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Storage & Shelving

Floating Adjustable Shelves

Step-by-step build — 5 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 1Cut pieces

    Using 1x12 lumber of choice (actual size 3/4" x 11 1/4"), cut 3 pieces into 4' lengths and 2 pieces into 11 1/4" x 10 1/2" Also cut as many shelves as you'd like at 11 1/4" x 10 1/2"

    Floating Adjustable Shelves — step photo 3
  2. 2Pocket holes and shelf pin holes

    Add 12 pocket holes to one of the 4' pieces and 8 pocket holes to each of the 10 1/2" pieces, then add shelf pin holes to the other two 4' pieces.

    Floating Adjustable Shelves — step photo 4
  3. 3Attach sides

    Attach the two 4' sides of the shelf using the pocket holes, keeping holes on the back of the shelf.

    Floating Adjustable Shelves — step photo 5
  4. 4Attach top and bottom

    Using pocket holes, attach the top and bottom pieces, ensuring pocket holes remain on the outside.

    Floating Adjustable Shelves — step photo 6
  5. 5Add shelves

    Using shelf pins, attach shelving wherever you'd like and enjoy your new storage system!

    Floating Adjustable Shelves — step photo 7