Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

Attach the spacer pieces to the full-length leg boards to build the two leg sets — build them IN MIRROR, not as identical copies. Before you fasten anything permanently, check the gap between spacers is wide enough to slide your boxes in easily; it's much easier to widen a gap now than after the frame is assembled.

Attach the top and bottom spacers to the two leg sets to complete the leaning ladder frame.

Build the top shelf and the two storage boxes using either 2" finish nails or 3/4" pocket holes with 1-1/4" pocket screws, glued at every joint.

Mount the frame to the wall, driving the lag screws into studs — this piece carries real load and depends on a stud mount, not just drywall anchors. Once the frame is secure, slide the shelf and boxes into place and screw them to the frame sides.