This Do-it-yourself projects category features a collection of DIY free woodworking plans to shelf units and all types of shelving systems from woodworker related web sites. The woodworking information found on these sites range in quantity and quality.
Designed on paper and built about a year ago with oak. Sketchup model is done in cherry.
Build this wall mounted shelf for a more up-to-date look. Easy to build and has a sleek appearance. Follow along at the link to build your own wall shelves.
Picture ledges such as these will help to keep the holes in the walls to a minimum. Build picture ledges using these free woodworking plans.
This triangle display shelf is pretty neat. It is an easy build and you could modify the size to suit your display items. Click on the link and you will find the free plans to build your own display shelf.
This is a downloadable plan to help you build this recessed shelving unit. Suitable for a bathroom or any room in the house.
This curved shelving unit would make a great place for collectables or displays. Build it using these free woodworking plans.
This project features a shelf for over the window with a built-in curtain rod. Here are the free step-by-step instructions.
Get your craft area organized by building and installing some of these shelves for your craft paints. It is easy to do, just follow this free tutorial.
Build a set of suitcase wall shelves using these free woodworking instructions.
This wooden wall mounted shelf features a shallow shelf and pegs for hanging things on.
Bring order and organization to your back to schools routine by creating a chalkboard shelf with these simple step by step instructions.
Build this beautiful open shelving unit using the free step-by-step woodworking plans available at the link.
Honeycomb shelves are build using six pieces of lumber cut to the same length at 30 degree angles. Be sure to follow through to page 2 to see the finishing process.
These box shelves are amazingly sturdy, thanks to the two-layer, 1/2 inch plywood design. The thickness and the overlapping joints make them strong enough to display or store anything. You can even park yourself on one if you need to!
If you have a kitchen window that gets lots of light perhaps you need to build a window ledge plant shelf like this one. Its easy.
These floating “u” shaped shelves are easy to build and perfect for displaying picture frames or collections. Follow along at the link for the free plans and instructions to build your own.
This shelf is an easy build when you follow along at the link to see how it was done.
Here is a great place to hang your coat or hat, and it breaks down easily for moving or storage.
While this shelf was built to use in a Star Wars themed room, it could easily be used anywhere. Here is how to build it.
This shelf features eight small cubbies in a vintage paint finish. Free simple step by step plans use standard lumber and simple tools. Build this Number Cubby Shelf for under $10.
With just a few tools and old pallets, you can build this wall mounted pallet shelf. Here is how.
Take advantage of vertical unused space by building a tower shelf. the free step-by-step plans are available at the link. You can even use scrap wood for this build.
Build this simple plywood pegboard organizer using just plywood and a few other small pieces of wood and dowels. This one is 2 x 4 feet but you could modify the size to suit your needs following the same directions. So handy in your entryway, kitchen, office, home gyn or just about anywhere.
Learn how to build an interlocking shelf unit using the free plans at the link. This method of using cross-lap joints is a traditional technique for joining pieces together eliminating the need for screws.
Here is a free tutorial to build and install these suspended shelves. Beautiful.
Build a crate shelf using pallets or reclaimed lumber if you like that look. Here is how.
Build a set of interlocking display shelves using these free instructions. Awesome.
Build this bathroom shelving unit and attach it to the wall in the bathroom for added storage for towels etc. Here are the free plans.
Build these wall mounted plywood shelves using the free instructions provided at the link.
Build this cubby wall shelf unit using the free woodworking plans at the link.