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Around the Corner Bookshelf

A modular bookshelf system that starts as a standalone unit and can be extended with a corner add-on panel — same trim and shelf language on both, wrapping continuously around a room corner.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: 4–6 hrs plus finish
Cost: $$$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Main side trim	4	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4"	1x2, 8 ft	☐
Main side panels	2	3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26 1/2"	1x12, 10 ft	☐
Main legs	4	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29"	2x2, 8 ft	☐
Main top/bottom trim	4	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29 1/4"	2x2, 8 ft	☐
Main middle/bottom shelves	2	3/4" × 11 1/4" × 29 1/4"	1x12, 10 ft	☐
Main middle shelf trim	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 29 1/4"	1x2, 8 ft	☐
Main top	1	3/4" × 11 1/4" × 32 3/4"	1x12, 10 ft	☐
Main top trim	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 32 3/4"	1x2, 8 ft	☐
Corner add-on side panel trim	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/4"	1x2, 8 ft	☐
Corner add-on side panel	1	3/4" × 11 1/4" × 26 1/2"	1x12, 10 ft	☐
Corner add-on legs	2	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 29"	2x2, 8 ft	☐
Corner add-on top/bottom trim	4	1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 16 1/2"	2x2, 8 ft	☐
Corner add-on bottom/middle shelves	2	3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 1/2"	1x12, 10 ft	☐
Corner add-on top	1	3/4" × 11 1/4" × 18 1/2"	1x12, 10 ft	☐
Corner add-on top trim	2	3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2"	1x2, 8 ft	☐
Back panel, main	1	1/4" × 19" × 27"	1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional)	☐
Back panel, corner add-on	1	1/4" × 31 1/2" × 27"	1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional)	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
1x12, 10 ft	2 each	☐
1x2, 8 ft	2 each	☐
2x2, 8 ft	4 each	☐
1/4" plywood, for the backs (optional)	1 each	☐
Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"	100 each	☐
Brad nails, 1-1/4"	60 each	☐
Wood glue	5 oz	☐
Primer and paint, or stain and poly	1 set	☐

Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.