Not only are these IKEA’s bestseller, they also happened to be splattered all over the web and have entire Pinterest boards dedicated to their versatility and overall awesomeness. I’ve always loved built-in bookcases, but I’m not a fan of the large price tag that comes with having them custom-made. This is where IKEA comes to the rescue! You can get the Expedit in tons of shapes, sizes and colors. Since the 5×5 piece was too large for our purposes, we created our own 3×5 bookcase with three single row units for a nook in our living room. I used some existing items I had laying around and purchased a few extras (bins, storage boxes, fake plants…) to complete the functional and stylish space. And the great thing is that if I ever get bored of my current arrangement, it’s simple to switch things around for a completely different look.
Keeley - We just bought a set in black/brown yesterday! We’re using a design from ikeahackers.net to make them into a home bar! I didn’t know they were so popular. Yours look great in white!
Emily - That is so adorable!! Everything looks so good laid out in those shelves. We have a set of these shelves too and just love them!!
Audrey Allure - Those are lovely, and it’s great that you can customize it!
Donna - I love expedits! Between the SO and I, we must have like 5 different variations of it. I have the 4×4 in my craft room.. my shelves aren’t as organized though ;)
Bonnie - Everything is so beautiful. I love how everything looks so organized.
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Life with Kaishon - I love the look : )
Not the biggest ikea fan in the world, but totally in love with those book shelves. I am going to pin your shelves right this second Maddy licious! : ) Happy Sunday. Today is Kaishon’s birthday party. Say a prayer for him. He has been having a hard time with friends lately. Very stressful. Times 100. XO
Maddy {Mad Hearts Photography} - I hope he has a wonderful party and that everything goes smoothly – I’m sure it will :)
kat - I love how IKEA makes something simple yet so useful. Their shelves have been the bestsellers of all time (OF ALL TIME! – kanye joke hehehe)
Buckeroomama - That looks lovely! I really like how you used the bottles as accents. I wish I could say our bookshelves look as neat and clean. Ours have stickers stuck all over them!
Sarah - Dodeline Design - So jealous! I love those things. Unfortunately IKEA is a ways away from my current city and I’ve yet to get any. One day I will!! Yours look beautiful!
Leia - I soooo wish we had an ikea here, this looks amazing!
Cafe Fashionista - Ohmigosh I LOVE this look! When I get a place of my own, this is definitely how I plan on decorating! :)
Angelia Sims - Oh my gosh! Sooo cute and what a great idea. :-)
Rachel @ The Redhead Fashionista - I was actually just looking at these the other day! They seem like such great shelves!
I love how you decorated yours, Maddy. It’s so neat and tidy! I especially love the addition of the fake plants! Looks great! :)
The Guilty Hyena - Looks lovely and inviting, can’t wait to see more spaces you’ve created around your new home. Ikea is straight up Scandinavian institution gone global…and it does it so well!! I love the fact that it made design accessible to everyone.
Kristin - We put that bookcase on it side…added some wheels and use it as an entertainment center! LOVE what you did with yours!
Camila Faria - Oh, how I wish we had an IKEA over here. Love this bookcase!
Tiera - It looks great! I so wish we had an Ikea in HI!
Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant! - Very nice! I like the hodgepodge of storage and decoration. functional and beautiful. Winning!
Hannah - Oh man, Expedit shelves are amazing! We just got two of the second largest ones to put in our living room. I love them!
Pink Ronnie - That looks awesome Maddy! Love the styling.
Ronnie xo