DIY Birch Shelves

Disclosure: This post is in partnership with True Value. 

Are you ready for another peek into the nursery?! I’m having fun adding a few new projects to the space. I’m a lot farther than I expected to be at this point and I’m not complaining. Only a few more weeks or less until baby is here!

I found these DIY Birch Shelves on Better Homes & Garden a long time ago and I’ve always wanted to recreate them. I thought the nursery was the perfect space for them since I’m going for soft nature inspired space.

I love how they turned out and I think they help bring a sweet modern look to the room. Best part is, they were really simple to make!

Eek! I can’t wait to meet that little face in that picture :)

Ready to make your own?

SUPPLIES:

• (4) pieces of pre-finished pvc board cut to 24″ each
• White Paint (available at your local True Value)
• (4) 12″ pieces of birch
• Wood Glue
• (8) Wood Screws
• Circular Saw
• Power Drill
• Level

 I like to work with the pre-finished pvc wood when I know I’m going to be painting it. It has a smooth finish and it only requires one quick coat of paint, especially if I’m working with white. I decided to make 24″ long shelves based on the space I was working with. You can make yours longer or shorter.

I cut my pieces of birch to 12″. This can also vary depending on the look you want.

Attaching the birch to the shelves was a learning experience. I found that a single screw didn’t hold the birch and the shelves very well. The log would still spin. By adding a glob of wood glue and allowing it to try helped secure the pieces together and fill in some of the gaps from the uneven wood. 
I did one full side first and let them dry.

Next, I attached the top piece of the shelves and secured them to the wood. I used a level to help position the board.

I’m so excited with how they turned out, it was exactly the look I wanted for this space and it only took a day to complete!

I was one of the bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program as well as writing about my experience. I have also been compensated for the materials needed for my DIY project. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.