Craft Room Project: Shelves Are Done!

This was another big piece that needed to get done that’s finally completed. Of course, it had to be a challenge, because that is the ONLY way this project can go.

I’d forgotten about the bowed back wall. Or, more accurately, didn’t consider that what made my counter tops difficult to fit would also impact shelves that need to be installed on that same wall. It ended up making those corner shelves a massive pain in my butt to put in. It took several hours yesterday to just work out how to get that bottom one to work and it forced me to rethink my upper shelves.

I’d planned for 3 in that corner, but after getting the bottom one in, I knew I wasn’t going to be happy with that many. I’d also wanted the upper shelves to not be boxed in on the outer edges like the bottom one is. I’d done that design on the bottom to keep the look flowing from the cabinets and to give me room to add a few more of the under cabinet puck lights to keep that corner bright. The way I had to tweak things to even get the shelf supported wouldn’t really allow for a more open upper shelf.

I’m still not thrilled with what I worked out for that upper shelf. I won’t be able to put anything too heavy up there as it isn’t quite a stable as I’d like. Considering I’d only planned on putting lighter things like photos on it, it might be okay long term, but I might have to make some adjustments at some point.

The narrow shelves that went between the tall back wall cabinet and the corner cabinet were a breeze to put up and came out great. Because of how that will be used, the 3 shelves worked there where they wouldn’t with my corner shelves.

It is a huge relief to get this part done. It is one of the last big construction pieces left in my room. I still have a few doors and my drawers to build, but those are all a very different kind of thing and more minor in comparison. They will also most likely be the last thing I tackle.

Up next: Crown, base, and finish trim!