How do I add doors to my Ikea Billy bookcases?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you mean the new style of corner units, joined by BILLY corner hardware, (pictured below), <b>youll need to add a spacer on both sides of the corner unit as discovered by MechaWrecka in this forum. This clearance will allow the doors to be opened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_can_a_Billy_bookcase_hold\"><\/span>How much can a Billy bookcase hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Weight Can Billy Bookcases Hold? Historically, Ikea Billy Bookcase shelves are designed to hold approximately <b>30 kilograms or about 66 pounds. This is a lot of weight and usually much more than you will want to place on a Billy Bookcase shelf.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_books_can_the_average_bookcase_hold\"><\/span>How many books can the average bookcase hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A collection of 30 books or under allows for a few volumes to be scattered here and there, but once you move beyond 31 it becomes necessary to consider investing in an actual bookshelf  and a careful analysis of furniture catalogs shows that most bookshelves have space for more than <b>31 to 50 books.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Billy_bookcases_hold_up\"><\/span>Do Billy bookcases hold up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it may look pretty, many people are concerned about the stability of the Billy bookshelf. <b>Billy bookcases are sturdy, but they shouldnt be used in commercial or retail settings. They were not designed for long-term, heavy-duty use, so they may last long in a home setting but not in public.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_the_Billy_bookcase_box\"><\/span>How big is the Billy bookcase box?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The BILLY bookcase interior shelf size is exactly <b>10xbcw x 29l (14xbcl for the smaller unit). Id recommend not getting a basket that fits perfectly. Go slightly smaller for more visual breathing room to keep your shelf looking less cluttered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_Billy_bookcase_change\"><\/span>When did Billy bookcase change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <b>2011 to 2014 Billy was available as a 40 cm deep variant alongside the standard 28 cm deep versions. In 2014, reinforced shelves and rounded edges were introduced.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Has_Billy_bookcase_changed_size\"><\/span>Has Billy bookcase changed size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IKEA Billy bookcase can be further customized with glass doors, a height extension unit, and a range of plastic-coated or veneered surface finishes. <b>IKEA Billy Bookcases come in height variations from tall at 93.25 (237 cm) to short at 41.75 (106 cm)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_white_Billy_bookcases_cheaper\"><\/span>Why are white Billy bookcases cheaper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The third reason that Ikea products like the Billy bookcase are so inexpensive is that <b>they are made of cheap materials compared to handmade furniture. Instead of being made of strong wood, the Billy bookcase is made of particle board, a cheap alternative to pure wood made from wood chips and resin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Billy_bookcases_so_popular\"><\/span>Why are Billy bookcases so popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On their website, the Ikea company claims that there is one Billy bookshelf sold every five seconds. The bookcases popularity is <b>due to how inexpensive they are, how long they have been around, and how easy they are to customize<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_Ikea_Billy_look_expensive\"><\/span>How do I make my Ikea Billy look expensive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Billy bookcases can last <b>as long as 20 years. However, you can only expect a long life out of them if you treat them gently and do not let them get wet. The easier the life of your Billy bookcase, the longer you can expect it to last.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Billy_bookcases_last\"><\/span>How long do Billy bookcases last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I very much like the fact that the product specification says that each shelf can hold 30kg in weight. Thats <b>66.14 lb for those that dont do metric! So far they seem to be coping very well with the art books.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_doors_go_on_BILLY_bookcase\"><\/span>What doors go on BILLY bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knobs included. <b>1 door will fit BILLY bookcase 15 and 2 doors will fit BILLY bookcase 31. Can be used on the corner unit only if the shelf next to it has no doors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_glass_doors_on_BILLY_bookcase\"><\/span>Can you put glass doors on BILLY bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Installing doors is always a challenge of balance and patience. <b>The Billy Bookcase glass doors are no exception, but if you have the time, as well as a few friends to help, then you should be able to finish this project easily. Its no wonder that the Billy Bookcase is a staple piece of IKEA furniture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_a_Pax_door_on_a_BILLY_bookcase\"><\/span>Can you put a Pax door on a BILLY bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can mix PAX and BILLY and you can mix also 2 different Billy doors (glass and wood).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_doors_on_BILLY_corner_bookcase\"><\/span>Can you put doors on BILLY corner bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Knobs included. <b>1 door will fit BILLY bookcase 15 and 2 doors will fit BILLY bookcase 31<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_doors_to_Ikea_Billy_bookcase\"><\/span>Can I add doors to Ikea Billy bookcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An Ikea Billy bookcase can be used with or without wooden or glass fronted doors, thanks to the pre-drilled holes for the adjustable shelving.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_shelves_can_the_Billy_bookcase_hold\"><\/span>How many shelves can the Billy bookcase hold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ubiquitous IKEA Billy bookcase, for example, runs almost 30 wide and has <b>6 shelves. That means it offers just under 180 of shelf. If you need 600 inches of shelf, youll need 3.33 bookshelves (600 divided by 180).<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is the White BILLY bookcase cheap? The third reason that Ikea products like the Billy bookcase are so inexpensive is that they are made of cheap materials compared to handmade furniture. 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