Putting up built-in shelving in your home can add a ton of value and aestheticism.  It can also be a daunting task to undertake.  DIY seems overwhelming, but having it built for you seems like a budget-buster.  The truth is, it doesn’t have to be either!  You can do some amazing things with DIY built-ins that will give you character, storage, visual interest AND you don’t have to worry about your wallet either.

Get the built-in looks of your dreams on a budget with these 15+ DIY Built-In Shelving Ideas featured on Remodelaholic.com

15+ DIY Built-In Shelving Ideas

Whether you’ve got a small space you want to maximize, a huge wall you don’t know what to do with, an awkward niche or a TV or fireplace wall you want to transform, don’t be afraid to tackle the DIY built-in shelving of your dreams!  Here are some DIY built-in shelving ideas to get you started.

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Update a brick fireplace with gorgeous built-ins!

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Go all out with this large wall of built-in shelving made from scratch!

DIY Built-in Wall Unit Shelving from Scratch // Lemon Thistle

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Make use of a narrow hall by installing built-in mudroom shelving.

Extra Narrow Built-In Mudroom Shelving // The Creativity Exchange

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Turn a closet or entertainment center nook into a functional built-in media console with this IKEA hack!

RAST Built-in Media Center // Ellis and Page on Remodelaholic

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If you’ve got an awkward opening or niche somewhere use this great idea to create some separation while still maintaining an open feel.

Awkward Opening Built-Ins on the Cheap // Vintage Revivals

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A built-in closet adds so much storage! Can you believe this started with some basic IKEA furniture?

DIY Built-In Closet // Remodelaholic

15+ DIY Built-In Shelving Ideas

Add some storage to the kitchen – and who doesn’t need more storage in the kitchen?

Over-Cabinet Built-In Shelving // Bright Green Door

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Add IKEA shelves to a dated TV nook for an affordable and easy built-in shelf and desk.

IKEA Bookcase to Built-In Desk // Domestically Speaking on Remodelaholic

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Turn wasted space into a tidy, functional built-in nook with floating shelves.  This is especially handy for the bathroom or hallway!

Floating Shelf Nook Built-In // Love Create Celebrate

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Looking for ways to do several walls of built-ins on a budget?  Here’s the scoop on an office area full of inexpensive ideas.

Budget-Friendly Built-Ins // The Creativity Exchange

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Add an easy bit of built-in storage to your entryway drop zone with a floating built-in table.

DIY Built-In Entryway Table with Board and Batten // Lehman Lane on Remodelaholic

How To Build A Space Saving Built In Entryway Table Lehman Lane On @RemodelaholicStarting with a few stock cabinets and creating some chunky bookcases, you can transform your walls into a great bookcase area with built-in lighting as well!

Bookcase Wall with Lighting // Addicted 2 Decorating

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This quaint corner bookshelf is perfect for small spaces and for utilizing as much area in a room as you can!

Built-In Corner Bookshelf // Remodelaholic
(and click here to read how to install regular built-in bookshelves, too)

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Built-in cabinets add so much storage to a playroom!

Playroom Built-in Storage Cabinets // Delightfully Noted on Remodelaholic

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You can turn an inexpensive Ikea unit into a built-in with a few tweaks.

Billy Bookcase turned Built-in Unit // Run to Radiance

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Ikea comes to the rescue again!  Here’s an awkward space for a built-in that turned out to be the perfect spot!  If you’ve got built-in dreams and some architectural elements standing in your way, check out this post.

Ikea Besta Living Room Built-In // A Kailo Chic Life

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Add some amazing bookshelves PLUS hidden TV storage with this custom DIY built-in!

Built-In Fireplace Surround and Hidden TV Nook // Our Home Notebook on Remodelaholic

15+ DIY Built-In Shelving Ideas

Make a truly cozy spot, one that’s perfect for your personal needs, with customized built-ins – and do it with an Ikea budget.

Reading Nook Built-In Bookshelves from Ikea // Bright Green Door

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Get a high-end look with just a fraction of the cost by using – you guessed it – Ikea bookshelves.  You can create a whole media wall with extra built-in storage.

Pottery Barn Inspired Built-Ins from Ikea // Remodelaholic

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This cute mudroom went from highly dysfunctional to amazing with some recycled cupboards!

Cabinet Shelves from Recycled Cupboards // Just Call Me Homegirl

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Built-ins aren’t just for living rooms and family rooms — you can add so much storage to your laundry room, too!

Built-in Laundry Unit + Shelving // CK and Nate on Remodelaholic

Built In Laundry Unit With Shelving Seesaws And Sawhorses On Remodelaholic

A super basic build will give you this great desk and shelves – and you can use a little molding to make it really pop.

Built-In Desk and Shelves // AKA Design

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Or you can start with kitchen cabinets and build a double built-in desk, too!

Wall-to-Wall Built-In Desk and Shelves // Home is Where My Heart Is on Remodelaholic

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Make your fireplace a true focal point by adding closed and open storage.

Fireplace Built-Ins // Decor and the Dog

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Or give your fireplace an entire makeover with built-ins to boot.

Complete Fireplace Makeover with Built-Ins // Remodelaholic

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Where would you add built-ins in your home?


More great built-in ideas:

 

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