Large leaning shelves. Featuring five shelves, ranging in size from large to small, this leaning shelf will store and stylize any space.
And while this plan only calls for one leaning wall shelf, you will have enough scrap plywood or MDF leftover to build a second one.
Other ways that you can save? 2x4s are cheaper than 1x4s, so try adding strength and saving several dollars by using 2x4s for the legs. 1x3s are about 1/2 the cost of 1x4s, so try using 1x3s for the shelf trim instead of the 1x4 shelf trim.
Preparation
6 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
1 - sheet 3/4" Hardwood Playood or MDF 3/4" Thick, cut as shown in cutting layout
60 - 1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws
35 1 1/4" Wood Screws
2 Heavy Duty Picture hanging Kits
Wood Glue
120 Grit Sandpaper
Wood Filler
2 - 1x4 @ 77 4/8" (Shelf Sides, cut and mark in step 1)
5 - 1x4 @ 33" (Shelf Supports)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 17 1/4" x 31 1/2" (Bottom Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 14 1/4" x 31 1/2" (2nd Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 12 1/4" x 31 1/2" (3rd Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 10 1/4" x 31 1/2" (4th Shelf)
1 - 3/4" Plywood @ 8 1/4" x 31 1/2" (5th Shelf)
2 - 1x4 @ 17 1/4" (Bottom Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 14 1/4" (2nd Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 12 1/4" (3rd Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 10 1/4" (4th Shelf Trim)
2 - 1x4 @ 8 1/4" (Top Shelf Trim
5 - 1x4 @ 33" (Shelf Back Trim)
See PDF
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU CUT THE SHELF SUPPORTS @ 33″ and NOT 31 1/2″ (See Comments)
Instructions
Step 1
And just in case one of those diagrams is a little teeny to read, here’s an expandable view. You can click the diagram for a larger view.
Comments
Janine (not verified)
Thu, 01/06/2011 - 08:13
Can you get plans for this
Can you get plans for this for 9 feet tall. Thanks!
Hello, Again! … (not verified)
Tue, 01/11/2011 - 17:55
[...] plans for building
[...] plans for building Pottery Barn furniture for cheap! I would like hubby to build two of these leaning bookcases for our dining room so that we can get rid of our cheap buffet that we bought 12 years ago. [...]
KyleesDad (not verified)
Wed, 02/02/2011 - 06:57
Ana, Were the plans edited
Ana,
Were the plans edited to accommodate Jake's error submission above?
Thanks.
Jodie Lynch (not verified)
Wed, 02/02/2011 - 15:46
Love, love, love this. I
Love, love, love this. I don't have a lot of experience but I'm going to try it.
K (not verified)
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 06:20
I read the comments a little
I read the comments a little too late.. Now I have to cut my shelves to fit properly on the supports on both shelves :( Not good..
Please fix this error !
Still love your plans ! :)
Kari (not verified)
Wed, 02/09/2011 - 08:27
I'm planning on making three
I'm planning on making three of these, but using two for desks. So, for the two that are desks, should I just have 3 shelves per and make the "desk" shelf the same size as the bottom shelf in the plans?
This is what I'm wanting to make: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/bookcases-cabinets/sloane-grey-…
Advice is definitely appreciated!!!
manygoats (not verified)
Wed, 02/16/2011 - 11:25
@Kari - that's exactly what I
@Kari - that's exactly what I would do.
Living Room Ma… (not verified)
Fri, 02/18/2011 - 05:13
[...] more light in. –I’m
[...] more light in. –I’m building an office system similar to this one using these plans or these plans. I haven’t decided which one I want to do although I’m leaning more toward the first [...]
_chloeaustin_
Mon, 05/02/2011 - 10:04
Awesome!
LOVE this! I was just looking to buy some of these for my new office & thought they were ridiculously priced. I even love the design of this even better! Off to the store I go! :)
Donna Gelineau (not verified)
Mon, 08/15/2011 - 15:42
Just made one using your design.
Ana, I just made one using your design, or picture of your design, but adjusting for our measurements.
It turned out great! I am just learning to use power tools and build and all that, so this was a fun project.
http://renoandreorginization.blogspot.com/2011/08/finishing-up-few-thin…