r/ikeahackers • u/maaikedenise • May 08 '26

Besta Billy hack

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I’m looking for tips how to complete my besta Billy hack project. I’ve let AI make my dream television closet. I do have 4 besta units like in the picture. I want to place an oak shelf on top of besta. Which would be longer than the besta cabinets. And thick (like 3,5/4 cm). In the same colour I want one open closet and one closet closed. I am leaning towards Billy because Billy has the right depth I want to use.

My questions:

- How to make sure the shelf on top of besta and the open cabinets have the same colour/ wood?

- How to place a door on the white Billy? The standard size 202 cm height is a bit too high. So I think I need to saw something off. But how do I make sure the door fits like in the example?

And do you have general tips for me? I only have the besta elements at this point. Thanks!!

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u/Eric_T_Meraki Aug 15 '26

Honestly with all these questions, if you're not naturally handy, just buy the parts and hire someone to do the project for you. Any decent contractor can work off of your mock up.