Ikea hack using 5x1.06m "Billy" bookcases and 5x2.37m billy bookcases (upside down) - total 4m wide x 3.45 high. This was my original design prior to purchasing stock. Some changes from the drawing were
1. There was no gap between the two bookcases - I sat the top of the tall bookcase directly onto the top of the small bookcase, which left no space for the decorative piece.
2. I didn't build the base which is shown here. The bottom of the smaller bookcase was sufficiently high enough without needing to lift it further - you may decide to build a base to sit it on if your floor was uneven.
3. The rod at the top was for a library ladder - we haven't installed one yet, as we haven't found one we liked - and we have carpet in the room which makes a library ladder problematic.
4. The decorative piece along the top was procured separately via my local timber place.
Lastly, make sure the bookshelf is securely fastened to the wall!
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