A bookcase or shelf is an extremely useful home storage system. In this collection, you'll discover helpful project plans and ...

At what point in a project, readers often ask, should an interior designer be called in to help. I can only respond, "Before it starts to hurt." Professional designers don't come cheap, it's true ...

Since the bookcase has no back, you need to install a wood strip, or hanging rail, to screw each case to the wall. Cut the rail from a 1 x 3 or 1 x 4 to fit between the two case sides.

Turn a bland wall into a showstopper for $300! ... You can build shelves just like ours, ... A modern living room setup ...

The built-in shelves house the firewood, ... Not every built-in has to take up the entire wall. In this kitchen, two smaller units add interest and storage to the breakfast nook.

The best built-ins aren’t just for books. How about a built-in for the dog, or the in-laws? By Michelle Higgins Like a bespoke suit tailored to flatter your body, custom-made built-ins can ...

With its white clapboard exterior and pale blue shutters, Erika Vér’s Cleveland home gives off major modern farmhouse vibes. But step inside and a wall of blueish-gray bookcases feels like it ...

When your wall is pretty thick, you can easily dig into it to create built-in shelves or built-in furniture, which are very convenient." This carved wall is the future of shelving units. Photo ...

Build in a media unit. Installing a long, low storage cabinet along the wall of a living room can be an efficient use of space. Here, the top of the cabinet is used as a place for the TV, ...

Half a grand isn't chump change by anyone's measure but for a quality bookcase that isn't a particle-board piece of crap, $550 for two attractive and sturdy shelves isn't outrageous at all.