DIY Bookshelf Ideas You Can Make This Weekend (Plus, a Few Magazine Racks)

Reclaimed wood is combined with galvanized metal pipes to create this easy-to-build bookshelf. To make it easy on yourself, have the wood precut at the lumberyard and use standard-size pipes and flanges. This way, all you’ll have to do is stain or paint the wood, attach the flanges and then assemble.

For low-budget book storage and display space, upcycle an old wooden ladder. We added ½” plywood across the ladder rungs then refinished the entire piece in pretty blue chalk paint.

A standard bookcase is given some celestial customization with cloud-shaped nameplates placed on the front of each shelf.

Easy and inexpensive, this modern open shelf is made using a single 12 inch x 48 inch board. Make it today and use it as your couch-side catch-all to keep books and magazines organized and within reach.

If building a new bookcase is not in your budget or skill set, consider repurposing an old piece of furniture. We refinished this antique bookcase then added some pretty peel-and-stick wallpaper to the inside to give it a large dose of style.

Short on space? These narrow shelves don’t take up a lot of room, and they provide display space for books, knickknacks or artwork.

Shelves hung from leather straps are still on-trend, which is great because they’re easy to make. A single shelf looks nice, but you could stack several to create an interesting yet practical focal point.

When wall space is at a minimum and your needs for storage are at an all-time high, consider making a vertical bookshelf. And the best part? It cost less than $20 in materials to build.

No carpentry skills are required to create this children’s book storage sling; you only need to know how to use a drill and have some basic sewing skills.

When it comes time to clear out your bookshelves, build a library box so you can share your books with your neighbors. Sharing your favorite books is a great way to connect with your neighbors and encourage kids to read. Our library box has a living roof so it’ll also add a little extra greenery to your curb appeal.

No tools required for this one. Simply lean an old slatted shutter against the wall and then insert your favorite periodicals.

Never underestimate the usefulness of a good crate. Not only are they handy for carrying stuff, but you can also hang them on a wall to create display space or simply stack them to create a piece of furniture as we did here. We left the wood natural for a shabby chic vibe, but they could easily be painted for a more refined look.