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

Simple and iconic, IKEA's Billy bookcase has been around since the 1970s, and over 140 million have bene sold worldwide. The classic wood and white 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.

The limited-edition blue Billy bookcase won't be around forever, and it's bound to be popular, so grab one while you can!

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