--- title: "Shelfies: the Best DIY Shelves ..." description: "Crown Molding Shelf to Hide Paper Towels; Barrel Cut into Sections; Zigzag Shelf; Tiny Shelf for Small Rooms; \"love\" Bookshelf; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/shelfies-the-best-diy-shelves/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # Shelfies: the Best DIY Shelves ... Shelving is one of the easiest DIY jobs. We all should know how to hang a shelf. But sometimes you want something more than just a plain strip of wood. I've got some great DIY Shelf ideas for you here: ## 1. Crown Molding Shelf to Hide Paper Towels ![sink,room,plumbing fixture,lighting,floor,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ua/g5/qc4lx_sink_room_plumbing-fixture_lighting_floor_381x500.jpg) Source: [36 Genius Ways To Hide](https://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/genius-ways-to-hide-the-eyesores-in-your-home?sub=2871905_2222932) ## 2. Barrel Cut into Sections ![man made object,wheel,art,shape,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tj/on/tm2u5_man-made-object_wheel_art_shape_432x446.jpg) Source: [stylecaster.com](https://stylecaster.com/diy-bathroom-storage-ideas/) ## 3. Zigzag Shelf _ Source: Zigzag shelf_ ## 4. Tiny Shelf for Small Rooms ![furniture,shelf,room,table,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iz/n1/iva64_furniture_shelf_room_table_wood_380x569.jpg) Source: [Tiny apartment ideas: 23 ways](https://www.mamamia.com.au/tiny-apartment-storage-small-space-big/) ## 5. "love" Bookshelf ![man made object,floor,furniture,wood,vehicle,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k5/e6/t2f27_man-made-object_floor_furniture_wood_vehicle_292x640.jpg) Source: [DIY: Crafting It Myself: LOVE](http://craftingitmyself.blogspot.com/2013/06/love-shelf.html) ## 6. Hanging Bathroom Shelf ![Avanity,white,room,furniture,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dw/b6/wmglb_avanity_white_room_furniture_shelf_600x900.jpg) Source: [How to make a Hanging](https://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/08/bathroom-shelf.html) ## 7. Wood Pallet Makeover ![Byggefirma,furniture,shelf,shelving,product,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mf/sz/fyt6o_byggefirma_furniture_shelf_shelving_product_600x1268.jpg) Source: [Wood Pallet Makeover | Thriving](https://thrivinghomeblog.com/wood-pallet-makeover/) ## 8. Clothespin Shelf ![white,room,product,interior design,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ck/xl/pugw7_white_room_product_interior-design_furniture_360x460.jpg) Via [countryliving.com](https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/how-to/g1000/crafts-with-clothespins/?slide=6) ## 9. Replace a Closet Door with a Bookcase Door ![furniture,room,cabinetry,door,cupboard,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vz/bs/am4em_furniture_room_cabinetry_door_cupboard_300x375.jpg) Source: [Create Storage & Intrigue With](https://charlesandhudson.com/create_storage_intrigue_with_a_secret_door/) ## 10. Beautiful DIY Ladder Shelf ![furniture,ladder,shelf,wood,chair,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/io/q0/gv1cd_furniture_ladder_shelf_wood_chair_436x1024.jpg) Source: [DIY Ladder Shelf - making](https://www.makingitinthemountains.com/diy-ladder-shelf/) ## 11. Corner Box Shelf ![shelf,shelving,wall,picture frame,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cd/xl/yv73d_shelf_shelving_wall_picture-frame_wood_570x855.jpg) Source: [Corner Box Shelf](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 12. Drawer Shelf ![fashion accessory,flower,furniture,jewellery,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d2/sv/cuaq0_fashion-accessory_flower_furniture_jewellery_380x614.jpg) Source: [Community Post: 41 Creative DIY](https://www.buzzfeed.com/readcommentbackwards/42-creative-diy-hacks-to-improve-your-home-dmjk?sub=2678828_1820041) ## 13. Modular Wooden Shelves ![furniture,shelving,shelf,room,product,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sf/e8/pu3vh_furniture_shelving_shelf_room_product_550x550.jpg) Source: [Lush Home](https://www.lushome.com/solid-wood-shelves-inspiring-diy-modular-shelving-projects-interior-decorating-eco-style/89305) ## 14. Shutter Shelf _ Source: girlinair.com_ ## 15. Book Shelf _ Via melaniefalickbooks.com_ ## 16. How to Build a Corner Shelf ![room,living room,home,furniture,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sy/ux/gxoal_room_living-room_home_furniture_shelf_417x704.jpg) Source: [How To Build Cute Corner](https://www.makey.com/modern-bathroom-decor-ideas) ## 17. From Dresser Drawers to Shelves ![furniture,cupboard,cabinetry,room,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g8/u2/jn411_furniture_cupboard_cabinetry_room_shelf_396x596.jpg) Source: [DIY Repurposed Drawer Projects](https://sunlitspaces.com/diy-repurposed-drawer-projects/) ## 18. Tire Display Shelf ![spoke,tire,wheel,product,automotive tire,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mr/a8/zp6xa_spoke_tire_wheel_product_automotive-tire_600x743.jpg) Source: [20 Creative Ways to Repurpose](https://hative.com/creative-ways-to-repurpose-old-tires/) ## 19. Rain Gutter Book Shelves ![room,furniture,shelf,shelving,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w0/qj/gu9wr_room_furniture_shelf_shelving_interior-design_478x640.jpg) ## 20. Transform an Old Chair into a Towel Rack and Shelf _ Source: Life Tips of The Week_ ## 21. An Ordinary Floating Shelf Transformed into an Elegant Antique-style Table ![wall,furniture,shelf,wood,table,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/td/qf/t2dzk_wall_furniture_shelf_wood_table_403x602.jpg) Source: [An Ordinary Floating Shelf Transformed](https://decoholic.org/an-ordinary-floating-shelf-transformed-into-an-elegant-antique-style-table/) ## 22. Leaning Shelf ![room,furniture,bed,interior design,floor,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dp/c1/gafcq_room_furniture_bed_interior-design_floor_557x800.jpg) Via [lowes.com](http://www.lowes.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 23. Photo Shelves ![room,wall,art,interior design,modern art,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s6/ih/mabw7_room_wall_art_interior-design_modern-art_534x800.jpg) Source: [Tidbits from the Tremaynes: Olive](http://manditremayne.blogspot.com/2012/07/olive-it.html) ## 24. DIY Triangle Shelf _ Source: Geometric Triangle Shelves_ ## 25. Honeycomb Shelves ![room,shelf,wall,furniture,product,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n3/jo/vs2hj_room_shelf_wall_furniture_product_600x900.jpg) Via [A Beautiful Mess](https://abeautifulmess.com/diy-honeycomb-shelves/) ## 26. Truck Shelf ![Riverfront Park,Radio Flyer,color,red,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ut/po/c8gj9_riverfront-park_radio-flyer_color_red_wood_600x906.jpg) Source: [A trash picker, flea market](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.debbie-debbiedoos.com/2013/04/a-trash-picker-flea-market-diy-home-tour.html) ## 27. DIY Hanging Rope Shelf ![white,furniture,room,shelving,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vo/pr/f8i7d_white_furniture_room_shelving_shelf_600x900.jpg) Source: [Easy Hanging Rope Shelf](https://abeautifulmess.com/easy-hanging-rope-shelf/) ## 28. DIY Industrial Coat Rack ![room,furniture,shelf,0390,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bd/tg/b2cfc_room_furniture_shelf_0390_284x640.jpg) Source: [DIY Industrial Coat Rack](https://www.beneathmyheart.net/2014/11/diy-industrial-coat-rack/?crlt.pid=camp.dJ2RwYqeNIGb) ## 29. Rustic Block Shelves ![man made object,room,shelf,art,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jg/hx/aeeqt_man-made-object_room_shelf_art_furniture_236x350.jpg) Source: [vintage repurpose :: Marie Jeanne's](https://www.hometalk.com/board/1340854/vintage-repurpose) ## 30. Hanging Chairs Used for Closet Storage ![room,product,furniture,erth,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p3/fk/yxfmm_room_product_furniture_erth_535x1146.jpg) Source: [20 Easy & Creative Furniture](https://listotic.com/unusual-furniture-hacks/) ## 31. Remove Drywall for a Handy Storage Shelf ![white,room,furniture,cabinetry,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f3/m9/c6eb8_white_room_furniture_cabinetry_shelf_534x800.jpg) Source: [Tidbits from the Tremaynes: When](http://manditremayne.blogspot.com/2011/12/when-i-get-bored-drywall-starts-going.html) ## 32. Loo Roll Shelf ![The Family Handyman,shelf,furniture,product,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sv/u8/cjgze_the-family-handyman_shelf_furniture_product_interior-design_600x737.jpg) Source: [Top 10 DIY Ideas for](https://www.topinspired.com/top-to-diy-ideas-for-bathroom-decoration/) ## 33. DIY Wall Shelf from Scrap Lumber _ Source: goodideasforyou.com_ ## 34. Cool Corner Shelf Made out of a Door ![man made object,room,furniture,floor,cabinetry,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fe/lj/sx1qj_man-made-object_room_furniture_floor_cabinetry_600x800.jpg) Source: [Corner Shelf made from a](https://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/diy-door-shelf-tutorial) ## 35. Make Your Own Pull out Pantry Drawers ![furniture,room,shelf,floor,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/as/cj/nfjy7_furniture_room_shelf_floor_interior-design_298x492.jpg) Source: [Kitchen | DO or DIY](https://doordiy.wordpress.com/category/kitchen/) ## 36. Rope Shelf ![room,shelf,wall,product,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zg/h3/cytuv_room_shelf_wall_product_furniture_600x899.jpg) Source: [burkatron: diy| easy rope shelf](https://www.burkatron.com/2014/10/diy-how-to-make-rope-shelving-project.html) ## 37. Simple Box Shelves _ Source: fermlivingshop.com_ ## 38. Easy $5 Shelves with Leather Straps ![Avanity,Miami Marketta,Vita Hoteliers,product,shelf,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bn/go/lieck_avanity_miami-marketta_vita-hoteliers_product_shelf_600x2200.jpg) Source: [DIY $5 Shelves with Leather](https://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2015/01/diy-5-shelves-leather-straps.html) ## 39. Guitar Shelf ![guitar,musical instrument,plucked string instruments,string instrument,string instrument,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nz/pp/wip53_guitar_musical-instrument_plucked-string-instruments_string-instrument_string-instrument_600x800.jpg) Source: [Musically Inspired Furniture And Decorations](https://www.homedit.com/musically-inspired-furniture-and-decorations/) ## 40. DIY Leaning Tower of Shelves _ Source: Leaning Tower of Shelves_ ## 41. Diy Organize Shelf _ Source: Get Organized In 2014_ ## 42. Hanging Box Shelf ![pink,picture frame,art,shelf,coin purse,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uy/f4/rjctl_pink_picture-frame_art_shelf_coin-purse_600x893.jpg) Source: [Turn a Wooden Box into](https://www.brit.co/diy-hanging-shelf/) ## 43. Industrial Shelves ![man made object,product,skateboard,skateboarding equipment and supplies,wood,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z3/z9/k22kp_man-made-object_product_skateboard_skateboarding-equipment-and-supplies_wood_600x548.jpg) Source: [Charlie Wall Shelves - Set](http://redirect.viglink.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 44. DIY Secret Floating Shelf ![BMC,font,shelf,brand,furniture,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p0/mp/j1tvp_bmc_font_shelf_brand_furniture_600x1123.jpg) Source: [DIY Secret Floating Shelf](https://rogueengineer.com/diy-secret-shelf-plans/) ## 45. Stick and Driftwood Shelf _ Source: Wood art Bookshelf_ ## 46. Baroque Frame Shelf ![shelving,furniture,shelf,bookcase,interior design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l6/xb/lheu0_shelving_furniture_shelf_bookcase_interior-design_570x760.jpg) Source: [Custom Baroque Nail Polish or](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 47. Driftwood Shelf ![vase,pink,art,flower,floristry,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vb/md/z0g2j_vase_pink_art_flower_floristry_512x768.jpg) Source: [Items similar to Driftwood Shelf](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) ## 48. An Easy and Literal Bookshelf ![shelf,shelving,wood,art,design,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g2/nj/nkm6k_shelf_shelving_wood_art_design_219x880.jpg) Source: [Community Post: 41 Creative DIY](https://www.buzzfeed.com/readcommentbackwards/42-creative-diy-hacks-to-improve-your-home-dmjk?sub=2678828_1820274) ## 49. DIY Ladder Shoe Shelf _ Source: DIY UPDATE: THE LADDER SHOE_ ## 50. From Table to Shelf ![furniture,room,shelf,product,shelving,](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p9/ot/c7rqe_furniture_room_shelf_product_shelving_500x751.jpg) Via [infarrantlycreative.net](https://infarrantlycreative.net/stacked-end-table-shelf/) Do you now know what you'll be doing this weekend? ## Related Posts - [cute bangles](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-ways-you-can-turn-wire-into-beautiful-bangles/) - [crafty clothes](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/ways-to-get-crafty-with-clothespins/) - [watermelon craft](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/wonderfully-fun-watermelon-craft-projects/) - [air dry clay dishes](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/gorgeous-bowls-that-you-can-make-using-air-dry-clay/) - [pillow talk placemats](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/incredibly-awesome-things-that-you-can-make-using-place-mats/) - [west elm bentwood pendant](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/wonderfully-cheap-and-fun-west-elm-knock-offs-you-can-make/) - [make your own tea towels](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/sewing-methods-to-make-your-tea-towels-look-terrific/) - [cool drawer handles](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/beautiful-and-unique-drawer-pulls-and-cabinet-handles-that-you-can-diy/) - [pringles can height](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/awesome-things-you-can-make-using-old-pringles-cans/) - [sassy license plate ideas](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/if-you-like-it-put-a-monogram-on-it-awesome-ideas/) - [15 Simple but Awesome DIY Shelf Ideas ...](https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/simple-but-awesome-diy-shelf-ideas/) - [10 Amazing DIY Pallet Projects ...](https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/amazing-diy-pallet-projects/) ## Site Information - [Main page](https://allwomenstalk.com) - [Contact us](https://allwomenstalk.com/contact.html) - [HTML article](https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/shelfies-the-best-diy-shelves/)