My friend “Kate,” once told me how much she prefers wooden shelves to pipe and metal ones. Truth be told, wooden shelves are the most beautiful shelves. They also come in different amazing designs to choose from.
In this article, we have put together a comprehensive list of DIY wood shelves for you. All you have to do is go through the list, pick a shelf suitable for you, gather the necessary tools and materials, and start building. The building process is pretty much basic and easy to build.
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DIY Wood Corner Shelves
One of the most common DIY projects that people want to create is corner shelves. While these are not complicated to build, it is a project that you need to consider how you want to make them. Corner shelves are space-saving and easy to build.
1. DIY Floating Corner Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$30 |
Corners can be put to good use when you build wood shelves into them. They can serve as storage and many more. In this video, you are presented with how to DIY a floating corner shelf. You need wood, cutting tools, wood glue, and screws. Begin by cutting the pieces of wood for the braces. Cut 2 by 2 pieces of wood at 13 inches, cut at 45 degrees on the end. Next cut the triangle shapes for the top and bottom of the shelf. Also, cut 1 by 3 wood for the panels. Use wood glue to attach the panels with wood glue and air nails. Own drill the holes in the wood to avoid splitting. Do this for all four pieces. Stain the wood or paint if you wish. Use a level to fix the braces on the wall location and then install the shelves.
2. Easy Corner Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $25—$30 |
Don’t let the corners in your home go to waste. To build this shelf you need 2×6×8 boards and 2×2×6 boards. And if you have a table saw you can purchase 2×6×8 boards and cut 2×2 boards from them. You’d be working with a dimension that is 16 inches deep and 16 inches wide by a 50 ½ inches tall shelf.
First, you need to cut up the boards and glue them together. Measure the beams for the sides and the shelves one after another. It is important to make accurate measurements or your project will come out uneven. Remember also, the floor of the shelves is to be made with boards, and the sidings too. When the parts are all cut up, glue them and screw the parts that you need to. Sand the body, stain it, and take a look at the beauty you’ve made.
3. Sturdy Corner Floating Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20—$30 |
Still more on utilizing the corners in the home. Turn the next corner into a shelf that can help you declutter the space in your home. This shelf appears to have no bracket so it’s called a floating shelf. You need six 2×4s and two 1×8×12 of cedar wood.
You also need one ¼ inch by 4 by 8 plywood. Cut the wood to measurements that are spot on. Line up your cut wood on the floor, then all the tools and screws you need. You can mark the spot on the wall by drawing a line across it to indicate where your shelf would be. Then work your way from the bottom up. Put up the studs first, then follow up with the undersides and end pieces. Putty nail holes and paint.
4. Round Floating Corner Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
Here’s how to make a round edge shelf in the corner of your home where you need to declutter. Buy lumber, collect your cutting tools—a jigsaw or router would do—orbital sander, a tape measure, clamps, one corner brace, pencil, and some body protection tools like goggles. Cut out of the 2×12 lumber a circle with a radius of 11 1⁄4 inches.
You can tie a string at the end of a pen to get this measurement correctly. With a jigsaw or router, cut the semi-circle out. Next, install four corner braces in the place where you want your shelf. The placement you chose would depend on the size of your shelf. Position the shelf in place to mark the position of the braces. Chisel a small mortise for the braces. Sand and stain the shelves and when it’s dry, mount them.
5. Wall Corner Shelf
To make this beautiful wall corner shelf you need lumber, tape to measure, screws, and cutting tools. First, cut the lumber into square shapes that would serve as the shelves. Gouge three 8mm angled holes in the rectangular-shaped cut wood. Make sure the holes come out on the outer edge.
Do this for the other square-cut wood too on both sides—four boards in total. Now begin to assemble them by screwing the bolts. Use a clamp to hold the set in place as you work. Take time to follow this arrangement as you work your way through the set. Don’t forget to clamp each one after you finish with it. When you have your shelf assembled, apply three coats of stain and then screw it onto your wall.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$30 |
6. How To Make Corner Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$15 |
Here’s how to make a very simple corner shelf: you need plywood and wood for the braces. Begin by measuring out the space on the wall where the shelf would be. Next, use this measurement to cut out the triangle of the shelf with a hand saw. Sand the plywood to make it smooth. Then stain it with two to three coats. Screw the braces on the wall. Now place the shelves on the braces and you have yourself a corner shelf.
DIY Wood Shelves
Want to build beautiful and functional wood shelves for your basement or home? Then, you’re at the right place! Here is a list of DIY projects and plans for building your own awesome wooden shelves. Learn how to build unique, attractive, and strong wooden shelf units.
7. Solid Wood Floating Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
To build this you need wood which you would cut into your desired lengths. The one here is 7 feet long and 1 ⅜ inches thick by 4 inches wide. Next, glue and clamp the boards together in pairs to form the shelf. Plane the wood, sand it, and stain it with two coats. This is followed by installing the shelf hardware.
You can use floating shelf support brackets. Mark the spot on the wall where the shelf would be. Use a four-foot level to mark the line on the wall for the shelf. Locate the studs along this line, now mount the shelf hardware on this line. Once you have the hardware in place and the floating shelf brackets are in, drop the shelf on it and shove it all the way on.
8. DIY Wooden Shelves Under $50
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $45—$50 |
Do you know you can make shelves for less than $50? Here’s how to get this done. You need pine wood which would cost as little as $20. You need pre-stain, wood stain, shelf brackets, sandpaper, and of course, tools like a drill, a stud finder, and level.
Begin by cutting the pine wood into three equal places of 3 ×9″ with a thickness of 0.75″. Now take your time to sand the wood to a smooth surface. Apply a layer of pristine to the wood to prevent blotchiness. Now, apply stain on the wood, about two layers. Attach the brackets to the wood, locate the studs, and mark the final bracket holes using a level. Finally, install the shelves.
9. DIY Plywood Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
The creator used a plywood hardwood board to build this shelf, it stands 5 feet tall and it’s a pretty amazing shelf to build. You don’t need any woodworking skills to work on this project. The shelf is very simple to build and the materials used are very inexpensive. The plans for this DIY project are included in the full project, you can view them by watching the video above.
10. Easy Floating Shelves DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
If you want to build a simple floating shelf that is not too big and doesn’t take up much space in your room or living room, you can use this guide anytime you want. There is a woodworking building plan for you to follow if you want to build this right away. The materials and tools are easy to come by and the steps are super easy to follow.
11. DIY Wood Shelf
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, Metal Brackets |
| Cost | $10-$30 |
This is a great wood shelf perfect for your kitchen and other small spaces. You can easily see the wood and the metal brackets used to mount the shelves. This is one of the simplest and coolest wood shelves on my list.
12. DIY Shed Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20—$30 |
The creator used an already existing shed he had and built a wooden shelf and installed it in the shed. The making process is super easy and simple to build. If you want to learn more about the cut list and materials used, check the link description below the video to follow the embedded link.
13. DIY Simple Wood Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, metal brackets |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
Here is a wide wooden shelf guide that will assist you to make a clean and sturdy wooden shelf with a few simple materials. You’ll be making this from scratch, but don’t worry it’s not a difficult task.
14. How To Build Garage Shelving With Wood
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $40-$60 |
Are you looking for a unique shelf for your garage, you can make one now with the help of this video guide, the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to make a wooden garage shelving. The shelf is very strong and durable because it’s made from solid wood planks. If you have a pair of saws and a drill, you can build this garage storage shelf in just one afternoon. All you need to do is get the necessary materials, follow the making process and you should have a beautiful shelf for your garage.
15. DIY Wooden Farmhouse Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Metal brackets, wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
This will be a step-by-step tutorial that will help you learn how to make a wooden farmhouse shelf out of 1x8x6 pine wood common board, it’s inexpensive, and the creator got it at Home Depot. The next step is to stain and spray the wood to finish it and make it look presentable, and you can make these farmhouse shelves in any size you want.
16. DIY Wall Shelves With Wood
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $15-$20 |
If you have a wooden shelving unit already in play, then you can use this video guide installation idea to install the wooden shelf on your wall. The creator made this under $13, which is super cheap and easy to build.
17. DIY Easy Floating Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10-$15 |
The creator built these floating shelves with no brackets at all, it’s cheap, quick, and easy. The total cost is below $10. For more on the building plans, you might want to check the video guide link in the description area to get the plans for free.
18. DIY Wood Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20—$40 |
Make your own wooden shelf today by using wood around your yard. Just collect them. Make sure they’re at least straight. Plain them, measure the lengths you desire to use and cut four long ones out. Next, determine the length and width of the shelves and cut them out too. Plane the surface, sand it. Then measure and cut out the gaps for the insets of the four legs of the shelf stand or frame. Next, plane the wood again to make sure the whole frame looks the same.
19. DIY Floating Shelves With Wood
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
Floating shelves are great ways to organize your stuff and make your room aesthetically pleasing. One of the reasons why this shelf is so great is that you can’t see the frame that was used to mount the wood, it was embedded inside the wood.
20. DIY Easy Wood Shelf
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$25 |
If you plan on making a wood shelf for jewelry and clothing accessories, you might want to consider using this guide to make that happen. It is not so big and it’s not inconvenient at all. It’s a space saver and it’s simple to build. The only consideration is the time spent.
21. DIY Shelving Unit From Wood
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$25 |
This shelving unit was made from wood. You can use it in your garage, office, and wherever. The creator has a metal shelving unit and discarded it to build a wooden shelving unit. This video guide has building plans that can help you build this effortlessly, the palms are free, so you have nothing to worry about.
22. DIY Simple Wood Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, metal brackets |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
Here is a wide wooden shelf guide that will assist you to make a clean and sturdy wooden shelf with a few simple materials. You’ll be making this from scratch, but don’t worry it’s not a difficult task. The wooden shelf guide is made with a few simple items and can be used to create a wide variety of shelves. The guide helps to ensure that your shelves are straight and level, which will result in a more professional-looking piece.
23. DIY Hanging Steel Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Steel, wood |
| Cost | $20—$40 |
How about making steel shelves for your room? You’d need steel and wood for this, and some patience while you cut and weld the steel to make your brackets. But to begin you need to cut two flat bars, one will be ¼ by 3 inches to 10 inches, and the other will be ½ by 1 inch to 12 inches flat bar. Then cut ½ inch to 11 inches square stock.
Now cut the full height of your shelf, any measure of your choice, you don’t have to follow the one here which is 24 inches. Do some welding together as shown here and then go on to prepare your wood and hang it.
24. DIY Garage Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
Here is a large wooden shelf made with only wood and some screws. The shelf stands at 75 inches tall, and 45 inches wide. This leaves the shelf at a moderate height, and also easily accessible. The shelf is meant to be a garage shelf and the video guide has a free building plan to assist you if you intend on working with this guide.
25. How to Create DIY Wood and Leather-Strap Shelving
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, Leather strap |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
A wooden shelf with a leather strap? That is amazing right? If you have a leather strap at home then, you are staring at the right guide, my friend. In addition to the leather strap, you’ll also need a 1-inch thick wood plank, cotton rag, foam trim roller, latex primer, and a few more supplies.
26. DIY Wood Storage Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20—$30 |
How about building storage shelves by yourself instead of buying an already-made one? All you need is wood mostly. You’ll save so much cost if you build this yourself. First, determine where this storage shelf would be. Measure the dimension from wall to wall and also determine how many levels of shelves you need.
Get slabs of lumber and cut to the sizes you have measured. Plane the wood, sand it, and stain it, then leave it to dry. Next, you need to cut the props after measuring and locating the point on the wall where the shelves will hang. Put up the brackets on both sides of the wall and shove the slabs on.
27. Garage Wood Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20—$30 |
Garages can become cluttered after a while. This here is how you unclutter without really taking stuff out of there. Simply build a garage wood shelf. First, you need to have an idea of how much clutter needs to be cared for. Then choose a location in the garage with plenty of space on the wall for a big shelf for all your stuff.
Next, prepare a cut list. Choose a size that’s deep enough to contain stuff. You need at least three support brackets for this. Cut lengths of 2 by 4s to build the support brackets. Try six pieces at 12 inches, six pieces at 10 inches, and six pieces at 8 ½ inches. You can choose sizes that fit your needs. Mark and cut 45-degree angles on the 12-inch bracket cross members. Assemble the brackets, locate wall studs, level the brackets, screw in the shelves, and load them up.
28. DIY Triangle Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
So, it is always cool to use a different method and design to make a wooden shelf. Out of the list above, this is the first wooden shelf with a different geometric design, and it’s super easy to make. It’s also a hanging shelf, which makes it even better, with a new and improved modern look, perfect for a small living room space.
29. Heavy Duty Floating Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, steel |
| Cost | $20—$30 |
And sometimes you need heavy-duty floating shelves somewhere in your kitchen. Instead of buying online, simply build yours. Here’s how to do it: get yourself wood and steel brackets. The amount of wood depends on how wide you want your shelf to be.
Cut this wood into the size you want but make sure to have a deep shelf so that stuff doesn’t fall or slide out of them. You can use any type of brackets; some are decorated, others aren’t. You can also paint the brackets in colors that match the rest of the decor. Fix the brackets on the wall with screws. The bracket can either have curved tips which hook the shelf into place, or you can screw the board on it.
30. DIY Wood Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
This can be called a camouflage wooden shelf because of the color of the wood as it matches with the wall color. The shelves are small and can contain only a small amount of things, it’s also a hanging shelf which makes it so amazing.
31. DIY Whiskey Wooden Shelf
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
This is a cool whiskey shelf made out of wood, it’s super unique and has a few materials from Amazon and other online stores, or better yet your local nearby woodworking store. With just 15 steps you can build this effortlessly and it won’t cost you much.
32. DIY Floating Wood Shelf
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
Build your next floating shelf with stock boards from the home center. Check the wall you need the shelf to be on, and measure the location. Then cut the board up with a miter saw to the width of the shelf you want. Cut the spacers too.
Assemble the shelf box using a drill to drive the screws into two pilot holes. Now lay out the shelf parts and assemble them. Drill pilot holes, and apply glue between the layers. Next, construct the cleats and mount them on the wall by screwing it into a wall stud. Place the shelf box into the cleats. Drill screws into the box through the cleat to hold the box into place.
DIY Reclaimed Wood Shelves
For all my DIY friends out there, this is a compilation of DIY Reclaimed Wood Shelves that you can build. This section will guide you on what you need to do and how to build your own wooden shelves using reclaimed wood. Enjoy!
33. Scrap Wood Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
Build scrap wood shelves next by following these steps: get 1×4s, wooden dowels, a saw, sander, drill, nail gun, wood glue, and so on. Check the wall you intend to put on the shelf and measure the space. Make your shelf smaller than the space.
Cut four boards that you have measured, one for the bottom of the shelf and the back. Next, measure the boards and cut them for the sides of the shelf. Sand the boards, and line them up to see that you have all the parts down. Drill a pilot hole in each side for the dowels. Cut the dowel to size and fix it. Stain everything. Put plugs in the wall for attaching the shelf.
34.DIY Wooden Shelf
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $15-$20 |
This is a wooden shelf that is made from all wood, it’s a floating wood shelf, and it’s super easy to make. This is also by far the coolest and fastest wood shelf build ever. All you need is your wood pieces, then you’ll assemble them and stain or paint the wood to make it look presentable and beautiful.
35. DIY Scrap Wood Shelf
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
Here is the material you’ll need for this rustic pallet shelf: a skid of pallet wood, hooks, wood stain, and a brush. With just 3 simple steps the rustic pallet shelf will be ready and good to go. Choose the right pallet wood. You can use any type of wood, but make sure you choose one that’s sturdy and free from cracks or splinters.
36. How To Make Shelves With Reclaimed Wood
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, steel |
| Cost | $20—$25 |
Use reclaimed wood for your next shelf project by following these simple steps: get your old wood from the yard or wherever they are. Remove the nails on the wood and clean it. Next, check properly for parts that are too rotten to use and cut them off.
Have the wood planned and cut to the size and length you want, next, sand the wood down to a smooth surface. Router two lines in the wood for the brackets. Now stain, and apply polyurethane with a brush. Locate studs on the wall, spray the brackets with rust-prevention coating, join two boards together, and hold them in place with screws. Screw the brackets on the board and then attach to the wall.
37. Reclaimed Wood Shelving
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, metal pipe fittings |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
How about wood that’s not rotten but has holes in them? Can they be used for shelves? Of course. You’d be surprised how beautifully rustic looking they come out. First, check how long the shelf would be by measuring the free wall space.
Collect the reclaimed wood and unused pipes from the garage. Preferably, use pipe fittings that are lightweight. You also need 90-degree black iron elbow fittings. Sand the wood to a 150-grit level. Also sand with 80 grit. Add finish to the board with a water-based poly acrylic finish. Assemble the metal fittings and rust them. Spray the metal fittings with muriatic acid. Identify the studs on your wall and pre-drill holes in them. Drill the flanges in. Place your shelf on the fittings and screw the shelves into the flanges.
DIY Pipe And Wood Shelves
Pipe and wood shelves are used as shelving units in homes, offices, and shops. Aside from the fact that they’re very stable and durable, they also give a beautiful appeal to any space they’re mounted on. This is a compilation of pipe and wood shelf designs that you can build yourself.
38. How To Make An Industrial Pipe Shelf
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood, industrial pipes |
| Cost | $10—$25 |
You can use just about anything to make shelves, including industrial pipes. First, get wood boards for the shelf. Then get industrial pipes that have gone out of commission. Get elbow pipes and flanges. Prepare your wood by planning and sanding it down. Drill holes in both sides of the board for the pipes.
Stain the wood and apply a coat of polyurethane. Turn your attention to the pipes. Assemble and try the screwtops on the pipes to make sure they fit. Now put studs in the wall for attaching the flanges. Begin to assemble the boards and pipes together. Lift the shelf over to the wall and begin to screw the flange into the studs.
39. Industrial Pipe Shelf DIY
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Industrial pipe, wood |
| Cost | $20—$25 |
Here’s an industrial pipe shelf you can try. You need floor flanges, 90 degrees elbows, tee connectors, pipe nipples, and pipe caps. Attach the parts of the pipes together and you can get creative with your own pipe arrangements depending on how wide you want your shelf to be. Tighten the points with wrenches. Cut the lumber you need for the shelf, and bore holes into the ends. Sand down the boards. Spray with stains. Sand, and apply polyurethane. Paint the pipes black. When everything is dried begin to assemble the shelf
40. DIY Color Changing Wood Shelf
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Industrial pipe, wood |
| Cost | $10-$40 |
A wood shelf with a color-changing light inside the wood, that’s fantastic and unique. The woodwork is easy, for the light you need an IR remote-controlled LED strip, you can get this at Amazon, there is a direct link in the guide to the place in Amazon that you’ll get it at a fair price.
41. DIY Pipe Shelf
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Industrial pipe, wood |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
You can use pipes for shelves on different levels and in different ways. To do this, first, draw your idea on paper to help you navigate the design. Assemble your pipe parts, from elbows to all the nipples. Then assemble them according to the design you have on paper.
For this project, you are going to need more than your two hands so have someone assist you. Now go to the wall and begin to lay out the studs and attach the flanges. If you are placing the boards on the shelf on the pipes, then assemble the pipes on the wall first. When you’re done, prepare your wood shelf by cutting lumber into the sizes you want. Put holes for the pipe inlets in the boards.
42. Large Industrial Pipe Shelves
| Level | Hard |
| Material | PVC pipe, wood |
| Cost | $300—$370 |
A large industrial pipe shelf is a big project that requires more than one manpower. You need plenty of pipes and some wood. You need an eye for accurate measurements. You should begin with the pipes. Collect all the elbows and fittings you will need for the job. Also gather the lumber for the shelf, as much as you need for the shelf.
To cut costs you can use PVC pipes instead of metal pipes. Use a table saw to cut the pipes into the desired sizes and lengths. Use PVC cement to put the pipes together and make sure to do this on a flat surface. Once the whole pipes are assembled, spray with paint again. Prepare your wood by sanding and staining. Start attaching the PVC caps against the walls after boring holes in. Start putting your shelves in after you have the whole pipe support on the wall.
43. Farmhouse Pipe Shelving
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Metal pipes, wood |
| Cost | $50—$60 |
You can have pipe shelving in your farmhouse too. For this project, you can begin by constructing the shelves. Cut boards and put sidings, sand, and stain. Apply polyurethane to the wood to make it more durable. Now begin to assemble the pipes for the frame. Fix the flanges to the elbows that you in turn attach to the pipes.
Mark the spots for the flange on the wall with a pen through the holes in the flanges. Next, drill the holes in the wall. Fix your studs. Now screw in the pipe frames with the flanges. Make use of a level to get an accurate line from one side of the frame to the other. Once the frames are in place begin to assemble the shelves and screw the boards into the frame.
DIY Rustic Wood Shelves
Building rustic wood shelves is a great weekend project. You can use it to store your books, collectibles, or anything else you want. It not only looks good in your living room but also has a nice appeal that your guests will never be able to ignore. Here’s a list of DIY rustic wood shelves that you can build from scratch.
44. DIY Rustic Shelves From Scaffold Boards
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$20 |
Do you have scaffold boards you don’t use? Time to make them into shelves. Remove obstructions from the body of the wood that’s been left over from construction. Sand down the surface and sides of the wood, wax, and polish it with a piece of cloth. Go to prepare the metal for the brackets. Upload the brackets and then place the boards.
45. DIY Rustic Wood Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood, Metal Brackets |
| Cost | $20-$25 |
Are you in need of a good sturdy bookshelf? Here is a guide that will help you build one with ease. You’ll need some pine wood boards, antiquing wax, metal brackets, and an electric sander. Follow the steps carefully.
46. DIY Collapsible Wooden Shelf
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$25 |
Are you looking for something fancy with a good design? Here is a sweet guide that will help you achieve that dream. The design looks great, but the woodwork doesn’t look finished. If you’re an expert woodworker, then you can come up with something better. If you’re not then consider trying another guide.
47. Rustic Floating Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$15 |
Rustic floating shelves can be made using white oak. Cut it into blocks and sand down the wood. Drill holes in the side of the wood, and mortise the spot so you can put the plate for mounting it in the brackets. Now install the brackets on the wall making sure you have the correct measurement for the shelf. Finally, install the boards through the hole you have drilled in the side. One look and you can see the shelf floating on the wall.
48. Rustic Pallet Wooden Shelves
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$15 |
Anyone can make rustic pallet wooden shelves. You require planks measured to your desired lengths, arched planks, finish nails, underlayment nails, and a hammer to put it all together. Cut the wood, sand it, and apply. Mount the planks together to form a 90-degree. Use the finish nails for this part. Attach the support planks to the back of the shelf and mount them on the wall.
49. How To Build A Rustic Coffee Shelf
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$15 |
Build a rustic coffee shelf by following the instructions here. You need some wood that you’d cut into small pieces for the shelf board, the lower bottoms and the side panels. Once you have your measurements, put the holes for the hooks and for screwing the parts together. Sand it properly and then apply your varnish and polyurethane. Apply wood glue and screw the parts together. Locate studs on the wall. Attach the shelf and load your coffee jars and things on it.
DIY Wood Shelves For Pantry
Building DIY wood shelves for the pantry is a great project. Making your pantry more attractive and less messy can sometimes solve a lot of problems at home. Getting an efficient storage system at home will give you peace of heart. It sparks joy when you are able to easily find what to look for and throwing away old food packaging is relieving. There are numerous ways to go about this.
50. Pantry Shelf DIY
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $10—$30 |
To build your own wood shelves for the pantry you need lumber. Cut it into the size that suits you. Sand the surface and set it aside. Now measure the size of the pantry area after removing the old shelves if any. Cut the boards to fit the measurements you have. Go back to the pantry area and take a measurement of the supports.
Locate studs on the wall and attach the supports. You should have stained the boards and they’re dried. You can now mount the shelves. You can either secure the boards with screws or have them sit without screws.
51. DIY Wooden Organizer
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$50 |
Here is a great wooden shelf that you can use to organize your stuff. The shelf has a door and it is made out of wood, some metal brackets, and a steel pipe. The creator also made a door to keep the thing on the shelf or closet away from prying eyes.
52. DIY Wooden Pantry Shelving
| Level | Expert |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $30-$45 |
If you have a pantry and you’ll like a good shelf to organize it, you can use this guide to make a great wood pantry shelving unit. It is super easy and simple to build. It doesn’t take much time and you won’t need any special tools to build it. The best thing about this pantry shelf is that it’s customizable for any pantry size. You can make it longer or shorter, depending on the space available in your pantry.
53. DIY Wood Shelving Wall
| Level | Easy |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
Okay! Now I’m super spiked to talk about this wooden shelf, it’s super tall and quite wide enough to occupy your room space. You need to have a large room before you think about building anything. The wooden frame stands on another base so that it doesn’t get weak and old easily although it’s super strong and durable. Due to the size of the wooden shelf, you might need an extra hand to support it and make the job faster.
54. Built-In Pantry Shelves
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50—$100 |
A built-in pantry shelf of this size is a big project that requires some expertise. You’ll need lumber to accomplish this build, lots of it. But it also depends on how big your pantry is or how big you want the shelf to be. You’ll be doing a lot of cutting as well as meticulous measurements.
So begin by installing the supports around the walls for the number of shelves you want. Then go back to prepare the boards. You’ll be building layers of boards with side panels. After this, you should mount the shelves on the wall and sand them. Then stain the surfaces.
55. How To Build Corner Pantry Shelves
| Level | Hard |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $50—$100 |
Using pine wood to build your corner pantry shelf is a great idea. It comes out looking rustic and beautiful. You’ll do two separate types of cutting: one you’ll cut out the supports for the shelves. Put them all together like a frame using wood glue and screws. Next, fix studs on the walls, fix the supports on them. Begin to put the shelves on the supports. Cut plywood boards for the button of the shelves and fix them all. You can now stain, or even paint.
56. Budget Pine Pantry Shelves
| Level | Intermediate |
| Material | Wood |
| Cost | $40—$60 |
Building a pine pantry shelf is super easy. All you need is to get your pine wood, cut into sizes and build. First, measure the space you want the shelf to be. Determine how many shelves you want, this will help you know how much wood to buy and how much to cut.
Next, cut the pieces of wood for the supports, making sure they are straight. Next, make studs on the wall to attach the supports. It is now time to cut the shelves after measuring the length and width you want. Sand the surface and vanish if you want. Slide shelves into place one after the other.
Conclusion
So, that’s all it take s to make a wooden shelving unit for your room, living room, or office respectively. As complex as the design might seem, once you understand the build, it becomes easier for you. Thanks for stopping by, hope you had a great view, bye.
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