The Complete Guide to Custom Shelves & Built-Ins

CUSTOM SHELVES &

Build Custom Add-ons to Create a One-of-a-Kind Home

by Theresa Coleman

Creative Publishing

rnemational CHANHASSE N, MINNESOTA www.crcativepub.com

NOTICE TO READERS

For safety, use caution, care and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The Publisher and Black & Decker cannot assume responsibility for any damage to propenty or injury to persons as a result of misuse of the information provided. The techniques shown in this book are genera l techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers' instructions included with products, since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required: some may not be appropriate for al l do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help. Consult your local Building Department for information on building permits, codes and other laws as they apply to your project.

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Summary: "More than 30 step-by-step projects to help homeowners achieve custom built-ins that add function and style to any home decor"-- Provided by publisher. Includes index. ISBN-13: 978-' -58923-303-4 (soft cover) ISBN-10: 1-58923-303-4 (SoftCQver)

1. Built-in furniture. 2. Cabinetwork. 3. Shelving (Furniture) I. Title. II. Title: Black & Decker the complete guide to shelves & built-ins.

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Contents The Complete Guide to Custom Shelves & Built-Ins Introduction . . .. .... .. ... . 4

Installing a Post-form countertop .. . . 64

Shelving Projects . .. ... . . 180

portfolio of Built·1n & Shelving projects ....• . . .. ..... 7

Bu ilding a Custom Laminate Countertop . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 66

Shelving Basics ......... . ........ 182 Modular Shelving ......... . . ..... 184

Creating wood Countertop Edges .. . . 74 Installing Wire Shelving

Techniques & Design . ... . . 18 Tools & Materials ..... . .. . ...... .. 20

Built-In Projects . ........ . 78 Window Seat . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 80

Planning a Project ....... .. . . . .... 30 Bed surround ... . ..... . • ....... . . 88 Jobsite Preparation . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 34

. . . . . 186

Formal Bookcase . . . .. . . .. .... . . . 188

Utility Shelves . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 194 Cube Shelves . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . 198

Loft Bed . . . .. . .. . . . . .... . . . . . . .. 94 Closet Shelves . .. . . .... . . .. .. . . . 204

proiect Safety ............ . . . . .... 3S country Diner . . .. . . .. .... . . .. . . . 102

Joist Shelving . . .. . . .. . . .. .... . . . 206

Cutting & Fitting Joints . . . .. . . .. . . .. 36

wall Niche ........... . • ........ 11 2 Power Miter Saw Techn iques . .. . . .. 37

Establishing Level, Plumb & square ... 44

Bin & Shelving Unit. . . . . . .... . . . . . 210 Room Divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Trimwork Wa ll Shelves .

Laundry Center. . . .. .. . . • .

· . . 128

Towel Tower .. . .. . . .. . . . .

· . . 136

Basic Drawers . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

understairs project

· .. 142

preparing for the Finish ............ 50

Hobby Center ... . ..... . • .

· . . 150

Installing Cabinets . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. S4

Bath Cabinet. . . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . 1S6

Creating a Kitchen Island .

Kneewall Cabinet .

Adding Doors . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. 46

. ... 60

Making Countertops . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 62

. . . . . 214

Box Beam Shelves . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 222 Floor-to-Ceiling Shelves .

. . . . . 228

Resources .. .... ... .. . .. 234 Credits . ........... . .. . 235

. ........ 162

Metric Conversions . ... .. 236

Club Bar . . . .. . .. . . .. .... . . .. . . . 168

Index . . ........ ...... . 237

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Introduction e t read y to Aex yo ur ca rpe ntry m uscle~ a nd im prove yo ur ho me w it h a little help from stock and sem i ~stock cabinets. Bui lt-ins a rc no longer just for kitchens . W ith the range of availa ble ca bi net sizes, finishes, and organization accessories avai lable in stock and sem istock styles, combini ng ca binets a nd standard s heet good s to create c ustom looks fo r yo ur favorite roo ms is a reali stic optio n to b uying the pre- made s he lves cllld h utc hes that everyo ne else in yo ur neig hbo rhood owns. We designed the one-of-a-kind projects in t hi s Comp le te Gu ide to live up to the essence of the t itle- "com p le te"- wit hou t ma king the projects too tough fo r weeke nd DlYe rs. The res ult: A var iety of fun projects fo r va ri o us ski ll levels v,lith a range of desig n styles fo r roo ms all over yo ur hOLise. If yo u like th e look of slee k urban style, c hec k out T he C lu b Bar (page 168) . Its s lick modular pa lette is a to tal atte ntion gra bbe r that you m igh t fi nd in a n avant-garde city hotel. T he classically appointed Formal Bookcase (page 188 ), on the ot he r hand, is D IY-fri endly project in spi red by traditi o na l hardwood libraries. C has in g the brass ring of good desig n inspired m o re th a n just a hip ~traditio n a l design ste\'v. It begged us to be min dful of the pe rmanence of th ese projec ts . Sure, the projects a re fun to c rea te, but we too k th e natu re of a built ~in serious ly. \A/hen yo u c rea te a built~in o r a dd shelving, it becomes part of you r home, part of your day-to-day rea lity- whet he r your bui lt- in is used to sto re laun dry dete rge nt, display c heris he d me me ntos, or cu rl up w ith