{"id":29576,"date":"2018-05-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=29576&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=29576"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:21:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:21:14","slug":"how-to-build-closet-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2018\/05\/30\/how-to-build-closet-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Closet Shelves &#038; Organizers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31794\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-SQ-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-31861 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-0a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"232\" \/>Could your closet use more space and organizing?\u00a0 We built in an entire shelving unit, cubby holes and rods, and just about tripled our space!\u00a0 \u00a0Even amateur wood workers, like my husband, can do it with a few tools!\u00a0 As the photo to the right illustrates, when we moved into our home the master closet didn&#8217;t even have a shelf or rod. My dad put both of those in for us, but as you can see below, it was not only too small for two people,\u00a0 it eventually became a mess. I stuck in some tall skinny drawers etc. to try and help, but it <em>really<\/em> needed\u00a0 a makeover!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you&#8217;ve finished with this one, check out our second post <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2018\/06\/05\/unique-closet-organizer-ideas-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unique Closet Organizer Ideas<\/a> which shows it filled up!\u00a0 Plus, if you like this closet makeover be sure and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2015\/09\/24\/frugal-diy-bedroom-decorating-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frugal DIY Bedroom Decorating Ideas<\/a> which was part of our Budget <a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/living-2\/room-makeovers\/budget-bedroom-makeover-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bedroom Makeover Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">CHECK OUT OUR ORGANIZED CLOSET AFTER WE BUILT IT!<\/span><strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2018\/06\/05\/unique-closet-organizer-ideas-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Unique Closet Organizer Ideas on a Budget<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2018\/06\/05\/unique-closet-organizer-ideas-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31881\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Unique-Closet-Organizer-Ideas-on-a-Budget-FE.png\" alt=\"Do you need some closet organizer ideas on a budget? Want to make your closet look special? Look how we fixed up our DIY closet shelving (from our last post) to not only make it hold more, but also look spectacular! Plus, you can download our free printable bin tags.\" width=\"630\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Unique-Closet-Organizer-Ideas-on-a-Budget-FE.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Unique-Closet-Organizer-Ideas-on-a-Budget-FE-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Unique-Closet-Organizer-Ideas-on-a-Budget-FE-600x286.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Closet Organizer Supplies<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Our closet dimensions were 40&#8243; Deep x 81&#8243; Wide. Normal 8&#8242; ceiling. The height of the shelving unit itself was also 81&#8243; tall. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 ea.\u00a0 Sheets 4\u2019x8\u2019 &#8211; 3\/4\u201dMDF (approx. $23 each) &#8211; $92<\/li>\n<li>2 ea.\u00a0 6\u2019 Dowels 1.5\u201d Diameter (approx. $6 each) &#8211; $12<\/li>\n<li>8 ea.\u00a0 Dowel Hangers (approx. $3 per set. We used 4 sets) &#8211; $12<\/li>\n<li>8 ea.\u00a0 8\u2019 &#8211; 1\u2019x2\u2019 Pine Boards (known as furring strips, these were approx. $1.25 each) &#8211; $10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Total materials cost was approx. $126<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31607\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20-600x19.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20-300x10.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>Google SketchUp File<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketchup.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google SketchUp<\/a> is a free ONLINE software that allows you to design all kinds of things. We&#8217;ve provided the SketchUp file for our specific shelving unit, which was made to our closet specifications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Download\u00a0 SketchUp File (File is zipped)<br \/>\n<div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=31817\" class=\"sdm_download blue\" title=\"How to Build Closet Shelves : Google Sketchup File\" target=&quot;_blank&quot; download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31816\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-22.jpg 488w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-22-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31607\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20-600x19.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20-300x10.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/>Instructions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>NOTE ON DRESSES:<\/strong> I actually don&#8217;t wear dresses or own any, which is why there is no\u00a0 spot for them. Obviously for those with dresses the plan would need to be adapted to allow for those.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As you can see, our closet was in need of some dire help.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31796\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Measuring and Designing<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>First we emptied out the closet. Roy ripped out the single shelf and bar.\u00a0 He then measured the closet and took those measurements to his computer and opened up his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sketchup.com\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google SketchUp program<\/a> and proceeded to design our new shelving system. You can, of course, do it by hand.<\/p>\n<p>He purchased the materials needed then tore back the carpet in the closet so he could start the base.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31798\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-5.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-5.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-5-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-5-600x686.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The base was made by creating a simple framework with 1&#8243;x2&#8243; lumber.\u00a0 This is not glued to the floor, but it is important that it reaches the full width of the closet to the walls.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31799\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-6.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-6.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-6-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A common jigsaw was used for cutting the MDF to the shelf dimensions.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31800\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-7.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-7.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-7-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Careful measurements were made to put pencil lines in the exact positions where the upright boards would be placed.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31801\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-8.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-8.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-8-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this pic, the first 1&#8243;x 2&#8243; boards were screwed into place in the wall to allow for proper placement of the first upright.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31802\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-9.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-9.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-9-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-9-600x860.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Glue was not used to attach the shelves.\u00a0 We just used properly lengthed screws.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31803\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-10.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-10.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-10-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming along great! Notice the angled cuts of the uprights at the bottom of the shelving unit.\u00a0 This was to allow the uprights to be deep enough to hold clothes, yet taper in to meet the base at the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31804\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-11.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-11.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-11-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-11-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Placement of the top shelf. This took a bit of maneuvering to position it into place.\u00a0 Of course, screws down into the uprights were needed to hold everything securely in place.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31805\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-12.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-12.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-12-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Attaching the closet dowels into their holders.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31806\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-13.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-13.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-13-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Coming along nicely.\u00a0 This pic shows the corners.\u00a0 The &#8220;cubby&#8217;s&#8221; were designed to hold things not accessed very often.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31807\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-14.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-14.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-14-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-14-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Another angle to show more detail about how the shelf support boards were positioned.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31808\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-15.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-15.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-15-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-15-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every closet is different, so you just have to work around your own unique circumstances. Our closet has the main breaker box for the house inside it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31809\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-16.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-16.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-16-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-16-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">As you can imagine, leveling the shelf supports is important.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31810\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-17.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-17.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-17-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-17-600x744.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Painting is what pulls it all together and it begins to blend the closet into a unit, making it feel like it was always meant to be there.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31811\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-18.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-18.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-18-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-18-600x738.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What to do with that ugly breaker box?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31812\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-19.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-19.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-19-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-19-600x805.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This is going to take more than a single coat of paint! Next post we add something else.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31813\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-20.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-20.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-20-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready to fill with clothes, shoes, and accessories!\u00a0 \u00a0That&#8217;s our NEXT post!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31814\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-21.jpg\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-21.jpg 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-21-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-21-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">And that&#8217;s how to build closet shelves!\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31815\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-24.png\" alt=\"Could your closet use a little more space and organizing? We\u2019ll show you how to build closet shelves along with the rods and cubby holes. We tripled our space! Even amateur woodworkers (like us) can do it with a few tools. Ours was measured and designed in the free software Google SketchUp. (File included.)\" width=\"630\" height=\"1084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-24.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-24-174x300.png 174w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-24-595x1024.png 595w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/How-to-Build-Closet-Shelves-24-600x1032.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31607\" src=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20.png 630w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20-600x19.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/blank630x20-300x10.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img id=\"hzDownscaled\" style=\"position: absolute; 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