Most of us have some IKEA furniture in our home, loved for its low price point and simple, versatile design. And the BILLY ...

white floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in a home office - Aspects and Angles/Shutterstock Whether or not you're a voracious reader, investing in floor-to-ceiling bookshelves is a great idea, especially if ...

When it comes to designing your home office, optimizing storage is the most important step to creating a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Despite their necessity, bulkier ...

No matter where you live or what your budget is, you've probably owned a Billy Bookcase before. As one of IKEA's most iconic pieces of furniture, this budget-friendly and versatile shelf is easily ...

In this hack, DIYer Dalia Aly couldn’t find a media console long enough to fit what she was looking for, so instead she created her own by flipping two 79 1/2-inch BILLY bookcases on their sides and ...

The IKEA BILLY bookcase is a staple among the Swedish brand's repertoire of cult classics, standing proud as one of their most popular and sought-after products. Well, we've got good news because IKEA ...

Return for a moment to the Ikea monkey, and what some wags rued was a missed chance for a great marketing tie-in by the Swedish furniture giant: “Even Darwin can assemble our Billy bookcase!” A staple ...

CHANCES are you’ve owned one of these Ikea products. There are 60 million of them out there. And they’ve helped change our economy. Tim Harford tells the extraordinary story of Ikea’s Billy bookcase ...

Creating character and improving function in an existing home is no easy feat — and it can definitely be hard on a budget. So ...

It was dreamed up in 1978 by an Ikea designer called Gillis Lundgren who sketched it on the back of a napkin, worried that he would forget it. Now there are 60-odd million in the world, nearly one for ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Home. Followed categories will be added to My News. Tim Harford tells the extraordinary story of Ikea’s Billy bookcase in this extract from his new book Fifty ...