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DIY Laundry Basket Shelves – Free Project Plan

This laundry basket shelf holds 6 basic laundry baskets.

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Top and Bottom	2	3/4" × 24" × 37"	—	☐
Vertical Supports	3	3/4" × 24" × 37"	—	☐
Shelves	4	3/4" × 17" × 24"	—	☐
Backing	1	1/4" × 34" × 39"	—	☐

Item	Qty	✓
Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet	2 board	☐
Plywood, 1/4" Thick Half Sheet	1 board	☐
1 1/4" pocket hole screws (see tools list)	50 each	☐
Staples	10 each	☐

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

1. Cut Plywood and Drill Pocket Holes
Using 3/4" plywood, cut the following: 3- 24" x 37 1/2" with pocket holes on short sides (vertical pieces) 2- 24" x 37 1/4" no pocket holes (top and bottom) 4- 24" x 17 1/2" with pocket holes on long sides (shelves) Using 1/4" plywood backing, cut the following: 1- 37 1/4" x 39" (backing)
2. Build Box
Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the 37 1/2" x 24" pieces to the 37 1/4" x 24" pieces.
3. Attach Middle Support
Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the middle vertical piece (37 1/2" x 24") to the center of the box. It should be about 17 1/2" on each side, but because materials vary, it's best to measure to find center.
4. Attach Shelves
Using wood glue and 1 1/4" pocket hole screws, attach the horizontal shelves, with the pocket holes on the underside. These shelves should be about 12" to 12 1/4" apart.
5. Finish
Sand, putty, and paint or stain your piece.
6. Add Backing
Using staples, add the backing to the back of your shelf.