We have rounded up some really amazing Beginner DIY Shelves here that you are going to love! You can make them for additional storage and to add style to any room in your home.
Even if you have never built anything before, these simple home decor projects are easy to make. You’ll get the satisfaction of being able to say “I made it myself” when people come over and admire your handiwork. And with such fantastic options, you’ll be sure to hear all kinds of praise for these projects!
Beginner DIY Shelves
There are so many unique options here to choose from. Which one will you pick?
DIY WOODEN CIRCLE SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
This is one of our favorite craft projects. These circle shelves are easy to make and perfect for displaying some of your favorite items.
DIY LADDER SHELF From Burkatron
An easy ladder shelf that will hold a wide variety of items and add a beautiful home decor touch at the same time.
MINI TRIANGLE SHELVES From A Crafted Passion
Adding geometric shapes to a room can really ground it and give it that focal point that will draw in the eye.
DIY CIRCLE SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
Can you guess what this is made of? It’s such a great idea and we think it looks really trendy and stylish!
A COLLECTOR’S SHELF From The Crafty Swedes Pysselbolaget
Have a fun collection you want to display? Check this out! It’s a great way to show off your Lego mini-figs, Funko Pops, Hot Wheels, or many other items.
DIY DRESSER DRAWER WALL SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
Turn an old dresser drawer into something fun and functional!
DIY CRATE BOOKSHELF From Just Call Me Chris
Rustic wooden crates become practical storage with this bookshelf idea.
DIY HEART SHELF REVAMP From A Little Craft In Your Day
Make over a simple heart shelf with our easy revamp.
BROKEN CD SHELF From All Free Kids Crafts
Don’t throw those broken CDs away! You can use them to create these trendy shelves.
DIY PEGBOARD SHELF From Burkatron
Pegboard shelves add a great deal of versatility to any space.
DIY HANGING SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
This hanging shelf is quick and easy to put together and adds a great element to any room.
DIY LADDER SHOE SHELF From Collective Gen
Too many shoes and you don’t know what to do with them? This ladder shelf is easy to put together.
DIY SKATEBOARD SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
We know plenty of teens and pre-teens who would love to add this to their room for a bit of quirky style!
DIY OVER THE TOILET SHELF From Home By Jenn
This would be such a handy way to add more storage space to a small bathroom!
PALLET HOME SHELF From A Crafty Mix
Upcycle those wooden pallets into a shelving unit that is practical and beautiful.
DIY HEXAGON POPSICLE STICK SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
Grab some popsicle (craft) sticks or tongue depressors and create some lovely hexagon-shaped shelves. Add a plant, succulent, small display item of your choice and you’ve got a stylish addition to your space.
DIY FAUX FLOATING SHELVES From Mommy Suite
These aren’t truly floating shelves but they definitely have that trendy look about them. Gorgeous!
DIY BOOK LEDGES From Refresh Living
Even in limited space, such as behind a door, these narrow book ledges work beautifully and make the most of the available space for storage.
DIY PAINT STIR STICK SHELF From A Little Craft In Your Day
Yes, stir sticks! Ask for some at your local DIY store. They are often happy to hand them out or charge a nominal fee for them.
LIVE EDGE FLOATING SHELVES From The Handyman’s Daughter
Live edge furniture is so popular right now. We love the straight-from-nature look of it.
WALL TO WALL SHELVES From Two Feet First
Have an awkward little space in your home that you simply don’t know what to do with? Fill it with shelves and boom! Instant storage.
DIY TREE SHELF From Jaime Costiglio
This is such a great idea for Christmas. Place your favorite special Christmas ornaments on it or add little gift boxes (real or fake) as was done here. We can picture some children’s toys on there as a sort of nod to Santa Claus too.
WALL MOUNTED DIY CUBBY SHELVES From Just Measuring Up
Cubbies are perfect for arts and crafts supplies, kids’ toys, books, and even prized decor items.
TREE SHAPED BOOKSHELF From Shabby Chic House
How cute is this? Add a tree to your child’s room and watch them smile. Maybe it will even encourage them to clean up so they can fill the branches! (We can hope, can’t we?)
DIY GEOMETRIC DISPLAY SHELF From Ohoh Deco
This has such style to it! We love the combination of geometric shapes.
DIY FLOATING BOX SHELF From Melanated Maker DIY
Boxed shelves might ideal little cubbies for displaying some of your favorite knickknacks and memorabilia.
DIY SCRAP WOOD HOUSE SHELF From Sawdust Girl
This would make a great little shelf to hold a child’s favorite stuffed toy or a selection of books for bedtime reading.
DIY HOUSE FRAME BOOKSHELF From Remodelaholic
Simple bookshelves shaped like houses making them perfect for a playroom or child’s bedroom. You could easily adjust the sizes to what you need.
