IKEA Just Released Its BILLY Bookcase in a Bold New Color

a bright blue bookcase with decor on it from IKEA — (Image credit: IKEA)

The BILLY Bookcase is undoubtedly an IKEA icon. First launched in the '70s, it has been a home decor staple for decades, keeping interiors organized with ease and looking stylish while doing so. But now, our old friend BILLY has a brand new, bright blue look.

IKEA's renowned BILLY Bookcase that's been everywhere from living rooms and home offices to school classrooms (my middle school homeroom had the BILLY Bookcase), is now, for a limited time, available in a bold and electrifying shade of blue. Nothing else about the bookcase has changed – it's just as spacious, just as easy to assemble, and just as well-priced as it's always been. The only difference is that now with this new color, BILLY commands attention, becoming a style statement in its own right.

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BILLY Bookcase - Blue

This new version of the BILLY Bookcase is finished in an attractively alluring shade of blue. It features four adjustable shelves and one stationary shelf, each with a weight capacity of 30lbs. While this bookcase has been designed to sit on the floor, it can be wall-mounted, too. It's perfect for storing books, decor, or other objects. Plus, it's incredibly easy to assemble.

Size: 79 1/2" H x 15 3/4" W x 11" D

In the past, the BILLY Bookcase used to be nothing more than a simple bookcase. Of course, it was a good one – reasonably priced, spacious, and long-lasting. But it was never a statement piece or a focal point – that is, until now.

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With the launch of this new, bright blue colorway, BILLY has a whole new personality. No longer just a spot for books or decorative objects, this bookcase is a vibrant furnishing that can act as a dopamine decor idea to enhance the aesthetic of your home. BILLY is now an eye-catching feature piece, and perhaps even a conversation-starting furnishing.

One of the reasons why the BILLY Bookcase has been loved for so long is because of its versatility. It can be used in nearly any room, for any purpose, and it can be paired with more to create a larger bookshelf. This new model is still the same in that way, but in this shade of blue, it can make any room feel so much more exciting.

Use BILLY to make your living room more colorful while simultaneously organizing the space, or add it to your bedroom to store books while bringing color to the scene. You can even use it as an entryway idea – to keep clutter at bay while stylizing the busy space. The BILLY Bookcase is bound to enliven the atmosphere of any room in which you place it, all thanks to this vibrant color.

Since this blue shade is a limited edition colorway for the BILLY Bookcase, it's certain to sell out fast. So, if you're interested in getting your hands on this top-rated, iconic bookcase in this exceptionally exciting color, you better not wait.

How To Style IKEA's BILLY Bookcase

IKEA's BILLY Bookcase presents a styling opportunity like none other. With each of its five shelves boasting a weight capacity of 30lbs, BILLY can hold anything from old magazines and current reads to flower vases, picture frames, and small trinkets. Below, find some bookshelf styling ideas from IKEA to complete the shelves of your blue BILLY Bookcase.

$Stilren Vase - Dark Gray-Beige 4 &frac34; "$

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Stilren Vase - Dark Gray-Beige

The best bookcases don't just hold books – they're thoughtfully styled with decor, trinkets, and other objects to make the scene look aesthetically pleasing and alive. Use this IKEA vase to hold a fresh bouquet of flowers. Between its subtle ribbed texture and the flowers it'll hold, this vase can definitely aid in stylizing your bookshelf.

$Fj&Auml;derharv Mini Chest With 2 Drawers - White 6 &frac14;x9 &frac34; "$

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FjÄderharv Mini Chest With 2 Drawers - White

While IKEA's BILLY Bookcase has several adjustable shelves for storage, it's always helpful to fill a bookcase with additional storage ideas to keep each shelf looking neat and organized. This mini chest is the perfect size for a bookcase shelf. It can hold anything from notecards and receipts to spare keys or cords.

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Ytberg Cabinet Lighting - White/dimmable

It's always a good idea to keep your bookcase well-lit, and this cabinet light from IKEA is just the light to do so. It can attach to the top of your bookcase with screws or adhesive tape. And since it's designed with an adjustable arm, you can angle the light exactly where you need it most. For convenience, this light can be dimmed wirelessly.

IKEA's BILLY Bookcase has been a sought-after style for years, and now that it's available in the limited edition blue colorway, it's even more desirable. This is the type of furnishing that'll become a staple in your home for years to come – no longer just for its storage capabilities, but for its alluring style, too.

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Devin Toolen is a New York-based Style Editor for Homes & Gardens. After achieving her Bachelor’s Degree at Villanova University, Devin moved to Paris, France, to obtain her Master’s Degree at Parsons School of Design. Upon returning to the United States, Devin began working in the media industry with Cosmopolitan Magazine, where she wrote trend-driven fashion stories and assisted on set for many photoshoots, and later Livingetc, where she wrote interior design stories and assisted with the magazine’s social media pages. She has an appreciation for every aspect of personal style – from the clothes we wear to the design of our homes. In her spare time, Devin enjoys embroidery and antique shopping in the city.