Between Marie Kondo, The Home Edit, and looking at our homes more during quarantine, I’m willing to bet you’re in just as much an organizing spree as me. One place that particularly needed some aesthetic organization help was my office. AKA the studio. A few BILLY bookcases later, my “until further notice, permanent” office was coming together. It just needed some cute storage.
Updated Sept. 8th, 2024
Finding nice looking storage options that fit the depth of the BILLY bookcase was shockingly difficult to find. The BILLY bookcase interior shelf size is exactly 10¼”w x 29¾”l (14¼”l for the smaller unit). I’d recommend not getting a basket that fits perfectly. Go slightly smaller for more visual breathing room to keep your shelf looking less cluttered. I also disregarded height in these options since you can adjust the BILLY shelves to whatever you want.
- Hand-Woven Palm Leaf Basket | $13
S: 13¼” w x 9½”d x 5″ h
This is one of my favorites!! The weave and color are slightly different than most woven baskets, so it helps add variation to your shelf. - Black Wire Grid Storage Bin | $10-18
S: 7″ sq. x 6″ h
M: 9″ sq. x 6″ h
L: 13″ x 9″ x 6″ h
Remember when wire baskets were de facto? This version feels updated with the thicker (and much safer!) edge and handle cutout. - Water Hyacinth Storage Bin | $8-10
XS: 10¾”w x 7½”d x 4″ h
S: 13¼”w x 9″d x 6″ h
Another personal favorite, though I’ve seen almost the exact same design at Home Goods. - Customizable Felt Storage Basket | $39+
S: 9.8″w x 6.7″d x 6.3″h
M: 13.7″w x 9.8″d x 9″h
Custom sizes available
OACHY uses Eco Felt for a durable, lightweight, wear-resistant basket that comes in the most beautiful colors. - Woven Water Hyacinth Milk Crate | $15
11″w x 10″d x 8″h
I use the large ones in my son’s closet and love how they’ve held up. The woven handle details makes it a little extra special. - Braided Water Hyacinth Basket with Faux Leather Handles | $15
11″w x 10″d x 8″h
I almost can’t believe these are the same price as all the other Target baskets at this size. The faux leather handles and double contrast bands have made this one my personal favorite and I’ll be stocking up on these for more bookcases around the house. - Yamazaki Dual Handle Storage Basket | $35
S: 15.7″w x 5.7″d x 6.1″h
L: 14″w x 8.7″d x 6.1″h
The Instagram pantry classic. The OG design that spun off many look-alikes. The original sizes are perfect for a BILLY bookcase. - Braided Seagrass Crate | $15
11.25″w x 10″d x 8″h
This is from the same Brightroom collection as #4, so the sizes are perfect to mix and match. There’s just enough variance between the two for different aesthetics. - Wire Natural Wood Handles Milk Crate | $15
12.75″w x 10″d x 8″h
Love the mix of materials in this classic milk crate. Also comes in white. - Woven Bamboo Basket | $10
12.6″w x 10″d x 8″h
A more casual look. You can easily trim off the handles if you need a shorter option. - Woven Banana Bark Crate | $15
11.61″w x 10.03″d x 8.07″h - Wire Storage Basket Black | $9-18
S: 6.25″w x 6.25″d x 5″h
M: 12.2″w x 8.85″d x 8.4″h
This is a crowd favorite- 4.9 stars with over 2,000 reviews! It’s clean, classic, and well made. Note: The large size will not fit a BILLY. - Felt Bin with Lid | $10
8.25″w x 6.25″d x 4.12″h
A beautiful lidded option that also comes in charcoal. - Small Natural Woven Basket | $6
8″w x 6″d x 4″h
A smaller option that also comes in a paler shade. - Faux Pebbled Leather | $15-20
S: 8″w x 6″d x 2.5″h
L: 11″w x 7″d x 3.5″h - Woven Paper Rope Basket | $10
10″w x 11″d x 8″h - 2 Drawer Decorative Fabric Box | $24
10″w x 13″d x 6″h
Target released a line of these labeled fabric boxes, but the drawer version is the only one that fits in the BILLY with the label facing outwards. The line also comes in a pale gray. - Braided Paper Rope Basket | $10
10″w x 11″d x 8″h
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Where did you get this book shelf?
It’s the BILLY bookcase from IKEA!
Love the door handles. May I ask where you purchased those from?
I got them from IKEA!
CAT, do you know which doorhandles they are at IKEA? Is it Hackás? (see link below). I couldn’t find anything on their site like that that said it was compatible with Billy, but I LOVE these handles and your set up. Brava.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hackas-handle-anthracite-50342478/
Hey Ryan! Thanks so much. You nailed it, I used the HACKAS handles. I did have to drill a secondary hole in the doors. I used a cabinet hardware jig to help line them up https://amzn.to/3D6OWKg
Thank you SOOOOOO much for compiling this amazing list of baskets for the BILLY bookcase. After spending waaaaay too much time trying to research individual basket dimensions, I finally googled: “baskets that fit BILLY bookcase”. Shazam!! Exactly what I needed! Thanks so much for taking the time to make such a helpful resource. Almost all the baskets are still available (two years since your post); the only one that seems to have retired is #8 (the Small Twisted Open Checkered Weave Milk Crate).
That’s exactly why I made this post! I spent so much time checking dimensions it was ridiculous. Glad this was helpful and thank you for the links update!