DIY Floating Shelves

It has been non stop over here with my laundry room makeover and I cannot wait to reveal the entire space to you. Unfortunately that is not until August but I can share some of the DIY’s I’m implementing into the space. Today I’m going to show you how I created these gorgeous jumbo DIY floating shelves. I hope you love them as much as I do! Remember that if you want to customize them for your space, change the measurements, switch up the stain color or paint! Get creative! Love you guys, stay rad xx.
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[@TranTheClever]

Now that's how to make a DIY video! Precise and to the point with fantastic and clever ideas on how to make the shelves. My wife has been wanting me to make floating shelves for her for a long time and now I know how to. Thanks so much for posting this video. 4:53

[@ruthpelcastre2482]

From one woman show to another, that was beast! 100% impressive and inspiring. I love it. Nice work.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@kindlelight]

I want to do this in my bedroom closet! I hope they turn out as beautiful as yours did!

[@AlPR710]

They do really look like they're just one piece! I'm coming from the laundry reno video and I thought they were built in a completely different way! They look great!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much Alicia!

[@yanglu9555]

I thought the same thing as well. I'm going to try to build the same thing and see what would be my outcome!

[@arlenesalmeron8325]

Wow !!!! I can’t wait to do this thank you for giving me the confidence

[@clemmienaidoo8042]

"You Go Girl"!!!!! WOW...your'e amazing!!! Well done, Thank you for sharing...God Bless your Good Work💖🙋🌻

[@McFlysGarage]

I did not think of using 1/4” to do this at all. Brilliant!

[@mayramendoza2635]

Wow!! Looks great!! Carpentry really gets my attention!! I would love to learn how to do all that. God bless and stay safe!!❤️

[@wakeupandorganise3559]

This is so far my favourite DIY tutorial. I could binge on these (currently doing that now 🙃) so much more fun than buying the floating shelves as they are. Seems a lot more cost efficient and you get thicker shelves doing it yourself 👏🏼

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Awe thank you!!!

[@dieselthedumsterdog3108]

Amazing loved to see them finished.

[@sarahcinderellabeth]

They’re beautiful! Your laundry room is going to be such a dream!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Sarah! Fingers crossed.

[@lucileidearaujo8927]

Perfeito! Amei seu trabalho, Rachel😍

[@joebagofdoe4762]

WOW Im so impressed !! And your confidence is amazing!!!

[@josegonzalez1763]

You make it look so easy! Awesome work!

[@gusubu17]

It's handy to make sure everything fits in the space, and then stain each exposed piece of wood before truly installing. This is a great video!

[@jays2573]

I've never seen any of your videos before and this my very first one. I'm truly impressed with your ideas. Thank you for sharing and it honestly looked really easy to make. I'm a man and I have no problems in saying that I am totally inept/unskillful when it comes to building anything. You have not only inspired/motivate me, but have given me the confidence to be able to build these type of shelves. Truly awesome. :)

[@richardairey324]

Great work Rachel, well presented , really clear. Given me some great ideas and tips for my project. Thanks :)

[@rochim.1192]

I love these shelves..exactly what I need in my bathroom and laundry room..thanks for the tutorial!!!❤👌

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You're so welcome!

[@adamtlewis8340]

Killer job girl. Super impressed. Your in great shape and willing to build things with your hands on your own. Bazinga

[@natalielawyerchick]

Wowwwwww!!!! I am working on my kitchen right now and was wondering to do with an open wall. Thank you for this!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yay! Pumped to have helped. Thank you for watching!

[@notyouraveragemama1869]

I made these shelves and put them in my laundry room using your instructions with my own measurements I did three shelves on one wall and a small shelf connected to a cabinet over the washer and dryer on the other wall. I watched many videos on how to make floating shelves but yours by far was the best. Thanks

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me xx.

[@evocre8r]

Love how simple you make the shelves. All other videos make it seem so complicated. Great job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you! 😊

[@brethren26]

Love this! Thank you! Feels like this simplified my approach to what I’m planning.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheNatureExperience1]

You’re a straight inspo goddess! Yes sis!

[@berealrelentless6237]

Big Props, learning through experimenting and just doing, is how I go about most , O.K, All my projects, haha. I ve seen these done a few different ways, and with yours, I have yet, another. Thanks for sharinng, Be Well, Be real, and BE YOU!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love!

[@HandleKingHardware]

The shelves are gorgeous but I absolutely love the copper table you were working on!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

Just awesome. So simple but so beautiful!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Janie!

[@MommaFromScratch]

looks fantastic and cant wait to see the whole room together

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks love!

[@yousefabraham8855]

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[@vancebrennan7668]

@Yousef Abraham instablaster =)

[@tonyh7734]

Great work! As someone else mentioned, try using temp ledges to help the weight or use the washing machine with some props to hold up the bottom shelf install, then use the bottom shelf with props to install the higher shelf after.

[@donnale3881]

I'm absolutely inspired, and ready to build new shelves!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for all the love Donna!

[@ZacJones]

Dang loving the floating shelves! Great instructions, thanks!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@SuchaCaligrrl]

Girl you rocked it, they look amazing... no no no, you are amazing.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow thank you!

[@houseofhayes]

you've inspired me to do this in my office! Looks great!

[@trick351]

LOVE THIS!!! And that you’re doing it WOMAN FN ROCK!!! 🖤💪🏼👑

[@EclecticDIYerSamanthaEbreo]

I'm totally doing this when I makeover my home office - though I think I might use my kreg jig to attach the support studs. Can't wait to see what you have in mind for the accent wall!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I was so over the Kreg after my last couple projects I wanted to avoid it haha. Definitely the way to go though! 🙌🏼

[@jetlaggedchef6806]

Love your projects! :) A tip for hanging these types of shelves (or cabinets) in the future is to temporarily screw in a couple of pieces of wood to the wall as "ledges", then you can sit the back of your heavier shelf (or cabinet) on it while you attach it to the wall. You'll have one or two screw holes to fill after, but it makes it a lot easier for one person to hang stuff.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes I saw a couple other loving humans mention that as well and have implemented it into all my DIY's moving forward when needed. Appreciate that!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Agreed xx.

[@lincolnquinn8685]

​@@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz you could also partially nail in a couple finish nails and rest the frame directly on them. Once you put the plywood bottom on it will cover the holes from the finish nails and you won't need to fill them. I've put up crown moulding alone using this method.

[@strangegames198]

Using your drill as a hammer/mallet... Cool idea! Loved the shelves, and video. Thanks :)

[@elisemo6038]

Rachel- your channel is so inspiring and motivating! I bought my first sander to redo a dresser and nightstand. I made some mistakes, but overall can't believe I actually did it! Thanks for the awesome content and inspiration.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow thank you!

[@speakrighttogod]

You are the wind beneath my DIY wings for what a beginner (such as myself) would consider 'a big project.' I have stood in front of my washer & dryer countless times wishing that I had more shelving than the little shelf that I do have. You even dread asking what it may cost to pay someone else to do it for you. I have done lots of these projects - in my head, with a good imagination. Watching you do it makes me certain that I can do it too. It's an answer to my prayer. Thanks much for sharing!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That is exactly how I try to put out every tutorial. I seriously love that you took the time to share some love and support xx.

[@michelle.1979]

They look great!! 👏👏

[@letsvanglamp]

Perfect floating shelves!!🌠 Rachel, you make it look super EZ....Inspired enough to definitely try building these for my She-Shed.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You can do it!

[@TotsnTwins]

Love this! I'm going to utilize it to make a floating sink vanity in my half bath.

[@mariabasulto11]

That looks so easy....I want to try it ❤❤❤

[@orangeorchid9067]

Beast mode!!! Wow!! Good job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@doctorwonderful]

This is what I love about KZbin. Great video!!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@victoriarodgers3164]

I love your projects ♥️

[@michellehamilton367]

Thank you so much, my daughter and I did my whole laundry room makeover last weekend used your example turned out amazing!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Oh wow! I'm so excited xx.

[@koortl1]

Michelle Hamilton @michelle Can you share a picture of your finished laundry room...please😉

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Love that copper-clad table!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@shonyawilson1]

Listen I am a very creative person and I have been laying in my walk in closet first decorating it in my head secondly trying to find the most simple way of adding shelves for my mini shoes I was about to go the long way until I seen this video This is truly creatively simplified if I can give it a hundred thumbs-up I would

[@Dzz-GUYSTRIVIA]

I was looking for any way to have shelves look like they are floating but this idea was great , I never would have thought of that! You have a new subscriber looking forward to any new ideas you have

[@puffyelvis5895]

Appreciate the honesty and humility. Lots of good tips here, some of which I observed but you didn’t comment on, like starting the screws before mounting the frame to the wall. Thanks for a great video!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@somejits8]

They look great. Great job.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much Manny! Hope you're having a great weekend.

[@andrewnunez5680]

Wow, what a fantastic job. I am very impressed and I will be attempting this in my laundry room. You see I said attempting lol 🤞🙂

[@gilbertquijas5540]

Rachel those i really like great job

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@mrsmurphy1836]

love your style and your projects

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@TomPickup1]

Cheers , have built the same in an alcove beside the fire, used smaller timber and swapped the ply for MDF worked a treat

[@martinramirez1515]

Great job! You can also use spackle to fill in nail holes or any small ding and dents. I think its much easier to work with and more forgiving plus for the price of a container and the amount you get its a steal.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the tip Martin!!

[@jeroenscholten4166]

Looks really nice 👍

[@KBBAKTHA]

Brilliant.. I have seen several videos on floating shelves, all of them (you are an exception) made the casing of the shelf so heavy with complicated miter joints etc. Your idea of providing thin skin on all sides of the shelf is simply out of box Thanks for sharing.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@Kidkapital]

You are amazing!!!! I love your work and the content on your channel!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Wow thank you Ashley!

[@TamaraBezmertney]

I was thinking of doing something like this. This really helps, thanks!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks love xx.

[@catrionakennedy5285]

Amazing! ❤

[@sheilahd11]

Love these!!! 😍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@onethingeverything]

Great work, starting a similar project so helpful to see your solution.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love Craig!

[@Wildirishmanbiker]

Wow, love the vid layout, actually understood at every step. Most go toooo fast, this one was just right. Strong fit women, much like my own daughters!! Well done, this weekends project

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much!

[@SumanMukherjeesomzworld]

Very neat job Rachel!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@ronzineg]

Outstanding Job. Great presentation.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@mickythreee4640]

Well done, looks really great!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Really appreciate that!

[@angelaortiz3406]

That looks beautiful love it 😘

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Angela!

[@jessicas6757]

Your video inspired me to start my own laundry makeover project. I used 2x3 wood as my laundry room is smaller than yours. I had three shelves installed, the upper two are bigger than the bottom one as I want the bottom one to be a display shelf and create a less claustrophobic feeling. I feel very proud of myself for doing this project. I hope I know how to attach the pic here so you can see my room.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love! I am so excited that you built your own.

[@gerytremaine488]

Looks fantastic! Great great video! Thank you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love!

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

You are amazing I'm a mechanical contractor I'm very inspired by this video my shelves in the walk in closet fell down from all the weight. I have two daughters I always like to see girls do stuff like this on their own

[@jasonmcelveen6295]

Use thicker plywood for the tops folks.

[@retroelle]

Omg I love it girlie! I wanna do these kind is shelves in a bathroom when I buy a home one day.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You should for sure! They are so gorgeous.

[@wendoureemensshed9535]

Looks great i am going to do floating shelves in my lounge so thanks for the idea

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hell yeah! Happy you liked!

[@sarahtalke]

Oh my word, I love these! 😍 Going to need to find a spot for some (at my parents, they are wonderful for putting up with my 5000 ideas 🙊)

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Yes! Can’t wait to see what you build.

[@TerryElisabeth]

Those turned out great! I'm a one-woman show too because mama don't like to wait for nobody. I did see on Modern Builds on his garage shelving video that he used a 2 × 4 to hold up his framework which I thought was an awesome tip for safely building by yourself! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you Terry! That would’ve been much better.

[@erikford9713]

Nice! I will remember this way of doing it!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Stoked you watched the video xx.

[@fruitcakedrifter1286]

Excellent ..thanks for sharing much needed info!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kd-b7340]

Looks really good! This approach is different from what I've seen elsewhere where other videos have you build the box first then mount it, but it's good to see this option too and think about what works for me -- thanks!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks for watching!

[@RageNside]

Cool! This just gave me an idea for floating corner shelves. Awesome job by the way. 👍

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Hell yeah! Stoked to inspire - thank you for the love xx.

[@RageNside]

Anytime. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for supporting your broad!

[@joseresendiz6599]

Excellent work Rachel, I've been looking for a contractor that builds these shelves for me, and they look at me like i'm an alien. Great execution. watching you build your own, makes me want to try my own. Thanks.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

You got this!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Very nice clean shelves. Well done.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I appreciate that!

[@IMOO1896]

Wow, great effort in doing this solo!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks!

[@sessiontelemetric5618]

Beautiful. Great vid!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Appreciate that! Thank you!

[@snowwhite05]

I wish we could add a photo on here! We followed what you did. We did. A few things different with securing the shelves and they turned out beautifully. Thank you for this video! It was extremely helpful

[@benfrancisco5270]

Well done! Nice and simple.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thanks Ben!

[@hobes9799]

Awesome video. You made it look so easy for one person.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@iGame360fficial]

I was enjoying this DIY video. And as soon as she was up on that stool and she addressed it. Killed it. Definitely wasn't expecting that.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Not sure what you're talking about but there are a ton of other KZbinrs out there you'll love the entire tutorial I'm sure! Thanks for watching as far as you did xx.

[@iGame360fficial]

Living to DIY with Rachel Metz I watched the entire video.

[@Mixwell1983]

Good job. It's nice to see women taking a hands on approach to home improvements. If I were a female I would want to know how to create and fix things instead of relying on someone. If I have a daughter I will teach her the importance of self reliance. I have a 2 1/2 year son but as a parent both men and women should pass on their skills to their offspring. I plan on teaching my son and other child if i have one how to cook also as I am in the culinary industry. Knowing how to cook, fix household issues and some basic auto mechanics are a must. Sorry for the rant.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

I love that so much! That is how my dad raised me - to be able to basically build, run, operate and pay for a house. Thank you for the love and support xx.

[@Mixwell1983]

Living to DIY with Rachel Metz sounds like your dad is a good man. The most we can hope for as parents is that our teachings and knowledge passed onto our children will someday be further passed onto future generations. I find myself practicing skills passed onto me by my dad and other elders who have left this world and sometimes smile or wonder if they would be proud of the work I have done. My grandfather was a cement mason and general contractor and my dad an electrician. I worked a few jobs with my gramps and learned something but I wish i was older or him younger to be able to go on jobs with him. A lot of family friends of my gramps and dad said my grandpa was a master of his trade and took pride in his work. I hear old stories of the house i live in now being converted to a 2 story back in 65 and my dad and uncle being on summer break and breaking their back on that project.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

That is so incredible!

[@marieblade0613]

My grandfather has helped me learn and has even purchased me tools and to say I'm grateful is the least I could express.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

mixwell1983 many females do. Most of the time no one sees it.

[@primalk9704]

Awesome! Looks good.

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you so much Tyler!

[@absolutelybtful]

Love this! I'm following this video, so I can do an open bedroom closet, and I love the way these look for a top shelf!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for watching!

[@absolutelybtful]

You're welcome!

[@quintyn4393]

love the vids!!!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@miguels3583]

Great work!!!

[@makemeholla4u]

AWESOME job!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@herby375]

That is fantastic, I'm doing something similar, Thanks for uploading this!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you for the love xx.

[@reeintili6927]

Awesome job

[@carlosaugusto4643]

Great video!! Looking good!!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Thank you!

[@paymankazerouni3348]

Great idea to get thicker shelves. Thank you

[@sirinatorres1470]

I wanted this so bad! Thank you!

[@LivingtoDIYwithRachelMetz]

Happy to have helped!