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Friday Eye Candy: Expedit Love

October 28, 2011 by Courtney 22 Comments

It’s no secret I love the Expedit. If you are not familiar with it, it’s the fabulously inexpensive bookshelf from Ikea. It comes in different sizes, but it never ceases to amaze me. I have used it in my home here and here and have been so inspired by all the different ways there are to style it. I wanted to leave you for the week with some pretty sweet Expedit inspiration. Elsa from Casa Greer Emily A. Clark Pinned Image via pinterest from anna-white.com Pinned Image via I heart organizing I am bananas over the use of Expedits here. Thanks to Marissa over at Roost I was introduced to The Smith Nest and this creative twist. Literally. They turned one to the other side and created a chalkboard on the end of the Expedit. Don’t think I haven’t looked at all of mine to see if I can do the same. Brilliant. Up close styling by The Smith Nest I think what I love most about these bookcases, is that you can store a ridiculous amount of “stuff” and it still looks good. I have two of them in our bonus room for toys and they have been a life saver. Anyone else share my obsession? …………………………… have a fantastic weekend. enjoy the little things.  

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  1. modern jane says

    October 28, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Love these! Especially the one with the chaldboard. New to me!

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  2. Gail @ Sophisticated Steps says

    October 28, 2011 at 11:08 am

    You are my peek into the creative design world when I have no time. Okay…it's all the time. I love your Friday series!
    I've eyeballed that Expedit series for a long time. Always wondered where and how I could use one. I definitely need a different storage/organizing solution in my sewing studio. These pics are a great start for me…if I can ever get the time to do something about it!

    Thanks for the inspiration this morning! I needed it! Have a great wknd!

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  3. Rene says

    October 28, 2011 at 11:39 am

    Brilliant! Love those last two. I heart Organizing is pretty special too. Have a great weekend Courtney!

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  4. pam {simple details} says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    I was at Ikea yesterday debating on one and you've convinced me! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  5. City Girl Chicago says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    annnnddd… repinned. Seriously adore the use of wrap-around shelving!

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  6. Laura@happyroost says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    I love the image from anna-white where they were used in a kid's room. That looks so cute!! What a fun way to teach your kids to be organized and put things away at an early age! 🙂

    Laura

    http://www.happyroost.com

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  7. 17 Perth says

    October 28, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Yes–i am obsessed too! I love all of them, but especially like the anna-white.com photo. Perfect for toys!

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  8. natasha {schue love} says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    This is definitely next on my list to purchase from Ikea! Love all the different uses here!

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  9. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    October 28, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Yep, we have one too but that is genius to turn one into a chalkboard! Hope you have a great weekend friend!

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  10. Simply LKJ says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    I love ours, mine and the girls! LOL Love the chalkboard idea!!

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  11. thedistractedblogger says

    October 28, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    I have been thinking recently of getting one and put wheels on it, the only place to put it is in front of some DVD cabinets. I really need the extra, flexible storage and get rid of the plastic drawer sets and cardboard boxes. Studio apartments! Blah.

    Haley @thedistractedblogger

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  12. Michaela says

    October 28, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Of course I love these! Just found some awesome fancy ones from the seattle design center that I sourced for one of my drafting school projects!

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  13. Marissa Waddell says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    LOVE Expedits. I suggest them for clients even if they have huge budgets, they're awesome!

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  14. Allison says

    October 28, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    We just got one…or I should say that my husband just got one for his home office. I want one, too! Love these. Happy weekend to you, Courtney!

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  15. nicole says

    October 28, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    i love our expedits – they are so awesome!

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  16. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

    October 28, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    We have one of the narrow ones, but it was dark brown and one day I decided to paint it white, now I like it a lot more 😉

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  17. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    October 28, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    The chalkboard idea is so amazing! That really is using the ol' noggin! I always need a place for notes and stuff, that would be so perfect!

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  18. emily says

    October 29, 2011 at 1:03 am

    I love our expedit in the office — it really does hold so much! The chalkboard idea is so smart!

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  19. Amish Stories says

    October 29, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    I'm just stopping by new blogs today and thought id say hello. We should be receiving some snow today in the Lancaster Pennsylvania area which will be the first time since 1972 that it has snowed this early in fall. Richard from the Amish community of Lebanon Pennsylvania.

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  20. The Hungry Novice says

    October 29, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    our expedit went from being a bar in our apartment to our son's changing table at our house… I'd say the piece is pretty versatile!

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  21. Executiva de Panela says

    October 29, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    Very nice pictures, as always. Love to visit your blog!
    Paula
    http://www.executivadepanela.com

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  22. casey at loft and cottage says

    October 31, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Almost every room could use an Expedit! Love what the Smith Nest did with theirs and that chalkboard. Really awesome idea.

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