Around the Corner Bookshelf - Updated Plans

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Free plans to build a corner bookshelf.  This bookshelf wraps around a corner, adding storage where you need it.  Free step by step plans with diagrams and shopping list from Ana-White.com

Dimensions
corner bookshelf
Dimensions shown above.

Preparation

Shopping List
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 10 feet long
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 8 feet long
  • 4 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
  • 1-1/4" pocket hole screws
  • 1-1/4" brad nails
  • wood glue
Cut List

MAIN BOOKSHELF - CAN BE MADE ALONE OR ADDED TO SIDES

  • 4 - 1x2 @ 11-1/4" side trim
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 26-1/2" - side panels
  • 4 - 2x2 @ 29" - legs
  • 4 - 2x2 @ 29-1/4" - top/bottom trim
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 29-1/4" middle and bottom shelves
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 29-1/4" - middle shelf trim
  • 1 - 1x12 @ 32-3/4" - top
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 32-3/4" - top trim

 

CORNER ADD ON

  • 2 - 1x2 @ 11-1/4" - side panel trim
  • 1- 1x12 @ 26-1/2" - side panel
  • 2 - 2x2 @ 29" - legs
  • 4 - 2x2 @ 16-1/2" - top and bottom trim
  • 2 - 1x12 @ 16-1/2" - bottom and middle shelf
  • 1 - 1x12 @ 18-1/2" - top
  • 2 - 1x2 @ 18-1/2" - top trim

 

BACKS

  • 1 - 1/4" plywood @ 27" x 19"
  • 1 - 1/4" plywood @ 27" x 31-2/4"
Tools
Tape Measure
Speed Square
Pencil
Safety Glasses
Kreg Jig
Drill
Circular Saw
Miter Saw
Brad Nailer
Power Sander

Instructions

Step 1

Attach 1x2 side trim pieces to the 1x12s.  If using pocket holes, drill along the front and back edges for attaching legs in later steps.

Step 2

Attach legs to side panels with pocket hole screws.

Step 3

Attach top supports to legs.

Step 4

Attach side trim to shelf.  Then attach entire shelf to the side panels.

Step 5

Step 6

Attach side trim pieces to the top.  Then attach top to the bookshelf base.

This completes the bookshelf.  You can also add a back (see last step).  You can also build single bookshelves along side the corner bookshelves following steps 1-6.

Step 7

For the corner add on, build a third side panel as done in step 1 and 2.

Attach to main bookshelf with pocket holes.

Step 8

Add middle shelf with 1x2 trim pre-attached.

Step 9

Add bottom shelf with 2x2 trim attached.

Step 10

Build top and attach on top.

Step 11

Nail or staple back on with glue.

Step 12