Large leaning shelves. Featuring five shelves, ranging in size from large to small, this leaning shelf will store and stylize any space.
And while this plan only calls for one leaning wall shelf, you will have enough scrap plywood or MDF leftover to build a second one.
Other ways that you can save? 2x4s are cheaper than 1x4s, so try adding strength and saving several dollars by using 2x4s for the legs. 1x3s are about 1/2 the cost of 1x4s, so try using 1x3s for the shelf trim instead of the 1x4 shelf trim.
Preparation
6 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
1 - sheet 3/4" Hardwood Playood or MDF 3/4" Thick, cut as shown in cutting layout
60 - 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
35 1 1/4" Wood Screws
2 Heavy Duty Picture hanging Kits
Wood Glue
120 Grit Sandpaper
Wood Filler
2 - 1x4 @ 77 4/8" (Shelf Sides, cut and mark in step 1)
5 - 1x4 @ 33" (Shelf Supports)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 17 1/4" x 31 1/2" (Bottom Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 14 1/4" x 31 1/2" (2nd Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 12 1/4" x 31 1/2" (3rd Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 10 1/4" x 31 1/2" (4th Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 8 1/4" x 31 1/2" (5th Shelf)
2 - 1x4 @ 17 1/4" (Bottom Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 14 1/4" (2nd Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 12 1/4" (3rd Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 10 1/4" (4th Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 8 1/4" (Top Shelf Trim
5 - 1x4 @ 33" (Shelf Back Trim)
See PDF
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU CUT THE SHELF SUPPORTS @ 33″ and NOT 31 1/2″ (See Comments)
Instructions
Step 1
And just in case one of those diagrams is a little teeny to read, here’s an expandable view. You can click the diagram for a larger view.
Comments
Miss Amanda (not verified)
Sun, 07/11/2010 - 18:58
This looks great and is going
This looks great and is going in the list of things to build... you are making my plan to build everything for my new house possible!
DANIELLE (not verified)
Sun, 07/11/2010 - 19:17
Oh I'm so excited -- I love
Oh I'm so excited -- I love these shelves!! Now I just need to find a spot for them....
agoodbuild (not verified)
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 02:48
so very excited for these. I
so very excited for these. I was hoping you would make these plans! Yeah!!!
Tracie (not verified)
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 03:30
Oh they look so great! I have
Oh they look so great! I have been contemplating building one to match my current one that I bought on Craigslist.
Leslie (not verified)
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 04:34
Holy Cow! I love it! I'm
Holy Cow! I love it! I'm looking around my house as we speak, trying to figure out where it will go. I'm thinking my bedroom, painted a nice hydrangea blue. Thanks for sharing this very awesome plan. I bet it's gonna be popular!
casicola (not verified)
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 06:17
YaY!!!! I cant wait to try
YaY!!!! I cant wait to try these....and maybe put a wine rack in them..they are yummy plans..Thanks for all you do!!
The Trees (not verified)
Mon, 07/12/2010 - 18:47
I almost bought some similar
I almost bought some similar shelves for much more than double the cost. And these, much prettier... Thanks!
Kara (not verified)
Tue, 07/13/2010 - 02:47
I'm so excited that you
I'm so excited that you posted these!! This is the LAST thing to build to make my living room complete, so now I can put it on my to-do list!! Thank you so much!!
Connie Nobbe (not verified)
Wed, 07/14/2010 - 09:06
I've always admired those
I've always admired those pottery barn shelves but could not bring myself to pay the price. Thanks so much for these plans! You are awesome! Also, just wondering, how did you make your plans into such a nice PDF file?
slcortez (not verified)
Wed, 07/21/2010 - 04:59
These are great. I wonder
These are great. I wonder how I would need to reinforce a wider center shelf to hold a 40" flatscreen.