This is what I give you. A rough plan, one of my very first, of one of my very favorite pieces. Something about being tall and slim, but functional, with shelving at eye height, makes this particular sized bookshef an instant favorite. I've made more than a few of this design . . . but NONE of them looked like this . . . And this is what you build!

Preparation
3 - 1x12 Boards 8' Long
1 - 1x4 Scrap, 24" Long
5 - 1x2 Boards, 8' Long
4 - 1x3 Boards, 8' Long
2 - 1x12 @ 68" (sides)
5 - 1x12 @ 22 1/2" (bottom and shelves)
1 - 1x12 @ 24" (top)
1 - 1x4 @ 24" (top header)
2 - 1x2 @ 68 1/2" (front legs)
4 - 1x3 @ 72" (side legs)
2 - 1x2 @ 72" (back legs)
4 - 1x3 @ 8 1/4" (side trim for top and bottom)
1 - 1x2 @ 21" (front bottom trim)
back, optional 1/4" plywood or mdf or other sheet goods, 72" x 24", measure and cut to fit back.
Crown pieces
4 - 1x2 @ 13" (side crown pieces, top and bottom)
1 - 1x2 @ 27" (bottom crown piece, front)
1 - 1x2 @ 28 1/2" (top crown piece, front)
Comments
Ana White (not verified)
Wed, 11/04/2009 - 22:16
Thank you so much for viewing
Thank you so much for viewing this plan - I am so inspired by everyone's visits, and it's really nice to have a reason to organize and write down all my plans (Before they were just somewhere inside my head). I hope you enjoy this blog as much as I do.
As it seems with every plan I create, I am now inspired to go out to the shop and build it!
jschiffmayer
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 06:14
Favorite Bookcase into Bookcase Wall?
Hi Ana- I am going to try this, and haven't built anything before. Could you tell me how you would go about putting 3 of these together? I plan on making them almost to the ceiling to look built in.
Would it work to leave off the bottom, so that kids could kick their shoes underneath? So the "box" would end at the last shelf, but the sides would continue down? Thanks!
Anonymous (not verified)
Thu, 11/05/2009 - 09:38
Thank you! I love it!
Thank you! I love it!
Beth in NY (not verified)
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 18:00
Ok, I've built the box, and
Ok, I've built the box, and cut the shelves-more tomorrow! My question is that you seem to have a back on your shelves. Do I use Luan for this?
Ana White (not verified)
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 18:04
I use beadboard, it should be
I use beadboard, it should be either in the paneling section or the plywood section, about $20 a sheet.
Will be reworking these plans soon!
Beth in NY (not verified)
Wed, 02/24/2010 - 17:15
In your free time, right?
In your free time, right? LOL- Thanks- I'll try the beadboard! Love your site!
lanisanford (not verified)
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 14:17
I JUST finished building
I JUST finished building this! Not painted yet but its FREAKING GORGEOUS! And so easy, I did the whole thing alone, even bought the wood. Usually my hubs helps out when I get stuck on a project, but I finished this in just a couple hours no problem. Now I want to build 40 more! :D
Emily (not verified)
Fri, 03/11/2011 - 10:37
so encouraging!
Thank you for posting this comment...I've been dreaming about building this for a few weeks and I just read your comment and thought "ok, if she can do it, so can I!" Off to buy the wood... :)
Molly (not verified)
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 11:11
thanks for these plans. i am
thanks for these plans. i am making 2 for our recently converted bedroom to our homeschool room. these are exactly what I pictured in my mind.
Hollingsworth Family (not verified)
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 19:30
Thank you so much for the
Thank you so much for the plans. We just finished the bookshelf including painting it. We modiefied a tad so that it sits directly on the floor (didn't want to sweep under it! =)
Blogged about the process at http://haphazardhollingsworth.blogspot.com/2010/02/furniture-building.h….
It cost us a little under $100. I was wondering if you could use MDF for the shelves, sides, top instead of the pine? I do plan on making a least one more.
I love your plans and all the work you have put into your blog. You are an amazingly talented person! Thanks for sharing that talent!
Jolen