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February 2, 2021 · 28 Comments

Easy DIY Wood Crate Bookshelf

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How do you make a bookshelf out of wooden crates? With a limited amount of storage space and some wood crates from Walmart, I found just what I needed to create an easy DIY wood crate bookshelf.

How do you make a bookshelf out of wooden crates? With a limited amount of storage space and some wood crates from Walmart, I found just what I needed to create an easy DIY wood crate bookshelf.

We have a small place in the mountains. When we're there we focus on slowing down and spending quality time together. We get out games and puzzles to do together, especially when it's cold and snowy outside.

We have a small place in the mountains. When we’re there we focus on slowing down and spending quality time together. We get out games and puzzles to do together, especially when it’s cold and snowy outside.

At the end of the day we watch a movie together. Our space is limited, as it's a small place so we needed a way to store our games, puzzles, and movies so they wouldn't be in the way.

At the end of the day we watch a movie together. Our space is limited, as it’s a small place so we needed a way to store our games, puzzles, and movies so they wouldn’t be in the way.

I found this little space next to our couch and end table that would be perfect, but the trick was to figure out what how to make custom shelving to fit the space I had.

I found this little space next to our couch and end table that would be perfect, but the trick was to figure out what how to make custom shelving to fit the space I had.

I measured the length and wrote it down.

I measured the length and wrote it down.

I next measured the depth before it crossed paths with our window and blinds. I wasn't as worried about height as I had a long way up to utilize.

I next measured the depth before it crossed paths with our window and blinds. I wasn’t as worried about height as I had a long way up to utilize.

I found these crates at Walmart and they were exactly the dimensions I needed! They were also super affordable ... added bonus! It would also keep the natural wood look as we have a lot of natural wood as part of the walls and decor.

I found these crates at Walmart and they were exactly the dimensions I needed! They were also super affordable … added bonus! It would also keep the natural wood look as we have a lot of natural wood as part of the walls and decor.

I bought 3 of them and stacked them - perfect fit! I wasn't worried about them tipping so I literally stacked them together. If you wanted you could use wood glue, other adhesive, and/or small screws to make them more permanent.

I bought 3 of them and stacked them – perfect fit! I wasn’t worried about them tipping so I literally stacked them together. If you wanted you could use wood glue, other adhesive, and/or small screws to make them more permanent.

I then filled them with our games, puzzles, and movies and it has worked great. They're organized and out of the way, but easily accessible.

I then filled them with our games, puzzles, and movies and it has worked great. They’re organized and out of the way, but easily accessible.

How do you make a bookshelf out of wooden crates?

With a limited amount of storage space and some wood crates from Walmart, I found just what I needed to create an easy DIY wood crate bookshelf.

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  1. blankLeanna says

    March 3, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    This is such a fun looking little corner for a family room or rec room. I like how easily accessible everything as well.

    We have dozens of these little wood boxes of various types on shelves, but I have never used them as a unit. I think I would definitely glue them, such an easy solution.

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    • blankChas says

      March 3, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Thank you so much Leanne 🙂 I am definitely going to glue them (thanks for the recommendation) I wanted to make sure we loved them first before making it permanent. It’s worked out great, and I’m so grateful to find an easy solution 🙂

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  2. blankGrandma's House DIY says

    March 4, 2019 at 8:47 am

    I’ve been thinking about getting myself some of those lovely crates because projects like this one make me drool lol Love it!

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    • blankChas says

      March 4, 2019 at 10:08 am

      You are so sweet Tarah, thank you so very much 🙂

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  3. blankLindaS says

    March 4, 2019 at 10:16 am

    Wow! Talk about easy peasy. You can get that much storage any easier. Great job, Chas!

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    • blankChas says

      March 4, 2019 at 10:42 am

      Thank you Linda and I’m so glad this easy solution worked out. I thought I was going to have to build personalized storage… wasn’t looking forward to that

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  4. blankSHIRLEY says

    March 4, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    I really enjoy your posts and you inspire me to try things that I might not do otherwise. Kudos to you my friend.

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    • blankChas says

      March 4, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      Thank you Shirley you are so sweet. Sending hugs to you my friend 🙂

      Reply
  5. blankSam - Raggedy Bits says

    March 5, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    This is such a neat idea!! Super handy for keeping all the family games and DVD’s together!! They would also be awesome in a craft room! Thank you for the inspiration!

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    • blankChas says

      March 5, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks Sam, and oh my gosh what a great idea to use it in a craft room! It is such an easy way to create shelving and so versatile.

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  6. blankCherryl Ehlenburg says

    March 7, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I love those crates at Walmart! They are so useful and decorative!

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    • blankChas says

      March 7, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      Thanks Cherryl and I totally agree. I have used them for so many things as well as seen others use them in so many different ways 🙂

      Reply
  7. blankEsmé Slabbert says

    March 7, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    Great tips and tricks. Love it. Thank you so much for sharing your post this week at the #senisal Linkup.

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    • blankChas says

      March 8, 2019 at 6:57 am

      Thank you so much Esme and thanks for hosting a great party!

      Reply
  8. blankAudra @ Renewed Projects says

    March 9, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Great use of the crates. I made some into a nightstand and love the storage space. These crates are wonderfully versatile storage options.

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    • blankChas says

      March 10, 2019 at 3:14 am

      Thank you Audra, and what a great idea to use them as nightstands. I do love how they can be used in so many different ways too.

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  9. blankJena says

    March 9, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    What a great solution! Those crates fit more board games than I would have guessed!

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    • blankChas says

      March 10, 2019 at 3:13 am

      Thank you Jena, and I’m so thrilled it worked… I was worried I’d have to try and build something customized.

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  10. blankRoseann Hampton says

    March 12, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    I love those wooden crates – they are so versatile! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!

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    • blankChas says

      March 13, 2019 at 6:36 am

      Thank you so much Roseann and I totally agree! Thanks for stopping by.

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  11. blankJulie says

    March 16, 2019 at 7:53 am

    Sometimes keeping it really simple is the best way! These look great and the more storage the better!

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    • blankChas says

      March 16, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Thank you so much Julie. I am so thrilled it blends in with the other wood in our place, and you are so right – you can never have enough storage space.

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  12. blankKasia@Wooden Pallet Projects says

    February 4, 2021 at 4:37 am

    I love this! So simple and quick to make. Thanks for sharing this idea, Chas!

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    • blankChas says

      February 4, 2021 at 5:56 am

      Thank you so much Kasia!

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  13. blankAmy says

    February 4, 2021 at 7:04 am

    What a fun corner! I have been thinking of doing something similar, but it would have to be up off of the floor some. And even then, I see it turning into simply a cat bed tower. LOL Absolutely gorgeous and it truly looks functional for your space. Great work!

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    • blankChas says

      February 4, 2021 at 8:29 am

      Thank you so much Amy and I love your twist on the idea.

      Reply
  14. blankKim | Shiplap and Shells says

    February 4, 2021 at 12:36 pm

    Love this idea Chas. And so easy!

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    • blankChas says

      February 4, 2021 at 1:28 pm

      Thank you Kim, it has been put to great use

      Reply

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