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August 15, 2018 · 15 Comments

DIY Wooden Shelves & How to Install Them

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These DIY wooden shelves are so easy to make and put up in any room.

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We made these wooden shelves for my son’s room with rustic industrial shelving brackets and wood cut to size that fits perfectly for this angled wall.

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Supplies:

  • Wooden boards cut to size (we used 2 x 12″)
  • Shelving brackets (should come with screws but double check) the ones I bought are below:

    Half round bracket – Amazon

    Half round bracket – Wayfair

    I liked these ones too, similar size and cheaper (set of 4 instead of set of 2):

    Avant shelf bracket – Wayfair

  • Level
  • Pencil
  • Drill or screwdriver
  • Wall anchors that fit the screws
  • Sander with fine sandpaper (180-220 grit)
  • Wood stain (I used Minwax Weathered Oak)

Directions:

1. Find the studs in the wall first and make a pencil mark about where you want the brackets to go and where the studs are. Divide the space equally between each shelf.

2. Next install one bracket by placing the bracket on the wall in the general area you’ve marked for it then mark the screw holes with a pencil. Remove the bracket and screw in a screw at the pencil marks then put in a wall anchor. You may need to hammer in the anchor to the wall. Screw the bracket into place.

3. Hold up the bracket on the other side and place one of the boards over both brackets. With a level on top of the board, make sure the board is completely level before marking the second bracket’s screw holes with a pencil. Mark the screw holes with a pencil before removing and install the bracket like above.

4. Repeat for the other brackets and shelves.

5. Sand the boards down til smooth and stain if you’d like.

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Aaron installed these shelves and did an awesome job. I can’t tell you how awesome it is to have some handy help now! I used to do this all on my own.

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These shelves turned out great and I love the custom feel. My son loves them for displaying all his Lego creations.

I hope you feel inspired to DIY your own wooden shelves.

Make sure to pin it for later!

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  1. Marty Oravetz says

    August 15, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Love them and the shelf brackets are super

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    • Jamie says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Marty!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  2. Shawn says

    August 15, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    They look great! What color stain did you use?

    Reply
  3. Marlene Stephenson says

    August 15, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    It looks like a great place to place treasures. I have two sons, their men now but, they needed places for their special stuff. Your sons room is very nice. I am glad you have help, its nice to have someone who cares.Have a great week.

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    • Jamie says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Marlene. I love how he can display his special projects.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  4. Ann Hardy says

    August 16, 2018 at 6:46 am

    Did you screw the shelves to the brackets?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 17, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Ann,
      Good eye! I add a sentence that says ‘screw in the bracket into place’. Might be a good idea 😉
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  5. Nana Diana says

    August 16, 2018 at 8:47 am

    Those turned out great, Jamie. It is so much fun for kids to have a place to display their “treasures”.
    I hope you have a wonderful Thursday- xo Diana

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    • Jamie says

      August 17, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Diana!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  6. Laura | The Yellow Birdhouse says

    August 20, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    Those shelves are gorgeous! I love how big they are, my son wouldn’t totally use them to display lego too! I might have to make him some. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Laura. They are working out great!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. Charlee says

    August 23, 2018 at 1:10 am

    This whole room is so perfect! I’m planning out my son’s room right now, and I think I may need those shelves!

    Aloha,
    Charlee

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 27, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Charlee!
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply
  8. Ann says

    August 30, 2018 at 5:35 am

    These came out so beautifully! Pinned! I’d luv to invite you to share it with us at WAll to Wall DIY Wednesdays too! Best, Ann

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      September 17, 2018 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks Ann! I’ll have to check it out.
      Hugs, Jamie

      Reply

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