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Bookcases & shelving units

Whether you have a large collection of scarves or a sock drawer that is bursting at the seams, there is a clothing and accessory storage solution for you. SVIRA set of 7 compartments help you organize your scarves, belts, jewellery or whatever else you have stuffed into your wardrobe. This could finally mean the end of mismatch days! 

In it for the long haul

Here’s to natural classics that last a long time! Pickles, preserves, and of course IVAR – our durable, solid wood shelf unit from 1968 that’s become a modern design favourite. Flexible and adaptive, IVAR is easy to adjust, combine, paint (and re-paint) to make it your very own, season after season.

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An IVAR shelf unit in natural wood, filled with heavy glass jars and bottles that contain homemade preserves, jams and juices.
Close-up of an IVAR shelf unit in natural wood. On the shelf, a row of heavy glass jars that contain pickled tomatoes.
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BILLY the transformer

From flatpacks to flexible furniture, we’re at our proudest when we save you space and money. This BILLY shelving unit delivers big on both. By conjuring a desk out of thin air – you simply roll out the cleverly wheeled bookcase section, books and all, and the hidden drop leaf pops automatically in place – it’s a perfect 2-in-1 solution when a permanent or bigger desk isn’t ideal. How’s that for everyday magic?

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A bright corner with a ULRIKSBERG rattan armchair by a window and next to BILLY bookcases filled with desk accessories.
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A corner of a bright room with BILLY bookcases, with one section is pulled out to form a desk, filled with desk accessories.
A corner of a bright room with a BILLY bookcase pulled out to form a desk, with an ENSMÄRKE lamp and desk accessories on it.

Let your bookcase tell a story

What bookcase personality are you? All-the-classic-novels, colour-coordination-above-all, collectibles-and-decoration, or slightly more secretive with cabinets and fronts? However you want to be read, BILLY bookcases have all the flexibility, accessories and expressions to tailor your tale.

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Four ways to arrange the contents of the same white BILLY bookcase, including colour-coordinated books and glass-panel doors.
A black/dimmable TVÄRDRAG cabinet lighting
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Secure your furniture to the wall

Make sure you properly fasten all large and tall furniture with the included wall-attachment devices. This is to prevent it from tipping over. Find out more about possible risk factors in the home and how you can avoid accidents.

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Click and collect

Orders that you pick up yourself

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Planning and consultation

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Installation

A complete service for kitchen or bathroom

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Flexible shelving for any room of the house

Fit any need with a storage system that you can add on to and change as needed.

Garage shelving

Get heavy duty garage storage shelves and units with the industrial look of black work benches or wheeled utility carts topped with durable hardwood. Or keep tools and equipment in metal indoor/outdoor cabinets or on a metal wire rack shelf unit.

Closet shelving

Easily store smaller things like make-up and clothing accessories in storage trays that keep things organized and ready to slide out when you need them. Use a combination of drawers, cabinets and cube storage to neatly tuck away shoes, clothes and raincoats in the hall closet by the door or in your bedroom wardrobe.

Kitchen storage

Finding ingredients that you need is easier when they’re smartly stored on wire racks that allow you to see everything. For kitchen pantry storage, there are wire shelving units that combine for several purposes. For instance, you can store kitchen equipment and serving trays on storage racks positioned in between two racks of metal shelving holding your growing wine collection as well as bottles of sparkling water. Use the top racks to hang herbs for drying and, as with rustic wooden or industrial metal shelving units, you can place things on top for additional storage.

Office shelving

Whether at work or at your home office, it’s best to smartly maximize space with smart storage solutions that help you stay organized and keep your space looking clean. Perhaps go with a wooden combination storage solution that has the flexibility to either serve as a sideboard or be placed vertically. The inserts allow you to rearrange cabinets and drawers that keep paperwork and office supplies organized and out of sight, while the shelving units are ready to hold books, plants, or trophies. Also great for smaller spaces are wall mounted white shelving units with drawer inserts or white stained oak shelving units with metal legs that can hold books, magazines or smart storage bins that slide right in.

Bathroom shelving

Staggered wall mounted wooden storage combinations that run up the wall in different colors are great for keeping towels, toiletries and extra soap and shampoo within easy reach in the bathroom. For tight spaces, go with tall wire corner shelves that can hold everything you need to start your day and stay looking fresh.

Modular shelving units

Whether used freestanding, wall-mounted or as a room divider, IKEA smart shelving units are always just the beginning in adding practical convenience to any space. Try combining whichever storage shelf you choose with drawers, shelves, cabinets or slide-in boxes for simple storage that adapts to your needs.

Frequently asked questions about shelving units

How to build a shelving unit on a wall?

Whether at work or at your home office, it’s best to smartly maximize space with smart storage solutions that help you stay organized and keep your space looking clean. Perhaps go with a wooden combination storage solution that has the flexibility to either serve as a sideboard or be placed vertically. The inserts allow you to rearrange cabinets and drawers that keep paperwork and office supplies organized and out of sight, while the shelving units are ready to hold books, plants or awards. Also great for smaller spaces are wall mounted white shelving units with drawer inserts or white stained oak shelving units with metal legs that can hold books, magazines or smart storage bins that slide right in.

Many shelving units, especially taller ones, must be secured to the wall with its accompanying wall anchoring device. Be sure to use fasteners suitable for the wall material in a given room.

How to make custom shelving units

Units such as drawers, cabinets or slide-in storage boxes can be added and rearranged. Many shelving units can be used vertically or horizontally to fit a particular space or look you’re going for.

How to build storage shelves in a closet?

You can combine storage cabinets with wire shelving units, drawers and cube storage to keep raincoats, jackets, umbrellas, and sneakers within easy reach in hallway closets, or to keep your wardrobe and accessories organized in your bedroom closet.

How to use storage cubes?

Elegant wooden storage cubes in a variety of colors get anchored to the wall to smartly hold your records and books in the living room, cookbooks in the kitchen or plants, picture frames and music speakers in the bedroom or den.

How to style a bookcase?

Put your favorite books, movies and records on display with elegant up-or downlighting with IKEA vanity lights that catch the gleam of decorative figurines or awards while casting a light on small potted plants. Adhesive LED strip lighting can be placed at the bottom or top of shelving units.