Hello everyone, I have a question that has been on my mind for a while: Why don’t some Billy bookcases from IKEA fit properly into corners? Specifically, I mean why is it that a Billy bookcase, despite its standard dimensions and seemingly simple design, cannot be positioned perfectly to fit into a room corner? Are there particular design limitations, or is it an issue related to room measurements or cutting? I find this interesting because many say Billy bookcases are flexible, but somehow they don’t seem to work well in corners. Does anyone have experience with this or can explain it in detail?
NOAHSAU schrieb:
If you need a corner shelf, just buy one that is designed as a corner shelf – simple as that.That’s true, but many people use Billy shelves as flexible standard shelving. My question is more about the design: Why isn’t there a way to position the shelves better in corners, for example with adjustable backs or special corner elements? They are built so simply that it should be possible.
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Genevieve1 Jul 2022 13:05Ivanjon schrieb:
Why is there no option to better position shelves in corners, for example with adjustable back panels or special corner units?That’s a really interesting question. I believe it comes down to production and inventory costs. IKEA designs products in a very standardized way to sell them worldwide in huge quantities. Special back panels with adjustable shapes or modular corner units would make the inventory catalog more complex and expensive to manage. Therefore, this is a deliberate product strategy rather than a technical limitation.
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reoleon471 Jul 2022 16:05A small modification helped me: I cut down the back panel slightly and added a corner connector piece from a third-party supplier. Now the shelf fits perfectly into the corner! It’s worth being a bit creative 🙂
Exactly!
nedagla schrieb:
So: don’t get discouraged! 😉
Exactly!
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