A step-by-step tutorial for how to make professional looking DIY built-in shelves using IKEA bookcase sections for vertical storage.

A DIY Electric Fireplace surround with built-ins

We all love a good Ikea built-in hack, am I right?! I sure do and this Ikea Billy bookcase hack is my all-time favorite!

I built a custom bar for this weird corner wall that we have in our DR Horton home. This bar adds so much character to what was once a boring space!

Free tutorial showing how to turn Ikea Billy bookcases into built ins. An easy and cost-effective way to get a high-end, custom look!

I showed off these fabulous IKEA bookshelves my Dad recently built for us in this post HERE...If you missed it, this was just a blank wall in our living room. This post has the step

This took me a little while to write, since the salon go super busy with the Holiday season. So better late than never. When we bought this house last November I knew I wanted the office to have built ins. Our last house we didn’t do it and I regretted it. So Pinterest I went for inspiration. Our office is a 10x10, so its not too big but a good enough size for a decent sized built in, another thing is I didn’t want our built ins to have a desk at them, I felt like you would be looking…

Today I am celebrating. Celebrating what, you say? I’m so glad you asked.I’m celebrating myself.There are a few things that I’m truly good at in life. Like making a bold cup of iced coffee. And taking care of my goldendoodle’s grooming all by myself.But the thing I’m best at? Not finishing projects.

DIY IKEA Billy Bookcase Built-ins | Gena Shingle Jaffe

Built ins you can build yourself! Built-ins don't have to be intimidating. My step by step instructions will help you change your living room, bedroom, dining room, & family room into the entertainment center of your dreams! This is truly home improvement on a budget. Remodel your house in a way that fits your style. Please visit crystelmontenegrohome.com for more inspiration, Do It Yourself project ideas, and beginner friendly tutorials.