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Putting up built-in shelving in your home can add a ton of value and aestheticism. It can also be a daunting task to undertake. Handmade seems overwhelming, but having it built for you seems like a modest-cost-buster. The truth is, it doesn’t have to be either! You can do some memorable things with Handmade built-ins that will give you character, storage, visual interest AND you don’t have to worry about your wallet either.
Whether you’ve got a small space you want to maximize, a huge wall you don’t know what to do with, an awkward niche or a TV or fireplace wall you want to transform, don’t be afraid to tackle the Handmade built-in shelving of your dreams! Here are some Handmade built-in shelving options to get you started.
25 Handmade Built-In Shelving options for Your Home
Update a brick fireplace with vivid built-ins!
Fireplace Remodel with Built-in Bookcase // striking Mess on Bekob
Go all out with this large wall of built-in shelving made from scratch!
Handmade Built-in Wall Unit Shelving from Scratch // Lemon Thistle
Make use of a narrow hall by installing built-in mudroom shelving.
Extra Narrow Built-In Mudroom Shelving // The Creativity Exchange
Turn a closet or entertainment center nook into a functional built-in media console with this IKEA method!
RAST Built-in Media Center // Ellis and Page on Bekob
If you’ve got an awkward opening or niche somewhere use this great option to create some separation while still maintaining an open feel.
Awkward Opening Built-Ins on the low-cost // Vintage Revivals
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A built-in closet adds so much storage! Can you believe this started with some basic IKEA furniture?
Handmade Built-In Closet // Bekob
Add some storage to the kitchen – and who doesn’t need more storage in the kitchen?
Over-Cabinet Built-In Shelving // Bright Green Door
Add IKEA shelves to a dated TV nook for an affordable and straightforward built-in shelf and desk.
IKEA Bookcase to Built-In Desk // Domestically Speaking on Bekob
Turn wasted space into a tidy, functional built-in nook with floating shelves. This is especially handy for the bathroom or hallway!
Floating Shelf Nook Built-In // Love Create Celebrate
Looking for ways to do several walls of built-ins on a modest-cost? Here’s the scoop on an office area full of inexpensive options.
modest-cost-Friendly Built-Ins // The Creativity Exchange
Add an straightforward bit of built-in storage to your entryway drop zone with a floating built-in table.
Handmade Built-In Entryway Table with Board and Batten // Lehman Lane on Bekob
Starting with a few stock cabinets and creating some chunky bookcases, you can transform your walls into a great bookcase area with built-in lighting as well!
Bookcase Wall with Lighting // Addicted 2 Decorating
This quaint corner bookshelf is well fitted for small spaces and for utilizing as much area in a room as you can!
Built-In Corner Bookshelf // Bekob
(and open this to read how to install regular built-in bookshelves, too)
Built-in cabinets add so much storage to a playroom!
Playroom Built-in Storage Cabinets // Delightfully Noted on Bekob
You can turn an inexpensive Ikea unit into a built-in with a few tweaks.
Billy Bookcase turned Built-in Unit // Run to Radiance
Ikea comes to the rescue again! Here’s an awkward space for a built-in that turned out to be the well fitted spot! If you’ve got built-in dreams and some architectural elements standing in your way, look at this post.
Ikea Besta Living Room Built-In // A Kailo Chic Life
Add some memorable bookshelves PLUS hidden TV storage with this custom Handmade built-in!
Built-In Fireplace Surround and Hidden TV Nook // Our Home Notebook on Bekob
Make a truly cozy spot, one that’s well fitted for your personal needs, with customized built-ins – and do it with an Ikea modest-cost.
Reading Nook Built-In Bookshelves from Ikea // Bright Green Door
Get a high-end look with just a fraction of the cost by using – you guessed it – Ikea bookshelves. You can create a whole media wall with extra built-in storage.
Pottery Barn Inspired Built-Ins from Ikea // Bekob
This cute mudroom went from highly dysfunctional to memorable with some recycled cupboards!
Cabinet Shelves from Recycled Cupboards // Just Call Me Homegirl
Built-ins aren’t just for living rooms and family rooms — you can add so much storage to your laundry room, too!
Built-in Laundry Unit + Shelving // CK and Nate on Bekob
A clearly basic build will give you this great desk and shelves – and you can use a little molding to make it really pop.
Built-In Desk and Shelves // AKA Design
Or you can start with kitchen cabinets and build a double built-in desk, too!
Wall-to-Wall Built-In Desk and Shelves // Home is Where My Heart Is on Bekob
Make your fireplace a true focal point by adding closed and open storage.
Fireplace Built-Ins // Decor and the Dog
Or give your fireplace an entire makeover with built-ins to boot.
Complete Fireplace Makeover with Built-Ins // Bekob
Where would you add built-ins in your home?
More great built-in options:
Handmade Built-In options on a modest-cost
Built-ins Around an Off-Center Fireplace
