Say yes, to inspirational DIY Shelves! I think we can all agree that a home without shelves just doesn’t feel right, so it should come as no surprise as to how Important shelves are to our lives at home. You may not realize it until you try living without them, whether you’re looking for storage space or just ideas for your home decor – shelves are a quick and simple solution (especially DIY floating shelves) to transform your home into something beautiful.
We’ve compiled a list of 44 Impressive DIY Shelves you can easily do at home. These ideas are cheap and easy, so easy that some might only take you a few minutes to set up whilst others are more suited for a weekend project. We have shelves to cover almost every area of your home from bedrooms to kitchens to bathrooms, so whether you’re looking for something to store the kids toys or a shelf to display your favorite family photos you’ll find the right one here. We have a wide variety of shelves that sit on the floor and shelves that are suspended and all of them can be extremely useful yet still add a touch of style. So go ahead, explore this awesome collection of DIY Shelves and get inspired to try out your favorite. You’ll love your new shelves and enjoy the extra storage space.
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DIY Floating Shelves
Beautiful floating wooden shelves that are both functional and stylish. This idea is very easy to implement and only requires a few set of supplies. It’s actually surprisingly cheap and you just need quality wood that you can buy for cheap or use some leftover pieces from previous projects. These gorgeous plywood shelves are very sturdy and you should have no problems placing any sort of heavy items on them. Full Instructions Shanty-2-chic
DIY Pallet Bookshelf
Pallets are so adorable cause they’re so easy to work with and you can make almost anything with them. They’re so versatile and cheap, in fact, you can even get them for free. So create this beautiful bookshelf with an old pallet. If you’re looking for a more rustic decor idea then you might want to stain your pallet bookshelf rather than paint it. Full Instructions Notinggrace
Entry Way Shelf
Conveniently placed, this entry way shelf is easy to make and very useful especially if you’ve got kids around the house who tend to leave shoes, clothes or school bags all over the floor. This shelf idea is perfect for you if you’re looking to keep your house neat and organized. It’s cheap to make too, using a few pieces of reclaimed wood, nail them to the wall. Use one piece as the actual shelf and then just add a few hooks. Full Instructions Bakersjar
Basket Shelf
We love this idea even though these shelves are not your traditional wooden shelves. If you’re looking for shelf ideas for your bathroom to keep your toilet paper in or even all your bathroom shampoos, lotion, cream and make-up then this is a quick and easy solution, the baskets are quite cheap and can be purchased at Walmart, target or bed bath and beyond. Simply nail or glue the baskets to the wall and you’re done. These are so cute and would still look amazing if placed in the bedroom. Full Instructions Organizingmadefun
Box Shelf
These clever shelves are made out of wooden boxes (this idea is very similar to wooden crate ideas we’ll see later in this list). DIY shelves can’t get any easier to do than this, all you need are the wooden boxes of which you can find some for cheap at any thrift store or flea market or if you happen to have old boxes lying around you could use those. Attach them to the wall and you can even take it a step further by painting them to match your decor. These shelves are gorgeous and versatile at the same time you can use them for planters as shown or for your collection of favorite books. Full Instructions Smileandwave
DIY Door Shelf
This DIY door shelf idea has to be the most stunning and unique idea we have ever seen. Repurpose an old door into this gorgeous corner shelf, attach the shelf to any corner in your home but it would probably look best in the living room. Full Instructions Craftaholicsanonymous
Log Wall Shelf (Idea Only)
Amazing log shelf that would be ideal for any cabin (it should fit in nicely) or if you’re looking for a more rustic kind of feel this shelf is perfect cause it’s sort of edgy and manly in a way. A cost effective solution to building your own shelves, all you need are pieces of logs that you can chop yourself or ask someone to do it for you. If all this sounds like too much work then you can buy a few these at Walmart or home depot I think you can find them in the same location as fire wood. Cut them to size, stain them if you want the rustic look or even paint them to match your decor then nail them to the wall. Full Instructions Touchofclass
Belt Suspended Shelf
Another smart upcycling idea, this belt suspended shelf is easy to make, cheap and adds a touch of unique style that says a lot about you. Creative, simple and poise you can have this shelf set up and ready for use within an hour – gathering materials is easy, a flat piece of wood (you can buy one for cheap or use leftover pieces from previous projects) and two belts you can buy from any thrift store or use any old belts you have. You could even use leather straps in place of belts and make multiple shelves one over the other if you prefer. Full Instructions eHow
Night Stand Shelf (Idea Only)
Cute little night stand shelf that doubles as a bedside table. This easy to replicate shelf from Ikea sits on the floor at bed level and contains four spaces to store your books and anything you feel you need by your bedside. It could be a family photo picture frame, flowers or of course a night lamp. Use plywood (as it’s easy to cut and shape) and glue for sticking the parts together and finish it off with paint of your choice. Set it up in your bedroom, guest room or the kid’s room, it really doesn’t matter because it looks great in any room. Full Instructions Thelaurenelizabeth
DIY Crate Bookshelf
We love working with crates because they are so easy to work with and are a cheap material. I mean, we can’t stress enough how easy they are to work with. This DIY crate bookshelf is made entirely out of crates stack and piled on top of each other one after the other it’s as simple as that. This DIY project should take you no longer than an afternoon to complete. You can find crates for free at flea markets or ask your local wine stores they usually throw them out. Glue them together then stain them if you want that aged rustic look. Full Instructions Taramichelleinteriors
Guitar Shelf (Idea Only)
What a way to put a unique spin on a guitar. If you don’t mind cutting a guitar in half (ouch!), of course it goes without say that the guitar should be an old guitar or one you don’t need any more. Simply cut the guitar in half then use the hollow space inside as a shelf by placing pieces of the guitar itself as shelves then screw it to the wall. Decorate the inside with lights as shown (optional). Build it for the living room, bedroom or the kid’s bedroom especially if they play instruments in fact you can even make this shelf as a gift. Full Instructions Instagram
DIY Gallery Shelves
Beautiful gallery wall that you can make yourself at home, these shelves are big enough to fit almost any size picture frame yet small enough to not take up space in your hall way. Display all your favorite family photos (or books if you prefer) with pride, these shelves will look perfect when set in the hall way, living room or dining room. Set up is quite easy and affordable all you need to do is attach the shelves to the wall by gluing or screwing them in. Make one or as many as you need and paint them to match your interior decor. Full Instructions Manditremayne
Headboard Shelf
If you’re looking for a great shelf idea for your bedroom then you might want to consider this eye catching headboard shelf that is conveniently placed above the bed acting as both a shelf and headboard. Great storage space for picture frames, lamps or novels. It’s not hard to make and easily transforms a plain bedroom wall into a thing of beauty (even when not placed directly above the bed) just by attaching this single shelf. Go ahead and make it for your bedroom and you can stain it to get that rustic feel or paint it white (another great color for this). Full Instructions Robin-happyathome
Hanging Shelf
This adorable hanging shelf is great if you’re not looking to build an entire shelving unit or are not willing to drill holes into your walls. All you need are a couple of boards, ropes, hooks and a drill to make the holes in the boards. You could set up this shelf in the living room or hallway but you could also make a miniature version of these shelves by using fewer boards (maybe two or three) and hang it in the bathroom, kitchen, pantry or bedroom. It’s easy to customize and comes together so beautifully. Full Instructions Drivenbydecor
Stationery Shelf (Idea Only)
Simple straight forward shelving unit that’s great to store all your office stationery and crafts or use it to keep the kids stationery, this bookshelf sits on the floor and contains five units big enough to fit boxes in. If you use plywood to build this amazing shelf, it’s going to be light enough to easily be moved around. You will need five 3 to 4 foot boards or whatever number of boards that you feel you will need for your project. You can use boards from your previous projects, scraps you can find at junk yards or just buy it for cheap at target. Full Instructions Mrsgilchristsclass
Love Floating Shelf (Idea Only)
Display your love for your home with this precious love shelf, it’s extremely easy to do and should take you about an hour to complete. Using pieces of planks that you can easily buy for cheap, get pieces from old pallets or even recycle from old furniture this is one of the easiest DIY shelves you can make. Simply nail or glue the wood to the wall spelling out the word “love” as shown and your done. You will need about eleven pieces of wood of various lengths (the longer the wood, the bigger the shelf will be) now this shelf may not have a lot of room for actual storage but can work great as part of your home decor. Full Instructions Pinterest
Wine Rack Shelf
Pallets are always a joy to work with because once you build your shelf you don’t really need to do anything else. The vintage look of pallets is gorgeous and always seems to fit in anywhere this wine rack shelf can attest to that, with minimal work you can build this shelf for yourself (or buy it from etsy). Use an old pallet and nail it to the wall you can make your shelf as big as you like by using a bigger pallet. In this case, you’re using your shelf to hold wine bottles but you could also use it for books, dvd’s or anything else that can fit. Full Instructions Etsy
Abstract Corner Shelf (Idea Only)
An Elegant shelf that is not only stylish but functional as well, this abstract shelf will take any boring corner in your home from boring to classy especially if you’re looking for a more modern type of decor. This adorable zig zag shelf is ideal for small apartments as it doesn’t take up a lot of space and since most apartments don’t have space to spare, this shelf makes great use of space that would have otherwise gone to waste. So using a few boards glue them together to make a zig zag (as shown) and attach to any corner or you can buy one. Full Instructions Dornob
Rustic Shelf With Ikea Ekby Bracket
This project is a quick and easy one if you can screw brackets into a wall you can do build these shelves. You can buy the boards from home depot (grab a few screws too) or use recycled boards you may have, you will need to buy the brackets from Ikea and that’s all you need. The boards should be about four to five feet long, now place your rustic boards (you may need to stain your boards to get the rustic look) into the brackets at both ends and screw the brackets into the wall. Make one of these shelves or as many as you need since they’re so easy to set up. Full Instructions Ashadeofteal
Shutter Bathroom Shelf
One of the more unique ideas we’ve seen, this shutter window shelf is a wonderful addition to your bathroom. Find an old shutter window and nail it to your bathroom wall, add a wire basket and a few hooks and you’re pretty much done. But don’t just settle for that, go a step further by painting it any color of your choice to match your bathroom theme. It’s a great idea to keep all your bathroom accessories in one place. Full Instructions Artsyvava
Branch Shelf
Oh how we love this branch shelf. It’s simple, stunning and so useful yet frugal at the same time. It goes without say that you will need branches of course with that “V shape” get two of them and cut them down to the same size and screw them to the wall. Add your shelf which you can make from plywood and you’re done. You can do so much more with these shelves like you could use bigger rustic branches; it’s all up to your imagination. Full Instructions Familyhandyman
Bedside Floating Box Shelf
This is a great DIY project idea and it’s easy and inexpensive. Cut four pieces of plywood about a foot long each if you would like a smaller shelf then use smaller measurements. After gluing the pieces together attach the shelf to the wall, add your own creative touch by also using it as an art canvas and let your imagination run wild. Store your favorite novels in your new gorgeous floating box shelf. Full Instructions Paris-lareunion
Recycled Pallet Shelf (Idea Only)
Probably the most frugal idea yet, this amazing shelf is made from recycled pallets that you can even get for free from flea markets. This particular shelf is used as a photo gallery and you can do the same or replace the picture frames with whatever you like. The hallway or living room would be the perfect place to set up this simple shelf or even the kitchen, were you can use it to hold spices. Make as many as you like the possibilities are endless. Full Instructions Hiconsumption
Ladder Shelf (Idea Only)
You will love how easy this idea is, recycling is not only fun but it’s good to know that you’re also doing some good for the environment. All you need for this alluring ladder shelf are: a ladder (of course), a drill, some paint and sand paper or belt sander machine. Now what you need to do is scrub your ladder thoroughly with sandpaper or belt sander machine to make it smooth then stain it for a rustic look or paint it any color of your choice for a more modern feel (as shown here). Once done, drill a hole in every step (these holes will be used to place your hangers) then lay the ladder against the wall and with a few extra pieces of wood nail the ladder to the wall at the most outer steps on each end of the ladder. Full Instructions Pinterest
DIY Bathroom Floating Shelves
Similar to the “living room floating shelves” these bathroom shelves are perfect for a small bathroom. About two feet long, they’re easy to make and look amazing anywhere. These plywood made shelves are strong and steady so it’s safe to place even heavy items on them, for your bathroom though, you could use it to keep towels, toilet paper, soaps etc. Be creative and put your own spin on these shelves. Full Instructions Misadventuresofthecranes
Kid’s Room Shelf (Idea Only)
Simple and cute kid’s room shelf that will put a smile on your little princess’s face and it’s beautifully decorated with colorful wallpaper. You could change the wallpaper to match your child’s favorite things for example; the wallpapers could be wallpapers of different Disney princesses. This is a fun project that the kids will love and they can even join in by letting them do their own drawings or paintings. Full Instructions Color24
Floating Shelf Above TV (Idea Only)
Conveniently placed this floating shelf above the TV will be an elegant addition to your home decor. You can also use this idea to make a shelf out of wood it’s quite simple to do as you’ll only need to make one, unless of course you’re making for more than one TV. Get a cheap board, cut it to size and simply attach it to the wall above your TV then use it to keep your books, vase, a flower bouquet or dvd’s. Full Instructions Pinterest
Multipurpose Kitchen Shelf
Here’s a cute little shelf that can be used to store various items from books, frying pans, jars, aprons and mixers. This adorable little shelf sits on the floor and is about 3 feet high we love the color and the mounted plates right above it. Steal this idea for yourself and make one for your kitchen were it should fit in nicely. Full Instructions Bhg
Dining Room Open Shelving
Large dining room shelves that are perfect for a room with space, in this case, they are used in the dining room hence the name but really they can be used anywhere there’s a lot of space. Transform any plain wall (that would have otherwise gone wasted) into extra storage space. These shelves cover the whole wall from top to bottom as shown and there’s a space of 17 inches between each shelf giving you a lot of room for storage and the rustic look is a great cozy idea to have in any home. Full Instructions Thewoodgraincottage
Easy Shelf Over Bed (Idea Only)
Gorgeous simple shelf idea that is so easy to make you’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll be done. This slim whiteboard shelf is just right for the bedroom with its modern minimalist sort of style therefore it would work great for those who are looking for a more minimalist type of decor. We also love the use of brackets to hold the shelf in place because brackets are so easy to work with you just need to screw them in. You can buy a cheap board or use repurposed wood and paint it white to easily upgrade your bedroom. Full Instructions Pinterest
Repurposed Crates
Repurposed wooden crates are probably the easiest way to build shelves (and they do make really beautiful shelves) you only need a few crates that you can find for cheap then paint or stain them to match your existing decor. Then attach them to the wall for both unique style and functionality, this is such a cool idea and it will only cost you a couple of bucks or even nothing at all. You can find crates at any thrift store or flea market even your local supermarket may give some for free cause they usually dispose them. Full Instructions Acutedesigns
Pink Branch Shelves
The idea here is similar to our “branch shelf” idea but with a little twist. If you’re a nature lover or just looking to bring the outdoors closer to home then this is the perfect shelf for you. This is definitely a simple and frugal way to build your shelf. Find good branches that will fit your decor and cut them to size then attach a shelf at both ends of your branches as shown then of course attach the shelves to the wall. Full Instructions Bhg
Corner Shelves
These stunning triangular corner shelves are a clever way to make use of that space around corners that usually goes wasted. They are easy to make and should be great fun, cut boards into the right triangle sizes for your corner (you can find cheap boards at home depot or you could use some leftover pieces from previous projects) then simply attach to the wall. These shelves will look good in the hallway or bedroom but really anywhere with a corner will work. Full Instructions 4men1lady
Suspended Shelf
This suspended shelf is so beautiful and perfect for the bedroom cause not only can you use it to keep your make up, books, night light etc but it can also function as a dressing table especially when paired with the mirror on the wall. We love the gold plated chains suspending the shelf by two hooks placed on both ends of the shelf, one way you can make this idea your own is by using a rustic shelf and painting the chains a color that will blend well with your decor. Full instructions Marthastewart
DIY Rustic Ikea Shelves
Another great example of using brackets to quickly and easily set up a shelf, get these gorgeous shelves from Ikea or find cheaper ones at your nearest thrift store or simply use any boards you may have leftover from previous projects. You can stain your shelf to give it that rustic look then all you need are brackets to screw your new shelves in. These shelves would look great in the hallway or living room and since they only take a couple of minutes to set up, you can make as many as you need. Full Instructions Thediyplaybook
DIY HoneyComb Shelves (Idea Only)
Honeycomb shelves are some of the most creative shelves out there coupled with their captivating beauty is the ease of making this honeycomb shelf unit for yourself. They’re so simple and frugal to make cause they only require a few pieces of wood per unit. They would look great in the kitchen, living room, the kid’s rooms or anywhere they are needed because they are so versatile. Full Instructions Luonashop
Toy Chubby Shelf
Cute little toy shelf perfect for the kid’s rooms, now your child can store their toys neatly after they are done playing. This beautiful shelf sits on the floor so it’s easy for any child to reach and it’s steady enough not to topple over therefore avoiding injuries. It contains six units with plenty of space to fit all kinds of toys of any shape and size. You could make one and paint it your child’s favorite color. Full Instructions Remodelaholic
Hanging Photo Gallery Shelf
These photo gallery shelf is actually more versatile than it looks, not only can you use it to hold picture frames but you could use it to hold plates, books or even art prints. We love the little lip on the shelves that help secure your pictures in place, the white color of these shelves perfectly match their surroundings and the rope used to suspend these shelves is actually more of a decoration thing because the shelves are attached to the wall. So try these quick and easy shelves that should only take a couple minutes to make depending on how many you do. Full Instructions Abeautifulmess
Wooden Box Hanging Shelf
This wooden box is so pretty and similar to crate shelves it’s one of the easiest shelves you can make. You can find wooden boxes like this one at most thrift stores or flea markets for cheap, the hook and rope shouldn’t be hard to find either. Make two holes (for the rope) one on each end of your wooden box as shown then attach the wooden box to the wall, place your hook above and using the rope, hang your shelf. Paint it to match your decor or leave it as is either way it will still look great. Full Instructions Brit
Recycled Pallet Bathroom Shelf (Idea Only)
We love this recycled pallet bathroom shelf simply because it’s made from used pallets and we already mentioned how easy pallets are to work with and not to mention the money you save. Build this neat shelf for your bathroom but it can also work for your living room, hallway or even kitchen. Add as many units as you need for a perfect display of your family photos, favorite books or just to keep your shampoos and soaps. Full Instructions Pinterest
Cute Dining Shelves
Simple and beautiful dining shelves that will upgrade your dining room, you can get these DIY shelves for cheap and if you can’t find these exact shelves you can simply use any plywood board and paint it white. All you need to do is stick the shelves to the wall and you’re done, make as many as you need this is a great solution for quick and easy DIY shelves. Full Instructions Cozycottagecute
Simple Office Shelves
We love how these shelves seem to bring the room together they are well suited for your home office but will work just as well in a pantry. The pipes supporting these shelves add to the industrial feel of the whole decor, they are strong and steady and can handle heavy items. This shelf is so versatile and really a dream for anyone working from home or anyone looking to store a lot of heavy items. Full Instructions Dearlillieblog
Entry Way Crate Shelves
Save money with this great idea, we already know that wooden crates are one of the most frugal ways to build yourself amazing shelves and it’s so easy too. You just need a couple of crates that you can easily find at thrift stores and paint or stain them to match your home decor then attach them to the wall (use crates of different sizes) for a unique shelving unit. This project is fun and definitely worth a try. Full Instructions Theverden
DIY Picture Frame Shelf
This is a clever shelf idea that lets you convert a picture frame into this gorgeous shelf that you will fall in love with. Use it to keep all your bathroom essentials neatly organized as it contains eleven units big enough to fit most bathroom items. You can also put your own spin to this idea by staining the frame for a rustic look, use it to display family photos or build one in the kitchen to hold spice and peppers. Full Instructions iHeartnaptime
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