Thank you Ana. This so versatile. I can hardly wait to build it this spring.

Ana, LOVE your blog!
I've been waiting and waiting for you to put plans up for a bookshelf EXACTLY like this!!!

Will you be doing plans for the 2 level one?!

This is exactly what we are looking to build in our bedroom! We have a half story, with a low wall that I wanted to line with shelves like this! Thank you!!

I know, I want to make the two level one, too! I could probably figure it out on my own by looking at the cut lists and instructions for this one, I'm just so lazy.... sigh. Anyway, I'm super excited to make this!

I love love love this! I am so happy you are doing these modern pieces too! My head is swimming with ideas on how I can use this! "Oh! I could use one there! Oh, I could use one over there too!"

I also put in a vote for the two level one when you get a chance. I think the two level one is exactly what I need to make the perfect sofa table in my living room.

Thank you so much, Ana! I am so inspired!

I have to show this blog to my parents maybe they can build house furniture... I personally would love a study desk with big space to fit my wheelchair and something at the back after I'm seated that'll keep my chair from falling over when shaking and fainting spells hit

Can't wait for the two level one this will help clean up all the toys in the living room! Thanks!

Your directions and pictures are so nice! It is easy to see how the project would come together.

This is amazing! I've always admired these kind of shelves and thought I could possibly make one myself, but I could never quite figure out how to secure the vertical supports inside the shelving. Of course it was the trim...you make it look so easy! :)

Oh this is absolutely perfect - my husband and I have been looking for a record album (remember those?) storage solution for MONTHS. Non of the commercially made 'cube' storage had large enough cubes. This is perfect in it's dimensions - I don't even have to change a single cut!

Will post pictures of the two of them when they're done!

P.S. Got any ideas for barrister bookcases that'll fit DVD's ?

Thanks for these plans, Ana!

I went to the lumber store last weekend, and bought 5 1x12s, but it wasn't enough for all of the shelfs and dividers. I bought most of the lumber, and am going back this weekend for the rest. I will need 3 more 1x12s to complete the cuts that you outline. Of course, that's assuming a 6' 1x12, which is what was available to me.

I'll post pictures as soon as I'm done!

P.S. This DEFINITELY makes me appreciate the need for a nail gun! Mine doesn't hold 2" nails, I need a bigger one!

Perfect! I've been wanting better storage for my boys' toys, and this will definitely fit the bill. I'm not sure when I'll get it done, but I'm printing the plans today...one step closer!

So glad I found this! I was just envying the Expedit shelves, as I prefer cubbies to dresser drawers. This is a great plan for a money-tight college student like me. Thanks!

Has anyone modified this to make it 4x4 like the Expedit? I was planning on putting one of those on a living room wall but if I can build a more durable version (for less!) I think I want to try my hand at it but it would be the first big piece of furniture I've built and I'm intimidated. It looks like it would be plenty easy to make it one cubby wider, am I right?

Hey Kristin I don't think it would be difficult at all. I was thinking something similar. This reminds me of the Expedit but you can build it out of something better than particle board.

Ana, I don't know if you have decided what to put in your entryway but I have a similar great room that I love but sometimes I had been looking for some way to "make" one with a piece of furniture. I stumbled onto a picture of a similar cubby system, about 5' tall by 4' or so wide that was "open", allowing the spaciousness that we love about our great rooms but a sort of closed area so that people who just stop by won't see all our mess in the room. The picture had the cubby unit staged with decorative items, and since then I saw an hgtv show that used a similar one to separate a "bedroom" from a living area in a bachelor or loft apt. I am going to try to make this cubby unit you have shown without the wheels to be my "entry." I think it will be fabulous. Thank you for posting the plans. Teri

Kristen, this is only the third thing I've ever built in my life and I must say, it's easier than I thought. I was intimidated too, but you definitely can do it. All I have left to do it sand and paint it, and I'll include pictures. You could alter the design easily.

I love love love the trees on top of the shelves in this photo? I see they are the same as the ones in the magazine. Any idea where you can get them?

Does anyone know where I can get the plans Ana mentions for these shelves with the added countertop and molding to make them look like built-ins?  She references these plans, but I only see the ones for the single shelf with wheels.  Am I missing something?  Thank you!

I can't give you the exact dimensions but I do remember the plan used to be much longer..(because I wanted the built-in look too.) basically you build the box the same but extend the vertical face framing down as legs and then trim the bottom with base molding. For the top she added cleats to the corner walls and then another board across the top. I remember Ana saying not to use glue though, otherwise it would be impossible to get off. Does that make sense??

Maybe she will see this and post her original extended plans so you won't have to rely on my poor description and shoddy memory.... I'll look to see if I saved it somewhere though. 

Bhoppy, thank you so much for the info.  I would love the extended plans, if you have them.  I appreciate your help!

I found a pdf version of the extended plans on my computer with all of Ana's original coversion to built-in with sketchup details... I don't see a way to upload on here so contact me directly and I will email them to you:-)

I am new to this site, so I am not sure how to contact you for the plans.  Thank you so much!

Ok, I created an account.  But there must be something wrong with the site.  When I go to contact you a white pop-up occurs, but does not allow me to write anything :(.

Hopefully the bugs on the new site will get worked out soon! 

I had the same question as Meghan above. I get the same bug when trying to contact bhoppy for her copy of the plans. I hope Ana sees this soon! Or we can find a way to contact each other :(

I was able to get the contact window to work when I loaded this page with Internet Explorer - I was using Google Chrome before

I am planning on making two of these and putting them in a corner, but I do not know how sturdy they will be. Anyone know if the facing helps enough to sturdy these up or if they should have a back?

Does anyone know if Ana ever posted the extended plans with the built-in instructions?

This cube shelve is really cool because it has caster wheels that makes it movable. Having wheels will allow you to put it in your preferred place without needing to carry. A simple push and pull will do the job.

I am totally going to hire someone to make this for me because I don't have enough time between songwriting and acting and I hope this helped everyone else as well!

Going to build this weekend and I see in the tools list it calls for a kreg jig but does not mention it in the plans. Any advise on when to use or if I should just use the nails like in the plans.

So I've been getting emailed for years now about the extended plans, lately a lot!! I finally saw tonight where someone suggested I upload it so everyone can download the plans if they are so interested. So here is the link:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/119034030/An-a-Cubby-Plans

I feel a bit guilty since it's not my work but she hasn't updated the blog with plans for almost 2 years so hopefully she won't mind.

I'm new to this site but want to attempt this project with hubby soon. Looking it over though I see screws and nails are listed under shopping list but I don't see in the plan where the screws are used. Is it just nails all the way around, no screws?

Ana (or anyone else!) did you happen to save the cut out tree plans? Above you gave the link (Love those trees? Go to here for the pattern, from Jeni Wright of Team DIY.) but it directs to a main page and I have spent over an hour looking for the plans----any help? SO MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

I clicked on the link for the free plywood decorative tree wall art but it no longer exists (just goes to the main website). Does anyone have the PDF still by any chance? It's such a nice piece and I'd love to make it for my kids' room. Thanks! I searched for hours on the internet so I'm hoping I will be lucky :)

Ladyj - any luck getting the tree plan? I even tried to order the past issue, and I can only find back issues through Fall 2010.

Would it work to use 2x12 as the outer box and plywood as the inner shelf and no face framing?  You mentioned the face frame provides stability but I don't want extra ledges and corners just a thick outer box and narrow inner dividers.  Would there be enough stability just using pocket holes for every conection , offset when needed as to not hit screws coming from the other side or is there something I am missing?