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 Nov. 7th, 2023
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. - Storage Basket with Lid | $15
11.75″w x 7.75″d x 4″h
A lidded option to keep storage even more concealed. - 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. - Kenya Kiondo Storage Plant Basket | $34
7″w x 7″h
If you want more colorful options, check out Etsy for handmade options. It can definitely take more digging to find the right size, but you’ll end up with a unique piece. - 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. - Small Twisted Open Checkered Weave Milk Crate Natural | $20
10.88″w x 9.5″d x 8″h
The open weave and chunky handles add a good amount of visual weight to balance other decor objects on your shelves. - 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. - Square Braided Rafia Basket | $10
8″w x 10″d x 8″h
A slightly smaller basket to mix in and in black! Petit boxes are great for organizing cords in plain sight. This also comes in ‘natural’. - Woven Banana Bark Crate | $15
11.61″w x 10.03″d x 8.07″h
A darker woven option. - Velvet Basket Gold with Gold Metal Handles | $10
11″w x 10″d x 8″h
Velvet?? I haven’t seen an affordable, velvet basket before and Target is offering it in this gorgeous, pale sable and ivory. - 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. - Tapered Woven Basket with Liner | $16
12″w x 9″d x 4.75″h
A lined option is always great for delicate items. This one is on the shorter side if your shelves are close together. There is also an 11″w x 11″d x 8″h option as well. - Felt Basket Ivory with Red Velvet Ribbon | $10
11″w x 10″d x 8″h
Not quite like the others, but I’m updating this around the holidays, so why not add a festive option!
Sandra Kushnir says
Where did you get this book shelf?
Cat says
It’s the BILLY bookcase from IKEA!
Judy says
Love the door handles. May I ask where you purchased those from?
Cat says
I got them from IKEA!
Ryan says
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/
Cat says
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