How To Build A Wall Mounted Bookshelf

The extra wide top makes it perfect for vases antiques and collectibles.

How to build a wall mounted bookshelf.

For tall cabinets like this sometimes i put a cleat at the top and under a fixed shelf near the bottom. Without letting them fall off with your kid s much exciting touch. The first step in building homemade wall shelves is to cut the 1 in. A wall mounted bookcase adds an extra architectural element to a living room bedroom library or office while providing storage for books dvds and decorative accessories.

Cleats are necessary for securing the cabinet to the wall into studs during installation for built ins. You can add multiple geometry delights inside this diy bookshelf too. Band and the cove moldings. Simply screwing it to wall studs is one good solution.

Any bookcase you build should be anchored to the wall so it can t tip over and injure someone. Cut the rail from a 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 to fit between the two case sides. Wall mounted diy bookshelves. Since the bookcase has no back you need to install a wood strip or hanging rail to screw each case to the wall.

Visually a wall mounted bookcase looks like it is part of the house rather than a piece of furniture and can be constructed to match the room s molding and other elements. If you choose that method load up the bookcase with books so it fully compresses the carpet before you drive the screws. Use pocket holes to secure the cleat at the back of the cabinet.