IKEA's iconic Billy bookcase just got a makeover, so here's how to style it
in your home

Date:
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
Over 140 million Billy bookcases have been sold worldwide, but this new blue version is a limited edition.

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finishes are timeless, but now it's got a new look for 2026 with a limited-edition blue version.

A bold piece of furniture like this needs the right styling, and as TechRadar's Homes Editor, I like making it pop by teaming it with black and white for a striking effect. This compelling cobalt bookcase would look particularly good in a home office, with an IKEA Kallax desk in black/brown, and white accessories. If one pop of blue isn't enough (if you have a particularly large room, for example) you could add a splash more with a matching Krylbo swivel chair , or a few small accessories to tie it all together, like the royal blue Vappeby Bluetooth speaker (which TR's audio editor loves) and the minimalist Ps 1995 clock . You may like Ikea home
office trends for 2026: calming greens and natural cork 9 top picks from IKEA's ultra-playful new home range IKEA exec shares the secrets behind the brand's new-and-improved donut lamp The limited-edition blue Billy bookcase won't be around forever, and it's bound to be popular, so grab one while you can! Built around Billy IKEA Billy Bookcase - Blue $59 shop now IKEA Kuggis Magazine File - White $19.99 shop now IKEA Nymne Work Lamp - Anthracite
$79.99 shop now IKEA Krylbo Swivel Chair - Tonerud Blue $129.99 shop now IKEA Kallax Desk - Black Brown $79.99 shop now IKEA Fjderharv Mini Chest With 2 Drawers - White $12.99 shop now IKEA Vappeby Portable Bluetooth Speaker -
Blue $15.99 shop now IKEA Drna Box - White $3.99 shop now IKEA Lnespelare Laptop Support - Blue $5.99 shop now IKEA Drnjns Letter Tray - White $14.99 shop now IKEA Ikea Ps 1995 Clock - Blue $49.99 shop now IKEA Svenss Memo
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