Build Attic Shelves

The right place can be between two attic rafters.

Build attic shelves.

Create a full height storage solution in your attic. These will support your shelves. Since i had the exposed studs to work with that made it easy to use as the legs of the shelves on that side. So i cleared all the boxes and did lots of measuring.

Build shorter shelves by cutting the shelf to length. I first screwed the back support. Add a rod instead. It is a great way to store items such as halloween costumes.

By adding shelves that are supported by 2 4 brackets attached to the rafters you can expand your useable attic storage space. This is especially handy for puffy winter jackets that seem to take up half of the coat closet. The owner has then placed storage containers on the shelves. By using 2 x 4s and screws along with pre cut osb 2 x 8 sheets i built very strong and functional shelves that look nice too.

Watch this video to find out more. Cut the perpendicular boards to form the sides of the storage units. As already mentioned attics are a treasure trove for creating storage there are so many locations that require only a bit of imagination and a good woodworker. Start choosing the best place for your shelves.

If you ve got a slanted ceiling or roof line shelves can be tough. Glue a filler block flush with the end and nail each side with small brad nails. Whether with shelves or cabinets it makes sense to build right into the eaves or go floor to ceiling in an attic. Build a storage system with wooden attic shelves the attic has been turned into a storage space by creating shelves.

I followed this tutorial by ana white which is an easy and cost effective way to make basic wood shelving for an attic basement or garage. Using 10d nails nail the boards vertically to the rafters in such a way that one board end be on the floor and the. After that mark on the vertical boards the distance you ve planned out between the shelves. Storage space in attics is usually limited to the small floored area.

Now you have the front support. You ll gain additional space for vases plants mirrors frames etc and warm up your space with the giant.