This remodel inspiration by room walkthrough stays in the order the work happens.
Stand-alone shelving units are versatile pieces. They offer both form and function to the design in any room – providing much needed storage and display opportunities. Building your own shelving unit is a great way to ensure that it matches the style of your space – be it industrial, farmhouse, modern or anything else. You can also guarantee that it fits all of your specific needs – does it have to be portable? Use casters! Store lots of small toys? Cubbies or buckets! Fit into a tight spot? Get the right dimensions! When it comes to shelving units, you don’t need to buy something from the showroom to get it right. You can make it yourself, and make it totally YOU. Here are just a few examples of Handmade shelving units that we love.
20 notable Handmade Shelving Units
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These notable wood and metal shelving units were inspired by Restoration Hardware furniture pieces. The building plans and walkthrough are very detailed as well.
Industrial Metal Shelves // AKA Design
This clearly cute wooden rolling unit was based on a vintage metal shelf. The inspiration piece was nice, but the Handmade version is even better!
Replica Vintage Shelving Unit on Casters // Jaime Costiglio
This shelf is great for storing lots of different sized items – just as you would in a pantry. Plus, they roll out of the way when needed.
Rolling Metal Pantry Shelves // AKA Design
A rolling bookcase is great with an area that pulls double duty. Keep it out when you’re using the items, roll it out of the way when you need more space , pull it into the next room for straightforward sharing!
Faux Bois Rolling Bookcase // 4 Men 1 Lady
Slat-wood shelving is popular in many spaces – like closets and basements – but it can add some nordic charm when put in an open area like a playroom or bedroom!
Swedish Style Open Slat Shelving // Ana White
This Scandi-style shelf is direct, clean and just looks plain neat.
Scandinavian-Style Dowel Shelf // Sinnen Rausch
You can create a vintage look with this walkthrough for an old-school A-frame ladder shelf.
A-Frame Ladder Shelf // Vintage Revivals
All you need is one board and you can create a chic and modern leaning shelving unit.
One Sheet Plywood Leaning Shelf // Bekob
Or make this leaning ladder wall unit for a more traditional look.
Leaning Ladder Wall Unit // Ana White
Make your own bookcase with adjustable shelves! This unit would be handy for any room with changing needs – like an office or playroom.
Adjustable Shelf Bookcase // Bekob
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Stand-alone shelving units are versatile pieces. They offer both form and function to the design in any room – providing much needed storage and display opportunities. Building your own shelving unit is a great way to ensure that it matches the style of your space – be it industrial, farmhouse, modern or anything else. You can also guarantee that it fits all of your specific needs – does it have to be portable? Use casters! Store lots of small toys? Cubbies or buckets! Fit into a tight spot? Get the right dimensions! When it comes to shelving units, you don’t need to buy something from the showroom to get it right. You can make it yourself, and make it totally YOU. Here are just a few examples of Handmade shelving units that we love.
20 notable Handmade Shelving Units
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These cubbies are reminiscent of a general store and have a very authentic feel – but you can make them yourself instead of paying top dollar for antiques.
General Store Cubbies // Ana White
An x-beam bookshelf has a very traditional yet updated feel that’s well fitted for a living area.
X-Beam Bookshelf // Ana White
Like the look and feel of West Elm, but can’t seem to shell out the dough? Make this knock-off shelving unit instead.
West Elm Inspired Bookshelf // Better When Built
It might look like this shelving unit cost a ton of cash and came right from the high-end showroom, but that’s all an illusion. It’s actually a very doable Handmade.
3-Tier Wall Mount Shelving Unit (from scratch) // Home With Lo
This cabinet unit is amazingly functional with the combination of storage opportunities it provides – open shelving, closed door storage, baskets, and more!
Combination Storage Cabinet Unit // Woodshop Diaries
Cube shelving offers a clean, direct look that’s really versatile and clearly functional for nearly every room of the house.
6 Cube Shelving Unit // Ana White
Upcycle some old ladders into this eclectic shelving unit.
2 Ladder Shelf // Funky Junk Interiors
Or use old cupboard doors to make a smaller shelving unit for a tight spot.
Cupboard Doors to Bookshelf Upcycle // My Repurposed Life
Here’s a great little shelf that’s well fitted for storing lots of small items.
The Bucket Shelf // Jaime Costiglio
And in this unit you get the added advantage of having a larger bin-style area for bigger items.
Bookcase with Toy Storage // Rogue Engineer
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