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September 15, 2015

DIY Birch Shelves

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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.

Do-it-yourself Open Birch Shelves - Click to get the tutorialI 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!

DIY Birch ShelvesEek! I can’t wait to meet that little face in that picture :)
Birch Shelves in Nursery

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

Birch Shelving tutorial 1 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.

Birch Tree Tutorial 3Attaching 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. 
Birch Shelving Tutorial 3I did one full side first and let them dry.

Birch Shelving Tutorial 4Next, I attached the top piece of the shelves and secured them to the wood. I used a level to help position the board.

DIY Birch Shelves in NurseryI’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

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I am thinking about redoing my sons bedroom and he is 9, but this would still totally work in his room! I pinned it for future inspiration once I start on it. Thanks!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  2. Heart says

    September 16, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I like the way it creates a natural aroma inside your room. It maximizes the space and just easy to build. It’s going to be the perfect activity for little cowboys.

    Reply
  3. Stacy Risenmay says

    September 16, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I LOVE them! I want to make these for my boys :) So awesome!!!

    Reply
  4. kara says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    I love them!

    Reply
  5. Laura / Pet Scribbles says

    September 18, 2015 at 7:57 am

    These shelves are GORGEOUS!! What a beautiful addition to the room!

    Reply
  6. K says

    March 27, 2016 at 5:33 am

    What did you use to fasten these shelves to the wall?

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      March 30, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      Hi! This is a great question and one I’m working on. The tutorial on the BHG site I found the inspiration on said to put hooks on the back and then hang them on the wall. That’s what I did but I found them to be super heavy and not stable. I’m actually working on finding a better solution and one that is more secure. I will let you know when I find something better!

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      • Deana says

        June 30, 2016 at 8:43 pm

        I’m doing these for my nephew now, how do we get them hung on a wall?

        Reply
  7. Katie says

    October 12, 2018 at 6:09 am

    Hi! Did you ever find a better way to mount these on the wall? Thankyou!

    Reply

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