DIY Shelves

January 21, 2013 By

Happy Monday!  So, this is not a new project and I’m sure many of you have seen it before, but I love it so much that I want to share!

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If they look familiar, you probably saw Whitney’s version HERE!  She made them for her little boys room and I LOVE them so much that I decided to make my own for an empty hallway wall upstairs.  They only took about 30 minutes to make and I spent $17 for two!!  Incredible:)

I followed Whit’s directions to a “T”.  I purchased 2 – white wood 1×4′s @8ft and 1 – select pine 1×2 @ 8ft.  I cut all my boards at 47″. If you do not have a saw, this hand saw is the PERFECT tool for this project and you will get lots of use from it!

diy_shelvesI LOVE the look my new shelves give my once boring hallway wall!  They are so fun to decorate and SO versatile!  I want some for every room in my house now;)

If you are ready to try your hand at building, this is the perfect project to start with!  Very easy, cheap and quick!  Where would you like to see these in your home?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

~Ashley

13 Comments Filed Under: Furniture, Wall Decor, Woodworking Projects

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  • naomi roberts

    hey they look great! what did u use to hang them on the wall?

    • http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/ Shanty2Chic

      Thank you Naomi! I actually used wood screws and anchored them into studs! You can’t see the screws :)

  • kathleen ward

    I saw the tutorial of the ones in the other post a few months ago and have wanted to put them in my living room. After seeing them again I know I will surely do it now. Thanks for having such a great blog!

  • http://www.facebook.com/barb.curtis59 Barbara King Curtis

    They are lovely. I have never done any DIY project and this was sure to be my first. Only thing is … Where are the directions? How do you put them together, hang them, sand them, paint them?

  • http://www.facebook.com/stacia.freeman.5 Stacia Freeman

    Great shelves! and I have that wood flower frame that is on a stand – Pier 1!

  • Jen

    love your version. I’m sharing a pix of mine, made them for blank wall in my dining room.

    • Jen

      never mind, it’s having trouble uploading. maybe another time! :(

  • Kelly Friedman

    I love these shelves! I was wondering what colors you used on the walls? We’re starting to plan a re-do of my son’s room and I really like these colors.

  • JuneA**

    Gorgeous! I love how they look. I must make some for my “portrait gallery” aka family pictures in the hall! ;)

  • Katie Sommer

    I don’t mean to be a jerk, but you should really credit Ana White for these. Not yourself or your sister. They turned out very nice.

    • http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/ Shanty2Chic

      Whitney does credit Ana in her post. She changed them up herself and I copied hers. We always give credit;) thanks!

      • Katie Sommer

        That’s cool–I see where Ana is credited in the other project. I was talking specifically about *this* post, though. I don’t want to get all crazy with semantics, but you write “Whitney’s directions,” etc., and really they are Ana’s directions. There is no meaningful difference in the project directions. Sorry if I’m being annoying, but Ana is always so good about proper credit and I think it’s important for everyone to do the same. Again, nice job on the shelves. I enjoy your blog.

        • http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/ Shanty2Chic

          Katie, we are friends with Ana and work directly with her. Whitney worked close with her on the alterations. No one is cheating anyone here. If the way this post is written directly offends you or if you feel like you have been cheated in some way I am sorry. Thanks again:)
          Sent from my iPad