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Adding Built-In Shelves for Bathroom In-Wall Storage

Written by Cass

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We’re ready for the next step of our bathroom built-in shelves: actually adding the shelves! Watch the install and get our tips for creating between-stud storage shelves. 

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here and watch this in-wall storage project unfold from our plan for the in-wall shelves to cutting the drywall, framing the opening, and finishing the drywall to a smooth texture, plus installing a pocket door to make the built-in shelving more easily accessible and save floor space.

Sometime soon we’ll be ready for the finishing touches, plus the other projects we have planned for this bathroom makeover. (Our exciting news has slowed down our projects even more than our usual not-fast speed, but we will never complain!!)

Building and Installing Built-in Shelves in the Bathroom

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In our last project segment, we showed how we cut the drywall and prepped the wall cavity with some additional structure and framing to get ready for the actual shelves.

Once the hole is ready, the in-wall storage shelf can be built pretty quickly and inexpensively. I chose to use MDF to built the shelves for a couple of reasons: it’s pre-painted, which saves time, and it’s straight and smooth with no knot holes or other imperfections to worry about.

Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel to see how we finish this project and what we do next!

While some might choose to have adjustable shelves in a built-in cabinet like this, we chose to have fixed shelves. That made this faster and easier to build, plus then the adjustable shelves won’t be a factor to worry about when we finish the trim and, if all goes according to plan, add the sliding mirror door that we want.

Want to build your own? Get printable plans here. 

How To Plan Build And Install Built In Between The Stud Storage Shelves For A Small Bathroom #remodelaholic

Tools and Materials for Built-in Bathroom Shelves

I used MDF board, which I purchased by the foot and trimmed to the exact size I needed (both width and length) using my table saw — and the beauty of that was that the thin pieces I trimmed work perfect for the front section of the shelf to hold items on the shelf securely!

Check out my sweet table saw workbench building plans here.
  • Miter Saw
  • Pneumatic Nailer
  • Air Compressor
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  • FatMax Stanley Tape Measure 
  • Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum
  • Speed Square 
  • Sanding Block 
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  • Titebond II Wood Glue

Next up: caulking, finishing the trim, and all those other finishing touches.

Stay tuned for this project finish and more of our family news by subscribing to our channel here. 

See more of these bathroom built-in projects:

  • Planning built-in bathroom storage between the studs
  • Cutting and removing drywall for between-stud storage shelves
  • How to convert a regular door to a pocket door

Want more storage in a small space? Try these:

  • Rustic Wood Wall Bins
  • Tall Narrow Shoe Cubby Organizer
  • Under Sink Cabinet Door Storage Bins

How To Build And Install In Wall Shelving For Built In Between The Studs Storage In A Small Bathroom #remodelaholic

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Published: April 14, 2019Filed Under: *Our Projects, Bathrooms, Build, Jordan House, Videos Tagged: bathroom, bathroom ideas, bathroom organization, bathroom storage, built in shelving, built in storage, built-in, Built-ins, Family Bathrooms, wall shelves, wall storage

About Cass

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!


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  1. Lisa says

    April 19, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    I love this! I am thinking of following your steps and doing this in my master bath for both makeup and general medicine cabinet stuff. Thank you for the detailed instructions. Your remodel is looking great!

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    • Justin says

      May 8, 2019 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks Lisa I am glad you are building it. Send us a picture when you are done. I would love to see how it turns out.

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