Let me tell you something: being a beauty and grooming editor means my life is an endless carousel of products. Serums, oils, pomades and fragrances—all of them piling up faster than I can test them. I wanted to enter into the New Year with less clutter. but my apartment felt like Sephora exploded in it. For years, I’ve tried bins, drawers, shelves and even random corners of my bedroom, but nothing worked. That is until I met my new bestie—the IKEA Billy bookcase.
This isn’t just any bookcase. It’s the solution that helped me reclaim my space and my sanity. I snagged one in a sleek blue finish, and suddenly, my life started making sense. I organized everything by category: skincare on one shelf, grooming tools on another, and my fragrance collection—yes, collection—has its own top-shelf moment. Now, I can actually see what I have and keep track of what I need to test next. No more scrambling to find a sample buried in some random tote bag.
But let’s not stop at practicality because this bookcase is also giving luxury vibes. I added a few decorative pieces to flex a little personality. My Tiffany & Co. limited edition basketball and football–front and center. My autographed Adidas by Run DMC sneakers–tucked in but still visible. I even sprinkled in a few coffee table books and chic makeup bags for texture.
The Billy bookcase is now the perfect blend of style and function. It’s not just storage—it’s a statement. Every time I walk past it; I feel a sense of calm and accomplishment. My products are no longer scattered chaos—they’re curated treasures. For anyone drowning in beauty clutter, trust me: this is your sign to get a Billy and boss up your space.
