IKEA BILLY Bookcase's Latest Addition Will Instantly Upgrade Your Home Office

When it comes to designing your home office, optimizing storage is the most important step to creating a space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Despite their necessity, bulkier furniture like desks and shelves quickly turn a small home office into a claustrophobic space. Luckily, IKEA's recent release seems to tackle both of these pieces, transforming them into a singular, adjustable work system. The new BILLY bookcase with desk and drawer for $149 is the latest piece of IKEA furniture that reimagines how you interact with your space. Either purchase the BILLY desk ($50) and a BILLY drawer ($40) separately to attach to any existing BILLY bookcase or buy it as an entire set, complete with the bookshelf, desk, and a small drawer for storage.

The desk attachment's compact nature fits into even the smallest of workspaces while accommodating a fully functional and retractable desk setup. It slides directly into your BILLY bookcase, creating a workspace that transforms depending on your daily needs and keeps your work essentials neatly organized without overwhelming the space. It can be an ideal addition, whether in a tiny kitchenette or a multipurpose room, but it works exceptionally well to make the most out of your small home office, though it may not be suitable if you need lots of desk space. 

The drawer also fits into your BILLY and allows you to store books, office supplies, and organizational products, giving your home office a designer feel. Whether you're working from home or just need a bit of dedicated space for occasional projects, this addition maintains the minimalist feel of IKEA furniture while maximizing the potential of your home office.

One staple of IKEA furniture is its versatility, and the BILLY bookcase with desk and drawer is no exception. Whether your home office tends to lean a bit modern, traditional, or eclectic, this piece can be styled to fit seamlessly into your existing decor. It can also be paired with other BILLY bookcases to create a custom, built-in feel from your shelves. Mix and match shelf heights and sizes to suit the individual needs of your space, using smaller shelving units to allow space on your walls for art or a pegboard. Each BILLY shelf is completely adjustable, allowing you to create space for all of your office essentials and decor. There is no right way to decorate a bookshelf, so feel free to experiment with varying heights and dimensions to perfect the storage that is right for your space.

Currently the BILLY desk and drawer are only available in IKEA's traditional shade of white, while the bookcases come in varying wood tones ranging from oak, brown walnut, dark oak, and more. When styling the attachments with existing shelving, you might want to paint them to blend into the surrounding furniture — keep in mind there's a trick to painting IKEA furniture. Incorporating stylish office solutions, such as woven baskets, matching file organizers, or decorative bookends, can further enhance both function and aesthetics of your shelves. Regardless of your personal tastes, the new BILLY bookcase with desk and drawer offers endless decorative possibilities that maximize storage around your home office.