30+ Tutorials for Handmade Wall Shelves

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Tired of the same old drab, big box store shelves? Looking for something with more personality? Handmade those wall shelves! You can add so much character and style to your home with the right shelves. When you make them yourself, you’re able to customize to get just the right size, fit and look. Want something rustic? Eclectic? Modern? Traditional? Well, we’ve got Handmade shelving options – big and small – for any style home. Here are some of our favorites.

30+ Handmade Shelving options & Tutorials

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These log wall shelves look like a piece of the forest right on your wall. They’re so rustic and unique.

Rustic Floating Log Shelves // Fix This Build That

Use direct black brackets and distressed wood to make these stylish shelves.

direct Rustic Industrial Shelves // Lauren McBride

These floating rustic shelves have so much character – they are clearly narrow so fit in small spaces, and the wood is recycled.

Slim Rustic Industrial Floating Shelves // Seeking Lavender Lane

Here are some rustic shelves with touches of modern elements that give them an updated feel – with the clean, light wood shelves and the geometric background, the industrial metal stands out.

Modern Industrial Open Shelves // Sugar Bee Crafts

Use plywood instead of reclaimed boards to make create an even more industrial feeling with your pipe shelves.

Plywood Pipe TV Unit // Twelve on Main

Mini industrial shelves are well fitted for displaying small items.

Mini Industrial Shelves // Love Create Celebrate

Make chunky corbels for your distressed shelves for an authentic farmhouse feel.

Rustic Farmhouse Corbel Shelf // Twelve on Main for Bekob

Painted corbels matched with the stained wood shelves look memorable.

Two-Tone Corbel Shelves // Lost and Found

Make your own thin corbels, and rock the two-toned look with farmhouse inspired open shelving like this.

Modern Corbel Shelves // Christina’s Adventures

You can make the whole shelving wall – corbels and everything – out of the same reclaimed lumber! Talk about stretching your dollar!

Reclaimed Wood Shelves and Corbels // Twelve on Main

With thicker wood and pre-cut brackets, you can have a more traditional farmhouse look. Pair them with a cute cabinet for closed storage.

Chunky White Farmhouse Shelves // Inspired By Charm

These open shelves have a cool twist – the brackets are actually from a handrail system! A clever and unique re-imagining.

Farmhouse Shelves with Hand Rail Brackets // The Painted Hive

A chunky, rustic wall shelf unit is great in a bathroom or entryway.

Two-Tier Wall Shelf Unit // My Love 2 Create for My Repurposed Life

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Tired of the same old drab, big box store shelves? Looking for something with more personality? Handmade those wall shelves! You can add so much character and style to your home with the right shelves. When you make them yourself, you’re able to customize to get just the right size, fit and look. Want something rustic? Eclectic? Modern? Traditional? Well, we’ve got Handmade shelving options – big and small – for any style home. Here are some of our favorites.

30+ Handmade Shelving options & Tutorials

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Geometric shelving has a direct, clean look that’s modern – but can be traditional or rustic depending on how you finish the wood.

Triangle Shelves // Dwell striking

Create a vintage feel by making an apothecary wall shelf for a smaller space.

Apothecary Wall Shelf // Rogue Engineer

These modern, scandi-style shelves use copper tubing as brackets – and you’ve got to see how she attaches it all.

Copper Peg Shelves // Vintage Revivals

The matching floating shelves and mantel here are an straightforward build.

Modern Floating Shelves and Matching Mantel Shelf // A Crafted Passion

You won’t believe how straightforward it is to install these floating shelves with stylish corner brackets – well fitted for an office space!

15 Minute Gold Bracket Floating Shelves // Vintage Revivals

The clear, minimalist look of these Handmade shelves is ultra sleek and modern.

Modern Plexiglass Shelves // Shabby Creek Cottage

Wood and glass together give a modern-traditional vibe.

Hanging Modern Glass Shelves // My Repurposed Life

Combine plexiglass, reclaimed wood and chunky hardware for a modernized industrial look. The walkthrough makes this build look like a breeze.

Industrial Modern Floating Shelves // Vintage Revivals

A cute, petite peg shelf unit would be an solid modern solution in a small space that needs just a touch more storage.

Peg Shelf // The Merrythought

Or, for a larger space – say an entire wall – use this giant pegboard inspired plywood and dowel creation.

Giant Pegboard Shelves // Vintage Revivals

Add some direct rustic shelves for a nice home office area.

Rustic Shelves // Bekob

Get creative with floating shelves and use unexpected items, like these suitcases, to fit the theme and style of your space.

Floating Suitcase Shelves // Grillo Designs

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Tired of the same old drab, big box store shelves? Looking for something with more personality? Handmade those wall shelves! You can add so much character and style to your home with the right shelves. When you make them yourself, you’re able to customize to get just the right size, fit and look. Want something rustic? Eclectic? Modern? Traditional? Well, we’ve got Handmade shelving options – big and small – for any style home. Here are some of our favorites.

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Or maybe try some old drawers for another unique shelf option.

Drawer Shelves // Shades of Grey for Bekob

Recycle crates by hanging them right on the wall for some clever storage.

Hanging Crate Shelves // Inspired By Charm

Here’s a modern twist on the swing-style rope shelves – using fun hardware and black rope gives it a fresh new look.

Rope Shelves // Lemon Thistle on Bekob

Another fun floating rope option with more of a nautical twist.

Nautical Rope Shelves // Table + Hearth for Bekob

Or, use skinny leather to brace your shelves. If you’re displaying lightweight items, you can use the picture hanger method here too.

Wood and Leather Hanging Shelves // Designer Trapped

This coastal shelf is a great use of natural elements.

Hanging Driftwood Shelf // Sustain My Craft Habit

The circle shape in this hanging shelf gives it an updated look.

Circular Rope Shelf // Place of My Taste

Add a ton of interest to your room with direct ledge shelves. An straightforward solution for displaying photos, pictures, quotes, etc.

direct Picture Ledge Shelves // Fox Hollow Cottage

This plate rack shelf is pure genius – and you could reimagine it in a playroom or bedroom as the well fitted solution for books and smaller toys.

Plate Rack Shelf // Ana White

Shelving systems built in unique shapes – like this tree – add a ton of interest to a space.

Tree Bookshelf // Better When Built

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