Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
In this video, I'll show you not 1, not 2, but 3 ways to build a floating shelf. Plus a bonus...because why stop at 3? HA!
I've build a bunch of these over the years and never made a video because I honestly assumed no one would watch (and maybe that's true haha). But I recently shared some quick floating shelf videos on Instagram and had a ton of questions so I figured...why not make a video?
I know floating shelves are nothing new, but there are a bunch of ways to build them. I hope you enjoy seeing these and maybe they'll spark a new idea for you!
Check out additional project details, tips, and the full tutorial for each shelf here:
Floating Shelf with Dowels: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-floating-shelf-using-dowels
Chunky "Seamless" Floating Shelf: woodshopdiaries.com/build-seamless-diy-floating-shelf
Basic Floating Shelf: woodshopdiaries.com/basic-diy-floating-shelf
Grab the printable plans for each shelf:
Floating Shelf with Dowels: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/floating-shelf-made-with-dowels-plans
Chunky Floating Shelf: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/chunky-floating-shelf-plan
Basic Floating Shelf: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-floating-shelf-plan
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Tools & Materials
*affiliate links below
Tools:
(tools vary depending on type of shelf)
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
MultiMark Tool: amzn.to/3RlxL2a
Drilling Guide: amzn.to/3PBkceu
Table Saw
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Stud Finder: amzn.to/4v1R1jP
Level
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Materials:
(materials vary depending on type of shelf)
Dowel Shelf:
2×6 board (length you want shelf)
½″ dowel (20″ or longer)
Wood Glue
3″ screws
80 grit sandpaper
Seamless Shelf:
1×8 board (need about 6′)
1×4 board (need about 4′)
2×2 boards (need about 4′)
Wood Glue
1 ¼″ Brad nails
2 ½″ pocket hole screws
Wood Filler (optional)
Basic Shelf:
(1) 1×3 board 48″ long
(1) 2×2 board 48″ long
(1) 2’x4′ (¼ sheet) ½″ plywood (or scraps)
Wood Glue
1 ¼″ Brad Nails
2 ½″ pocket hole screws
(2-4) 3″ wood screws
(2) 1 ¼″ wood screws
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:36 EASY DIY Shelves Using Dowels
04:03 How to Build "Seamless" Floating Shelves
10:08 My Favorite Way to DIY a Floating Shelf
12:35 Wall to Wall Floating Shelves
15:54 Let's Wrap This Up
In this video, I'll show you not 1, not 2, but 3 ways to build a floating shelf. Plus a bonus...because why stop at 3? HA!
I've build a bunch of these over the years and never made a video because I honestly assumed no one would watch (and maybe that's true haha). But I recently shared some quick floating shelf videos on Instagram and had a ton of questions so I figured...why not make a video?
I know floating shelves are nothing new, but there are a bunch of ways to build them. I hope you enjoy seeing these and maybe they'll spark a new idea for you!
Check out additional project details, tips, and the full tutorial for each shelf here:
Floating Shelf with Dowels: woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-floating-shelf-using-dowels
Chunky "Seamless" Floating Shelf: woodshopdiaries.com/build-seamless-diy-floating-shelf
Basic Floating Shelf: woodshopdiaries.com/basic-diy-floating-shelf
Grab the printable plans for each shelf:
Floating Shelf with Dowels: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/floating-shelf-made-with-dowels-plans
Chunky Floating Shelf: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/chunky-floating-shelf-plan
Basic Floating Shelf: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/basic-floating-shelf-plan
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Tools & Materials
*affiliate links below
Tools:
(tools vary depending on type of shelf)
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/Aoo6Ya
MultiMark Tool: amzn.to/3RlxL2a
Drilling Guide: amzn.to/3PBkceu
Table Saw
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/b3DkDx
Stud Finder: amzn.to/4v1R1jP
Level
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/45pHpoN
Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Materials:
(materials vary depending on type of shelf)
Dowel Shelf:
2×6 board (length you want shelf)
½″ dowel (20″ or longer)
Wood Glue
3″ screws
80 grit sandpaper
Seamless Shelf:
1×8 board (need about 6′)
1×4 board (need about 4′)
2×2 boards (need about 4′)
Wood Glue
1 ¼″ Brad nails
2 ½″ pocket hole screws
Wood Filler (optional)
Basic Shelf:
(1) 1×3 board 48″ long
(1) 2×2 board 48″ long
(1) 2’x4′ (¼ sheet) ½″ plywood (or scraps)
Wood Glue
1 ¼″ Brad Nails
2 ½″ pocket hole screws
(2-4) 3″ wood screws
(2) 1 ¼″ wood screws
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:36 EASY DIY Shelves Using Dowels
04:03 How to Build "Seamless" Floating Shelves
10:08 My Favorite Way to DIY a Floating Shelf
12:35 Wall to Wall Floating Shelves
15:54 Let's Wrap This Up
