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Bathroom Shelf
Featuring two deep cubbies and three hooks for hanging, this pretty storage shelf is perfect for your bathroom.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.8–5.5 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 16 3/4" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 21 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 21 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Shelf and Top | 2 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 20" | — | ☐ |
| Divider | 1 | 3/4" × 8 1/4" × 11 1/4" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 11 1/4" × 22 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Top Trim | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 22 1/2" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x12 72" | 2 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x6 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" Pocket Hole Screws | 1 each | ☐ |
| Robe Hooks | 3 each | ☐ |
| 1-1/4" Wood Screws | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Circular Saw
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Combination Square — optional
- Tape Measure — optional
Instructions
1. Cut the Sides
Using a jigsaw, cut the two sides as shown and drill 3/4" posterior-facing pocket holes.

2. Attach 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.

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

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

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

6. Construct 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.

7. Attach 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.

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