BUILT-IN CORNER BOOKSHELVES

Use this detailed tutorial to make a built-in corner bookshelf for your home. And don’t miss the built-in bookshelves around our window and the rest of the living room, including how to build beautiful interior columns.

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Come see how to build built-in corner bookshelves. Use our building plans to make your own!

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Here is a sketch of the initial thought Cassity had for the built-in corner bookshelves. I love how she draws on top of a photo for a quick idea of how it could look in the space.

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And here is the plan with all the dimensions for our corner bookshelves.

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Step 1:

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Step 2:

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Step 3:

Swipe Up

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BUILT-INS AND BOOKSHELVES

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BUILT-IN CORNER BOOKSHELVES

Use this detailed tutorial to make a built-in corner bookshelf for your home. And don’t miss the built-in bookshelves around our window and the rest of the living room, including how to build beautiful interior columns.

Come see how to build built-in corner bookshelves. Use our building plans to make your own!

Here is a sketch of the initial thought Cassity had for the built-in corner bookshelves. I love how she draws on top of a photo for a quick idea of how it could look in the space.

And here is the plan with all the dimensions for our corner bookshelves.

Step 1:

Nail on top and bottom shelf support. See note for dimension.

Step 2:

Cut sides to size and nail to supports on the wall.

Step 3:

Nail Shelf supports to sides.

Swipe Up

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