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 via pinterest from anna-white.com 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.
modern jane says
Love these! Especially the one with the chaldboard. New to me!
Gail @ Sophisticated Steps says
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!
Rene says
Brilliant! Love those last two. I heart Organizing is pretty special too. Have a great weekend Courtney!
pam {simple details} says
I was at Ikea yesterday debating on one and you've convinced me! Thanks for the inspiration!
City Girl Chicago says
annnnddd… repinned. Seriously adore the use of wrap-around shelving!
Laura@happyroost says
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
17 Perth says
Yes–i am obsessed too! I love all of them, but especially like the anna-white.com photo. Perfect for toys!
natasha {schue love} says
This is definitely next on my list to purchase from Ikea! Love all the different uses here!
Megan {Honey We're Home} says
Yep, we have one too but that is genius to turn one into a chalkboard! Hope you have a great weekend friend!
Simply LKJ says
I love ours, mine and the girls! LOL Love the chalkboard idea!!
thedistractedblogger says
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
Michaela says
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!
Marissa Waddell says
LOVE Expedits. I suggest them for clients even if they have huge budgets, they're awesome!
Allison says
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!
nicole says
i love our expedits – they are so awesome!
Gaby [The Vault Files] says
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 😉
Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says
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!
emily says
I love our expedit in the office — it really does hold so much! The chalkboard idea is so smart!
Amish Stories says
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.
The Hungry Novice says
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!
Executiva de Panela says
Very nice pictures, as always. Love to visit your blog!
Paula
http://www.executivadepanela.com
casey at loft and cottage says
Almost every room could use an Expedit! Love what the Smith Nest did with theirs and that chalkboard. Really awesome idea.