I have built three of these so far: one for my daughter, one for her best friend, and one for my cousin's son for their baby shower (books instead of cards). I've modified it and tweaked it a little each time but the overall finished product is basically the same. It's about 36" tall but the same width and depth as the Kentwood plan. I put the one shelf tall enough so that the biggest books can live on the bottom. I used beadboard for the backing but I think the next time I'll use either 1/4" plywood or common boards and Kreg them together. This takes less than a day to build and less than $40 in lumber. Easy to make, easy to assemble, and endless possibilities to finish.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Whatever your heart desires
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project