Functional and Chic Home Decor: Build a DIY X Shelf

An Easy to Build Shelf Inspired by a Catalog Retailer

Today’s plans are simple and budget-friendly! The free DIY plans to build an X shelf, inspired by Seventh Avenue, are a fantastic way to organize your space. It would also be a fun idea to paint it lime green and use it as a “Christmas Tree” during the holidays! This easy project requires readily available lumber and makes for a great weekend activity!

Materials:

• 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws
• 1-1/4″ screws
• 2″ pocket hole screws, optional (<– affiliate link!)
• Finishing Supplies

Lumber:

• 1 – 1×12 at 8′
• 1 – 1×12 at 4′
• 4 – 1×3 at 8′
• 1 – 1×2 at 8′

Cut List:

• 2 – 1×3 at 14-1/16″- X
• 2 – 1×3 at 48-3/4″ – X
• 2 – 1×3 at 63-11/16″ – X
• 8 – 1×2 at 11-1/4″ – Supports
• 1 – 1×12 at 16″ – Shelf
• 1 – 1×12 at 26″ – Shelf
• 1 – 1×12 at 36″ – Shelf
• 1 – 1×12 at 46″ – Shelf

 

Step One

Cut the pieces for the X legs. Cut the angles and drill pocket holes as shown. Maintain the dimensions as indicated and assemble the Xs using glue and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws.

Step Two

Cut the pieces for the supports. The supports can be attached using pocket holes drilled in the ends of the supports and 1-1/4″ pocket hole screws, or using 2″ countersunk screws through the outside of the X into the end of the supports. The holes can be filled or covered with wood plugs.

Step Three

Cut the pieces for the shelves. They will be attached to the supports using glue and countersunk 1-1/4″ screws. Center them by positioning the ends (the part of the shelf that will hang over the outside of the X) an equal distance away from the X. Secure in place.

Have any questions about the free plans to build a Seventh Ave inspired X Etagere? Leave a comment below!

As always, if you build anything from my plans, please share pictures! I’d love the feature your hard work on Designs by Studio C!

Originally posted 2012-10-24 08:00:21.