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Storage & Shelving

Bathroom Shelf

Step-by-step build — 8 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut the Sides

    Using a jigsaw, cut the two sides as shown and drill 3/4" posterior-facing pocket holes.

    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 3

  2. 2Attach the Back

    Attach the back to the sides with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. You may opt to drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 1x6 and 1x12 back boards and join them together with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws before attaching the sides.

    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 4

  3. 3Attach the Bottom

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the bottom board and attach it to the carcass with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 5

  4. 4Attach the Divider

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the divider and attach it to the shelf with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 6

  5. 5Attach the Top

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the top and attach it to the shelf with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 7

  6. 6Construct and attach the top

    Drill 3/4" pocket holes into the 1x12 board and attach the 1x2 board with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Pre-drill and countersink pilot holes into the top and attach it to the shelf with 1-1/4" wood screws.

    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 8

  7. 7Attach Robe Hooks

    • Attach robe hooks as shown.
    • Fill pocket holes with wood filler or pocket hole plugs, sand, and finish as desired. To hang the shelf on the wall, drive 2-1/2" wood screws from the inside the shelf into the wall studs.
    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 9

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    Bathroom Shelf — step photo 10