https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:32:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321491 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:02:27 +0000 Beebug 321491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 1x4 Expedit and it has held up great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321483 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:48:13 +0000 Mrs. Pen 321483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: great idea!! I bet that will be cute. I had DH make me a 6x2 storage cube for the baby room but he never finished it lol!!</p> <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: good to know!! I'm thinking of setting up a little workspace in my bedroom for all my DIY and crafting. I didn't realize how much fabric/paper/crap I had until I moved! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321479 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:43:49 +0000 ladyfingers 321479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the 4x4 expedit, it's very sturdy and do far gas withstood a move. We have had it for about 2 years. We're getting 2 4x2 expedits for the nursery also. Highly recommend! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321473 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:36:32 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 321473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: My DH has that one you posted in his office! No complaints. It's solid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321368 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:47:21 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 321368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this one: </p> [attach=1198/12/mbai2x.250x250.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321365 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:46:19 +0000 MsMini 321365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this one:<br /> <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/80071319/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/80071319/</a></p> <p>and this one:<br /> <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50103086/#/10103088" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/50103086/#/10103088</a></p> <p>We actually have them set up on either side of our lower level family room to act as a room divider of sorts (this picture is from when we first moved in, the room is much more "decorated" with more exercise equipment now). </p> [attach=1297/12/mbai18.302x200.9034_279675855564_876670564_9142794_1709249_n.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321362 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:35:05 +0000 Mrs. Pen 321362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonLong: what a beautiful room! I love it.</p> <p>@MrsBrewer: yeah I haven't had such luck. Mine have only lasted a year. I would </p> <p>@MsMini: @Leialou: which expedit do you have? I love the look of this one: </p> [attach=1597/12/mbahii.500x500.expedit-desk__0134113_PE289989_S4.JPG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321360 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:31:48 +0000 littlebug 321360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had a lot of Ikea furniture over the years and it has always held up well. In fact, when I moved in with Hubs and had to get rid of my Ikea bed, we had to take an axe to it because we couldn't get it out of the apartment otherwise - it was practically indestructible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321311 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:06:31 +0000 LemonLong 321311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have tons of Ikea stuff and all of it has lasted through at least 3 moves! I think the Hemnes stuff is a bit higher quality and heavier.</p> <p>We just put the Billy Bookcases into our living room. They do have the cheap cardboard backing, but we used spray adhesive to glue fabric on to make them look fancier. </p> [attach=2482/12/mbadev.600x448.bookshelves.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321303 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:03:50 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 321303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Expedit bookcase and it has been holding up well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321291 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:47:30 +0000 Alivoo01 321291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought 3 different book cases from Ikea when we first moved into our home. It's been over 4 years and they're still holding up well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321281 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:34:40 +0000 oahujeni 321281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 3 Ikea Expedit bookshelves (one big and two smaller ones.) They are all very sturdy and the big one holds a ton of books. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321279 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:31:11 +0000 MrsBrewer 321279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a $20 one from Walmart, and I actaully love it! It's been through 3 moves already and still going strong! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321274 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:24:56 +0000 tororojo 321274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had an Ikea one awhile back, the quality was fine for me (it was the kind where you nail the cardboard-type backing on the back--don't know if they have fancier options). I think I got rid of it because I didn't want to move it (it was tall!), but I sure do have a lot of books stacked on the floor now. I currently have a small Walmart one that has lasted for years...I bet you would be fine with a good ole Swedish bookshelf. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321253 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:15:37 +0000 MsMini 321253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have had Expedit bookcases (the huge one and a smaller one) for about 7 years, and they have lasted through 5 moves now. I am really happy with them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321248 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:14:17 +0000 Mrs. Pen 321248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: aww bummer! I'll be in NYC this weekend ;) hahaha. that would be funny bringing a bookcase back home lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321245 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:12:36 +0000 mrsjazz 321245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Too bad you're not in NYC! We are moving and want to unload our Ikea Billie bookcases for cheap and they are still in good condition. We've had them for 5 years, we just want to combine our bookshelves with the TV unit and get the Expedit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ikea-bookshelf#post-321241 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:08:59 +0000 Mrs. Pen 321241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an affinity for books.. and have tons in boxes. I need to get a bookshelf but don't have much $$ to spend. I remember the last time I bought bookshelves from walmart/target they lasted less than a year before they broke. </p> <p>I know Mrs Bee has the hemnes in Olive's room. Does it hold up well? Has anyone had one longterm?</p> <p>Do you have another cheap option? </p>