How To Build A Wall Mounted Bookshelf

A wall mounted bookcase adds an extra architectural element to a living room bedroom library or office while providing storage for books dvds and decorative accessories.

How to build a wall mounted bookshelf.

Visually a wall mounted bookcase looks like it is part of the house rather than a piece of furniture and can be constructed to match the room s molding and other elements. This versatile cherry wall shelf goes together in a few hours and with a quick drying finish you can have it mounted in a day. These wall mounted bookshelves are ideal for holding all the huge bulk of kids storybooks or other books. For tall cabinets like this sometimes i put a cleat at the top and under a fixed shelf near the bottom.

Simply screwing it to wall studs is one good solution. Without letting them fall off with your kid s much exciting touch. If you choose that method load up the bookcase with books so it fully compresses the carpet before you drive the screws. Use pocket holes to secure the cleat at the back of the cabinet.

Cut the rail from a 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 to fit between the two case sides. Cleats are necessary for securing the cabinet to the wall into studs during installation for built ins. Since the bookcase has no back you need to install a wood strip or hanging rail to screw each case to the wall. The extra wide top makes it perfect for vases antiques and collectibles.

This one is made out of pine boards 1 x 2 boards. Wall mounted diy bookshelves. Any bookcase you build should be anchored to the wall so it can t tip over and injure someone.