A CLASSROOM at Warrington Museum has been given an Ikea-style makeover – complete with a Billy bookcase.

The furniture giant has revamped the room, built in the 1960s, in a project as part of its 30th birthday celebrations.

The team will be providing new tables, chairs and blinds with an array of storage solutions and Ikea accessories, including the Billy bookcase.

Ikea appealed to groups in the town earlier this year for the chance to win a ‘done in a day’ makeover and Culture Warrington, which runs the museum was its chosen project.

The classroom is used by more than 8,500 school children each year, as well as providing weekend and school holiday activities for vulnerable families.

Andrea Morley, fundraising manager, said: “Our children’s education and holiday programmes are currently oversubscribed and the layout and facilities within our classroom space, where we deliver the programmes, meant there were limitations to extend them.

“But thanks to the help of the team at Ikea Warrington, we will now be able to offer more activities in a bright, fun and interactive space that supports the education needs and wellbeing of children.”

The makeover was carried out by staff at the Gemini store who worked with classroom architects to design the classroom.

Mike Hawkins, store manager at IKEA Warrington, said: “We want to play our part in creating a better life for the people and communities close to our store.

“While we work on a global level to improve the lives of adults and children in developing countries, we also want to be a good neighbour in our communities."

Maureen Banner, chair of Culture Warrington, added: “We are thrilled to be Ikea Warrington’s chosen charity for this project.

“The classroom will benefit so many people, including school children, teachers, families, young carers and young people with disabilities, who visit the museum regularly, and support them to achieve their potential.”