Build Corner Shelf Closet

Cut the strips of mdf to the correct length for your shelves.

Build corner shelf closet.

Because the walls of a corner closet are non load bearing you can build them with a basic 2 x 4 frame. Shorter than the length of the closet. Use a bolt cutter rather than a hacksaw the manufacturer s instructions suggest using a hacksaw to cut wire shelving. Buy wood of varying sizes create cubes and attach the wood cubes together and to the wall.

You can also use steel studs although wood framing is better than steel for anchoring shelves and hardware. We finally found a shelf that was tall enough too mount a curved rod onto that wouldn t be too wide and take up all of the hanging space on either side. Cut shorter shelves to avoid marring closet sidewalls cut full length shelves at least 1 2 in. This is a popular solution in pantries where the added strength gained from using a single piece of material rather than joined shelving can be important.

We have struggled with our small master walk in closet and trying to utilize the corner hanging space. Because our old farm house is without a single coat closet linen closet and pantry until we made our own but instead of complaining about our lack of storage i should just be grateful that we even have closets in our bedrooms. Attach 2 2 cleats to the studs on the wall. Build shelf skeleton with more 2 2 s.

I used more 2 2 s to create the skeleton of the shelves. Once you have it built it is the perfect way to utilize a larger corner to store books records pictures and more. These shelves are extremely easy to put together. Next i determined the depth of.

Check out this super collection of corner shelf plans and choose one that s right for your home. I spaced my shelves about 16 18 apart. How to build corner floating shelves 1. They re so easy you ll probably make several and finally have room to stow all your stuff.

Mark your studs on the wall. Instructions remove everything from the closet including old shelves you will no longer be using. A hacksaw will work but a bolt cutter will make for smoother easier cuts. Put those corners to work with corner shelves of every size and shape.

So we live in this old house right and apparently 112 years ago storage solutions weren t on the forefront of home builders minds. Optionally each corner shelf can be constructed from a single piece of material if the inner corner of the shelves are curved. It is easiest to paint all of the pieces of. Corner shelves with joined shelving to create the inside corner.

Be sure to buy your closet s door before you begin building so you ll know exactly what size to make the rough door opening. Patch any holes in the walls with. Every house has corners and almost everyone needs more storage space. Our closet dimensions are 59 right wall x 62 facing wall 29.

There are several organization options but they take up too much hanging room.