Build Simple Closet Shelves

From the back wall.

Build simple closet shelves.

Side shelf supports were all 16 5 wide by 2 tall. Simply cut another 1 x2 board to the length of your shelves minus three inches. The closet shelves are cool and simple. Put diy closet side brackets on following steps outlined above.

Make sure it is level and then screw this support to the studs along the back wall. The ends of the supporting cleats for these 15 1 2 inch shelves should be 15 1 4 inches from the wall. Linen or pantry closets as examples can be made with 1 by 2 cleats. How to build small closet shelves that do not go all the way across the closet.

If you are building simple shelves rather than cubbies you also need to add a long shelf support along the back wall of the closet. Cut down shelves that tie into the partitions to 15 1 2 inches wide. To assemble the shelving together start from the bottom working upwards and use 1 25 screws in the remaining pocket holes 1 1 8 from the edge. In our closet we hung our top rods 10 in.

Continue reading photo credit. I have to confess that while things might have been quiet here on the blog during the holidays we were super busy behind the scenes working on a few projects that were way overdue. Once all pieces are cut to size install rear shelf supports first leveling. To create the cubby dividers cut more mdf to size.

Let me count the ways. My shelves all measured 17 deep by 24 wide. The hardware for the closet rods should be positioned about 1 1 2 to 2 in. You can find the download.

Rear shelf supports were all 24 wide and 2 5 tall. And it s easier than you think to build your own. In this tutorial we will walk through the process of building closet shelving. Oh cramped cluttered closet how do i love thee.

If you are dreaming of having an organized closet with easy access these simple diy plywood closet shelves are perfect for you. The closet shelving measures 53 high 16 deep and 36 wide. Shelves in areas where clothes will not be hanging can be supported with 1 by 2 cleats. Cut mdf to size for shelves and shelf supports.

Build your own diy closet organizers with these creative and budget friendly closet system ideas. To avoid having to harry houdini yourself around shelves install all your closet rod hardware before you put in the side shelves. Down from the shelf above and about 10 to 12 in. Level drill pilot holes add wood glue and screw into studs in at least 2 places.

We live in a historic house and can t make permanent changes to it so when we needed shelving in one closet we just inset four 2 x 4s vertically in the corners without fastening them to the walls and nailed 2 x 4 cross pieces to them then put in shelves exactly as wide as the space. From the back which is good for pants and our bottom rods for shirts and blouses at 12 in.