(2) 3/4″ square dowels 35 1/2″ (shelf frame support).You can also use a table saw or circular saw and straight edge guide for the plywood. I used a miter saw for our 3/4″ square dowels and 1×2 and we had our plywood for the shelf cut at the home improvement store. Note for a longer shelf you will need more middle supports. I will share the cut list for this size shelf but make sure to adjust the cuts if you plan to do a different size shelf! My final shelf size is 35 1/2″ long x 13 1/4″ deep. Determine shelf measurements and cut lumber to sizeĭetermine the measurements for your shelf.
Adjust quantities for more shelves or different dimensions!*ġ. *Note: Material quantities listed are for ONE floating shelf at 35 1/2″ long x 13 1/4″ deep. See my lessons learned from installing floating shelves in our kitchen for more information. Note, if you are unable to secure your floating shelf on three sides (and only the one wall side), you may need to do a less deep shelf and use the shelf for more lightweight items. I made this shelf easier to build and it does not require a pocket hole jig like our DIY bathroom shelves did. This thin floating shelf has a similar look to our DIY built in bathroom shelves, except that it’s stained (not painted). The total thickness of the shelf is 1.5″ thick, which is thin compared to other floating shelves like our DIY kitchen floating shelves!Īnother method to create a thin floating shelf is to do a solid wood floating shelf DIY with metal brackets, which I did for our past living room makeover! If you do this though you will need to use longer screws than I used in this tutorial.įor the shelf lumber, I am using 1/4″ plywood on the bottom of the frame and 1/2″ thick plywood on the top of the frame. turned on its side (which is 3/4″ thick). So, if you need a longer shelf, alternatively, you can use a 1×2 x 8ft. To make this shelf thin, I am using 3/4″ square dowels for the shelf frame support. Note, this post contains some affiliate links. This thin floating shelf DIY is really easy to build and you only need two power tools, a drill and a miter saw! I wanted it to be thin for a more stylish and modern look.
#18 INCH FLOATING SHELF HOW TO#
No matter where or how you use it, this multifunctional floating shelf will meld with any décor and is built to last for all of your display needs.Learn how to make a thin floating shelf easily with just two tools!įor our laundry room makeover, I wanted to add a thin floating shelf between our DIY cabinets for extra storage.
#18 INCH FLOATING SHELF FULL#
The only hard part is deciding what you will put on this timeless beauty! Whether you choose to adorn this hanging wall shelf with plants in your meditation space or glass jars full of laundry pods and powder in the laundry room, you’ll love the ageless aesthetic and versatility. This chic floating shelf includes hanging hardware to make the most out of any unused wall space.
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