How to Build Recessed Shelves Between Studs | Bathroom Organization

Today I am going to show you how to build recessed shelves between studs in our bathroom. We have been working on some bathroom organization for the last little while now getting these recessed shelves finished up.
#organization #bathroomorganization #builtin
Our girls share a bathroom and the counters have always been a mess. It is also our guest bathroom and then everyone visiting gets to see the mess. Not any more!
We came up with a solution for another place to organize all the items that used to be on the counter. We wanted to build recessed shelves in the wall of the bathroom between the studs. Since the bathroom had limited in space, we thought this was the perfect spot.
Let us know in the comments below where you would install recessed shelves in your home?
I created a download for you to use this same design of the recessed shelves in your bathroom or wherever you see fit. It works great in a 2x4 interior wall.
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[@nhannguyen-sr9vh]

I used this idea to put a 12" deep kitchen cabinet above my toilet. Bathroom cabinets are typically only 8" deep because you can knock your head on them if they stick out 12". recessed it 4" into the wall and viola, now have a 12" deep cabinet only sticking out 8". We remodelled our kitchen and are using the other old cabinets to go into our " new" laundry room. reuse, reduce, recycle

[@TravisInCanada1]

Thats a great idea!

[@goodintentions1302]

I want to do this in my bathrooms & bedrooms in my two family that is actually two apartments without basements or attic space. I'm thinking about using a 12" sq of stainless steel in the top portion in the primary bedroom to use with magnetic hooks for easy placement of jewelry. Thank You for sharing this. You've got a new subscriber.

[@Remodelaholic]

That sounds nice.

[@tonides55]

Love to see how I can make a broom and .mop closet between stubs

[@ihavefaithnlove]

If I could hug you and your wife.... I would I love, Love,LOVE this idea.... I needed a way to add storage for the laundry room, and the guest bathroom.... and this idea takes maximizing every inch of my home

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks so much! You are so kind!

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Oh my gosh I love that you can use the space in between the studs to build shelves, it is the perfect use of space that would other wise just be hidden behind drywall. I want to do this all over my house in every nook and cranny, it would make such a cute little bookcase for small books, to display knick nacks, so many great ideas to use hidden spaces.

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for the nice comment. There are so many possibilities.

[@carlotta4th]

Stud projects are great! But you have to keep in mind that spund will carry better betwern the rooms, and also any insulation/pipes/wires that might be in the way (always cut a small hole and look around first).

[@deadmanswife3625]

Have done similar projects. I paint the wood before I start assembling it also I screw it to the studs so that I can remove it if I care to for whatever reason. Such as modifying the Shelf spacing adding in little shelving. Also I'd very definitely finish that drywall backing with paint or whatever before I put the Shelf in. And I would trim out the gap between the shelving and the drywall with quarter-inch or whatever I would not depend on caulking for that size of a gap. I love the way you mitered/rounded the edges and explained that you could round them off by hand if you didn't have a router.

[@TheOpenminded27]

love this!!

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@azza1793]

Great idea for using a dead space and the end result looked great 👍

[@Remodelaholic]

Thank you!

[@algallego]

Some bottom blocking would be a good idea under those "ram horse" studs you placed in for the bottom supports of the cabinet. This would ensure that the weight of the cabinet and its contents come to bear via the framing directly to the floor rather than floating or being suspended in the wall space only anchored to the drywall which can eventually give in some way or another.

[@Remodelaholic]

It has held up great so far. It's so narrow it can't hold a lot of weight to begin with. But if you are worried about weight then sure you can do extra work to support it. Thanks for watching.

[@jannettes.3944]

Excellent! desperate need this for my tiny bathroom. Thanks for sharing this video, you are very talented.

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment.

[@thomascampbell789]

This is exactly what I was looking for!!

[@Remodelaholic]

Glad you found it!

[@butchgreene]

The only thing that sucks about this video is that I don't have a workshop, the tools or the patience to do it. It the money right now to pay someone else to. It's a fantastic design and the guardrails are perfect

[@stlpro2a386]

As with most activities I enter into, I tended to get carried away with it. DVD collection I started to have "a few" to carry on motor coach trips for when no reception/rainy times......now over 5000 DVDs. Needing place to store, organize them, I built in-wall DVD shelves in a long tall hallway featuring a library style rolling ladder on rails to access the upper shelves As pointed out in this video, shelf depth becomes 4" (stud + drywall) resulting in the DVDs extending from wall about 1-5/16".....not an issue in a 48" wide hallway. Each shelf...~14-1/2" wide holds about 25 videos. (Also, built swing out DVD shelves to cover His'n'Her closet doors creating gun storage in both closets.) Had to relocate some wiring, but not a big deal. Painted inside the wall shelves black to hide less than perfect surface....rough studs, used thin wood corner trim bead glued to corners protect drywall edges, providing a finished surround. Used 1/4" pins in holes (drilled with right-angle drill head) in studs for thin shelves to sit upon, similar to common adjustable shelf concept.

[@Remodelaholic]

Great comment thanks for sharing!

[@womanwithtoolbelt9171]

I’ve been wanting to do this as a spice rack in my kitchen. I have a galley kitchen and there’s a space of drywall that this would be perfect for. Thank you for the video bc now I have the confidence to do this.

[@erinnugent2745]

Thank you for the tutorial. I plan on making something like this but covering it with a full length mirror.

[@Remodelaholic]

You are welcome! Smart to use a mirror!

[@NateWithWho]

love the speed up sound :D

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi guys....like I said before, I love this project, I'm glad you put it in one video start to finish...

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks Martine!

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

You NEVER cease to AMAZE... This is so dope. I love how this came out 😍 5:34

[@Remodelaholic]

You are so kind! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@mousemajority5850]

Very well done! Before you started you could have easily just painted that whole piece of drywall in just a few minutes with a roller. But I'm glad you painted all the wood pieces first before installing them. Painting raw wood shelves after they are installed takes so much longer.

[@Remodelaholic]

Yes I could have painted it first, but I still have to paint over the caulk. Thanks for watching!

[@samanthab3292]

Looks good! That's exactly where I need to put one of these, in the main/only bath!

[@Remodelaholic]

We have loved it. Thanks for the comment.

[@M0M0F2P0Ms]

i don't know why using space like this is so rare in the US - you can always use more storage!

[@tonides55]

Oh I meant to also I love your work

[@Remodelaholic]

Thank you!

[@jdunwoody5653]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a small galley kitchen and think this would work to build a spice rack and after that who knows what! It seems you can do a lot using this method.

[@Remodelaholic]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching

[@memyprojectsi9783]

Needed this! Thanks for sharing :)

[@k.b.woodworker3250]

I built some recessed shelves in my bathroom, too. It's great to have a place to put all those little things that end up as clutter, and so many of the things fit just right at this depth. One advantage is that the shallow shelves make it easy to find things. I put wood doors on mine to match the vanity so you can't see all the bottles of stuff. I like your design, too. Makes it easy to access things. Highly recommended project with our without doors.

[@Brandonbikes]

Are the drywall screws through the bottom 2x4 enough to hold the weight or will it tear down the sheatrock over time?

[@Remodelaholic]

There is not a lot of weight so it's holding up great. Thanks for watching.

[@ednadrew6125]

Perfect solution for my compact bathroom. Lots of space behind the door. Shelves would be perfect since I do not have a vanity cabinet

[@Remodelaholic]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@jeanettesjourney9147]

Love this! Great tutorial. Thanks. My house is so small so I'm planning to put an in between the studs pantry in the kitchen and another shelf unit one in the bathroom. Wish me luck.

[@Remodelaholic]

That sounds great! You can do this! Lets us know how it turns out!

[@CalaGames]

My wife isn’t thrilled but I’m getting close to finishing this project! It’s a small 12”x19” in the kitchen. Thanks for the great info!!

[@Remodelaholic]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you found it helpful. Send us a picture at [e-mail] when you’re done. We would love to see how it turned out.

[@jenniferacheson3770]

love your workshop!

[@Remodelaholic]

Thank you! It's been a great shop to have.

[@BMags1]

This is exactly what I've been searching for. Very nice work and planning. Thank you for sharing the project!

[@Remodelaholic]

You are so welcome! Glad to help.

[@watavuemountain481]

Absolutely love it!!! Thanx for sharing. We are building a tiny cabin and are always looking for ideas to maximize our space. I will definitely refer back to this when we get to that point. Thanx for the great tutorial and for sharing. Be Safe!!

[@Remodelaholic]

That sounds so fun. We have always wanted to do the same. Please share with us how it turns out. Best of luck!

[@ashleyolsen2916]

You make it look so easy!

[@Remodelaholic]

It was just to some time. Thanks for watching!

[@scottcornelius2491]

Nice work. Beautiful and clean.

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for the comment Scott!

[@stickboyfpv4742]

3:20 nice I like that!

[@michelleamato5370]

You could use a full length mirror on hinges to create a cabinet. Dual purpose. A full length mirror which your kids will want when they hit their teens and the guests will appreciate. Plus it will hide the contents

[@Remodelaholic]

A mirror is a great idea. We are thinking of doing something like that. Thanks for watching!

[@patricestafford294]

My plan for the laundry room is to build a 2x8 wall with in-wall shelving and cabinet doors and add a bath behind the wall. I plan on putting a barn door on the bath side of the wall. Straight ahead would be the sink and toilet to the left and shower to the right. And to put all the tools and laundry supplies in the in-wall shelving. Also plan to move the water heater to outside wall as tankless. I will get 32 cf more storage. Also plan to put dryer box in wall to push dryer all the way to the wall for more room in front of washer and dryer.

[@Remodelaholic]

Wow! Sounds like you will be busy! Nice work!

[@TravisInCanada1]

Great project, nicely done

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks!

[@ceeyaaa]

Love it

[@stelas9307]

Gorgeous

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks

[@thecozycottage6555]

I want this done I my bathroom!!!😍😍

[@Remodelaholic]

You should! It’s so nice to have.

[@baddad5781]

Awesome

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks!

[@hoorayedeneternal897]

I've wanted to build a shelf for my mother's bathroom for her, thanks for sharing this guide. I hope this isn't challenging for beginners like me

[@edgarshoe]

This is exactly what I needed to see! Great job. Love your table saw/workbench setup by the way. It is so clean! ;)

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks Edgar! We are so glad to help.

[@Remodelaholic]

Here is a link to the table saw workbench that I built in case you have not seen it yet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrFYWiinr-pm8k

[@edgarshoe]

@@Remodelaholic thanks! You read my mind. I was actually hoping you had a vídeo for that!! ✌

[@sherip1270]

Go Aggies!

[@marcosoliveira8731]

Nice!!!

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks Marcos!

[@Fb33EYE]

Great video, very helpful. Beautiful niche and door ! What would suggest to build an alcove/rounded top niche ?

[@nickster51875]

In my butler closet under the stairs. Need to figure out the slanted wall/ceiling part especially

[@JusBidniss]

Nice design! On the one I'm making, I want to have hidden storage behind a frameless door with a mirror attached, as opposed to open shelves. I also want to preserve the full 4" depth (3 1/2" stud depth, plus the 1/2" drywall thickness). So what I came up with is two 4" strips of 1/4" plywood for the side pieces made from one 8 1/8" piece (2*4" + 1/8" saw kerf), to which I apply shelf-supporting cleats every 3", squared to the edge, so that when I rip-cut them apart, the shelf-supporting cleats will be aligned on the left and right strips. Shelves will be chunks of 3/4" white melamine (plastic-coated particle board), with a white melamine strip ironed on the front edge, and adjustable using the many cleats. Paint out the back (which, like yours is the back of the drywall) and the side cleat strips with white paint. Use the stud cavity (16" centers, minus the 3/4" half-stud thickness times 2 for a 14 1/2" cavity, less 1/2" for the two 1/4" cleat strips' thickness, leaving 14" shelves), and close off the top and bottom as you did with chunks of 2x4. The cleat strips will hide the cut edges of the drywall on the sides, and extra 1/4" x 4" x 14 1/2" strips can cover the top and bottom 2x4' and drywall edges. Cover the studs and drywall edge with the cleat strips, which are attached to the studs. For the door, a simple piece of 1/2" x 16" sanded-grade plywood (overlapping the cut-edge of the drywall by 3/4"), iron-on edge tape to hide the layers and painted out white, with a simple 13.375" x 49.5" cheap wall mirror attached (door length can be whatever is needed beyond the mirror length for the storage needs), mounted on small surface-mount cabinet door hinges that are screwed through the drywall to the center of the studs. A magnetic cabinet catch mounted in the inside of the opening holds the door closed.

[@Remodelaholic]

Wow that is some amazing detail! Let us know how it turns out.

[@dlmosaic]

This would be a nice addition in my bathroom for items that clutter the countertop.

[@Remodelaholic]

It has been a huge help with that for sure!

[@vdub4323]

New sub! You're awesome and thanks for sharing. I want to do this in my bathroom.

[@Remodelaholic]

You should! Thanks for loving it!

[@womanwithtoolbelt9171]

You should try Benjamin Moore’s enamel paint. It’s fantastic

[@LoomofDreams]

I'm a bit late to this video, but I have a weird space in my kitchen where I want to do a built-in and your video popped up in my search. This looks easy enough that even an amateur could do it! A few questions, though: if I want to do a built-in with a glass or plexi-glass door, could I follow this same process? Also, what do you recommend if the current space is open? I have a pantry that has two bi-fold doors, and then there's an extra section on the other side of a stud that's just open. It looks really dumb and I wanted to put in a built-in behind glass for collectibles to be displayed. Because there's currently no drywall along the back - it's just an opening that shows what's inside the pantry, would I need to add drywall? Or could I use plywood or similar? I want to make sure these shelves will be strong enough to hold heavy-ish items (nothing too crazy, but heavier than a few bathroom hand towels). Thoughts?

[@athmostafa2462]

good project .👍

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for watching!

[@athmostafa2462]

@@Remodelaholic ya , I love your work around your house . hit me more videos 😄. ps , I like your shop 👍

[@mskiara18]

I thank you for the tutorial, I hope to create some shelves in my home to expand our space and storage options. May I ask if I can follow these instructions but build a small shelf over a vent? My bathroom is small and the available space near the door has a vent on the wall.

[@DyslexicLunatic]

Instead of the cutting tool you were using, I just use a jigsaw with a short blade the goes about 1/8-1/4" beyond the drywall, checking for wires prior to cutting. Never know where the ugly buggers show up, especially in older homes. Great job. On another note, where are the studs. The cavity you created seems void of studs that should either bein on the right or left of the opening, if not in the middle. I always make sure that I connect the cross bracing between studs with a header , then run 2x4's on both sides like jack studs on door/window. Some people don't know how to detect whether or not they are dealing with a bearing wall, and they might just weaken the integrity of a wall unknowingly.

[@Neenerella333]

He used the existing stud on the right, but was not going as wide as the left side stud. No studs (be they weight bearing or not) were cut. He added a two by four closer than the 16" on center, to frame this shelf. I will be doing something similar, though I may make mine be the stud distance apart, to save work.

[@karlamalcolm9249]

This was a really cool project, I learned so much, we are going for it! Thanks so much! We are converting a small garage to a studio and shelves like this make sense- could you make them deeper if the wall allowed, and how difficult would it be to light the shelves? Thanks so much!

[@Remodelaholic]

Deaper would work for sure. Lighting would be cool with LED strip lights under each shelf. I would talk to an Electrition about that.

[@civildk9077]

Thanks! LIFE SAVER!! Mrs. Jetson (affectionate name) was wondering.. 'just what was I gonna do.. since, I measured, 2 toilets in the house.. NOT the 3rd..and bought THREE new 'overflow proof' toilets.. THEN, discovered my 'rough in' for the GUEST BATH.. was.. 10.5 inches. NOT 12"! So, OH NO.. ! QUICK.. 'youtube it!'.. Built ins I say.. ! Somebody, has GOT TO HAVE AN IDEA! Tada.. you sir.. where the 1st, to give me the idea, I desired.. little 'modification'. to recess the toilet tank..and WE GOT THIS!!! KUDOS!! (edit) Might I suggest, you do 1 of THESE videos, for folks like me, in my position.. Moving the toilet drain.. is 'complicated and costly'. A built-in / recessed area.. TURNED SHELVING.. is QUICK! Suggested title.. "Recessed toilet tank- built in shelving" (10.5" toilet tank rough-in to 12" in description.)

[@logicalblueberry]

We are doing a similar project in our pantry. I've been watching tutorials to learn how to do it. I read that fire code requires the stud and opening to be lined with drywall before the wood shelf unit is installed. Doing this will be a bummer because it will make our shelves 1" narrower. Makes sense though.

[@user-rc1pm9xl5n]

In theory, could you line an entire interior wall with these between each set of studs? Non-load bearing master bedroom closet wall specifically? Mine is so narrow that only one side can fit any rods/shelves and the opposite side is just wasted space. There’s one pocket I’d skip because it’s already being used as an air return, but the remainder should be completely empty. I specifically like your idea of using the backside of the drywall without having to add anything that consumes depth. Unlikely I would create this many shelves because I’m even just thinking this is a way to create pockets of space for clothes hangers to protrude, so I can run a second rod and be using both walls. Would love thoughts/feedback!

[@kaylinde2321]

So I already cut my hole out of the wall….. then I watched your video and realized this is a lot more work than I expected! I’m very new to diy and don’t have a saw or nail gun, and I tried caulking once and it was a disaster. Too late to turn back now 😅

[@Remodelaholic]

You can do it. Maybe borrow some tools? The key to caulking it to wipe it off with a smooth cotton damp wrag.

[@kaylinde2321]

@@Remodelaholic thank you, I’ll try 😁

[@shaunehemphill3259]

The 2x4 you added was there another 2x4 along side it or it only attached by the drywall and the top and bottom studs

[@andreapereira4330]

This is an amazing use of space! Is this alternative only possible with dry wall? I’d love to do this on a particular wall but it’s really old plaster and Sheetrock and I’m afraid cutting holes might lose some of the integrity of the plaster. Any thoughts or advice on this would be greatly appreciated - thank you!

[@Remodelaholic]

I think this could be done with a plaster wall. You would need to cut a clean line in the wall with a tool. Then I think it would work. You could always test cutting it in a closet or a place that is not so visible.

[@CC-so4zk]

Hello! I have a niche/shelf that is basically 3 shelves with a back and sides all trimmed out with decorative trim on sides, top and bottom.It's designed to be put in a wall between the studs. After I cut the hole out between the studs, is it necessary to put horizontal 2/4's above and below it? Or can I just insert it into the hole and glue it in place allowing the surrounding trim already built onto it to help keep it secure? Sorry...this is our first home and I'm super new to this stuff! Thanks in advance for your help and for this video!

[@Remodelaholic]

I think you should able to just insert it if it has a top or bottom. Thanks for watching. We would love to see how it turned out. Good luck!

[@CC-so4zk]

@@Remodelaholic Thank you!!

[@jasonlam8945]

Thanks =) How is the back of the drywall holding up to the bathroom moisture? Also saw you removed insulation... not sure what's on the other side of the cubby and now it's been affected by heat/noise?

[@Remodelaholic]

Just fine. No problems at all. There is an good layer of paint.

[@patricestafford294]

I would put these everywhere in my house. I have planned for them in the bathroom, the hallway, the laundry room, the garage.

[@Remodelaholic]

Great ideas!

[@Remodelaholic]

Great ideas!

[@maddyhayden4415]

This is perfect for our rental! What kind of 3D modeling program do you use, I’ve been looking for one like that!

[@Remodelaholic]

I love to use SketchUp! It’s free and there are many training videos to learn how to use it. Thanks for watching our video!

[@wolflegs2555]

what 3d program do you use?

[@BradGreeff]

How would you mount this with metal studs? Would the install only be slightly different?

[@Remodelaholic]

I would use whatever screws you used to mount and into metal studs like a self tapping screw or something like that but it's not too different

[@user-wg6kj2nu3n]

Aye how far apart did you make the shelves, I’m going off the same dimensions as you but I don’t know how to space them out and be square

[@poopheadec10]

I’ve been looking for an example of this to do myself! If I have studs on the sides, could I just add horizontal shelves directly to those studs and then patch and paint? Or do i need to build a frame to attach to the studs?

[@Remodelaholic]

I would need to see a photo, but you might be able to do that. It might not look as clean.

[@poopheadec10]

@@Remodelaholic I just sent you an email with pictures!

[@JenEricRalston]

Any regrets not covering up the backside of the drywall? Had planned on 1/4 ply or even 1/8” hardboard.

[@Remodelaholic]

It has worked out great just painting it.

[@Neenerella333]

I may add texture to mine, to match the outter walls, with sheet rock mud.

[@pearlhall3787]

Very nice. I didn't hear you say how wide the fences were?

[@Remodelaholic]

1 1/2"

[@kurt8655]

Barbequed

[@poopydoogardner6650]

Love your video. Have been wanting something similar for a long time. Why did you not paint the back drywall before installing the shelves? Was there a reason for 1" wood? Wouldn't 1/2" or even thinner plywood work just as well? Just a reminder--for the real novice--do NOT build these on an exterior (insulated) wall.

[@Remodelaholic]

I wanted to paint it after the shelves where in and caulked.

[@awizardmummyandmartian3238]

What is the difference between recessed shelves and wall niches.

[@yasmincalderas5125]

What do program you use to sketch out your projects?

[@Remodelaholic]

I use SketchUp. I have been using it for years and I love it. Thanks for asking and watching!

[@yasmincalderas5125]

Great work thanks for your reply

[@soloperfetti]

what tool did you use to cut the wall? TY.

[@JoeAverage2006]

It is called a multitool, a very useful thing to have!

[@NewYears1978]

Nice build! You have pretty eyes dude (I know that is random)

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@NewYears1978]

@@Remodelaholic I built a little in wall shelf using your vid and it turned out pretty well!

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks so great!

[@Remodelaholic]

We have the wood working plans in our shop now! shop.remodelaholic.com/products/recessed-shelving-plans

[@rpmosier]

What kind of wood did you use or did miss it in the video? I am going to do this in my bathroom. A contractor that remodeled my bathroom cut the wall out and left it. He blew up after waiting over two months and me finally asking. He said he is not coming back. Thinks I owe him $300. Told me to to keep the money and cover the hole. I found your video and it was the simplest to understand.

[@Remodelaholic]

I’m so sorry!! How frustrating! We used MDF molding. The shelves were an inch thick, the molding just regulate molding thickness. We have building plans linked in the description if that helps! Good luck, this really is a project even a beginner can accomplish, so it does sound like the perfect way to finish up your bathroom!!

[@joycestoffers7277]

This is helpful, but how do I create deeper shelves or more specifically, how to figure out how deep I can cut the opening?

[@Remodelaholic]

Depends on how your walls are constructed. Most interior walls in the is are built with 2x4's and are 3 1/2" deep. The best way to check is to cut a small hole and look in it to measure the depth.

[@joycestoffers7277]

@@Remodelaholic Thank you, I'll try that.

[@tinkering_dad]

Great build and tutorial, but you lost me at "MDF is a great material for this project" (paraphrase). The main downside to this application is that it's in a bathroom, which gets wet, and MDF expands when exposed to moisture. Primed pine board would be a better material. It's straight, and will last longer in this moist environment. Again, great build and instructions. Well done, brother.

[@Remodelaholic]

Yes wood would be better, but the mdf is holding up just fine for this project. It has a good layer of paint over it.

[@JenEricRalston]

This is what I was wondering, too. Been debating which material to use.

[@tinkering_dad]

@@JenEricRalston Compare the costs. It's a relatively small area so, even at today's lumber prices I would imagine the price difference is minimal. Then there's the workability. I think that in the video says he liked MDF because it was easy to work with, which is true in some ways. It cuts easily, bends a little more making it easier to squeeze into place. For me, I feel like wood is more forgiving. I'm pretty clumsy and make lots of little mistakes in my woodwork. I know how to fix those wood related issues better. That's just preference, I guess. Durability. Wood will definitely last longer. It depends on how much abuse and water you expect to expose it to. I recently moved into a 15 year old house where they used MDF throughout the bathroom, including the window sill. There were a few spots where it looked like someone set a cup on the sill, and it bubbled up. I thought about replacing it, but we don't expect to live here long so we sanded it down, and repainted it... Looks totally fine, we just won't set any cups or wet objects on it while we live here. However, if it were my previous 1926 Craftsman, I only ever considered using wood there. I expected that house to be around for another 100 years. Good luck

[@invisigrl]

For those who are not good with carpentry they sell premade shelves that go between studs at Home Depot etc.

[@dakota5660]

Nice project, just a word of advice next time you do a project like this take a few minutes to add some house wrap that you put behind your siding into the wall around the 2x4s along with caulking and paint just to ensure that the moisture doesn't seep through the cracks and deteriorate the 2x4s faster

[@Remodelaholic]

Great idea thanks!

[@dakota5660]

@@Remodelaholic welcome

[@terretulsiak]

I had a bunch of shallow drawers after changing kitchen cabinets and just screwed them into studs.

[@andregrenierjr7622]

I want to put one on the wall where my toilet is but i dont know if there a pipe in the wall any ideas?

[@Remodelaholic]

Chances are there is a pipe going up through the roof for an air vent.

[@andregrenierjr7622]

@@Remodelaholic so i can't really put one there then

[@justinkmetzsch9049]

@@andregrenierjr7622 you could make a small hole to see if there are any pipes there, then patch it.

[@carlotta4th]

It's hard to tell from the video, but just fyi for anyone who wants to do this themselves--new studs should always rest on old ones. You should NOT hold up a stud just with drywall and drywall screws, that weakens your wall rather than strengthening it.

[@Remodelaholic]

These are not heavy shelves and they are holding up just fine with how they were made.

[@JoeAverage2006]

Thank you - I was wondering about this myself, as that bottom stud is taking the weight of the whole shelf. I was thinking I would have at least wanted to screw it into existing studs or put in a small jack stud underneath

[@DarkMoonDroid]

Things that go on the counter need to be near the sink. Otherwise they would not be on the counter. What stopped you from putting shelves in the wall by the sink?

[@Remodelaholic]

We have other plans for that space.

[@los1658]

Just stumbled across this idek, is if just me, or does this man look like Tony hawk????

[@debrafields8201]

Wouldn't it have been easier to prepare and paint that back drywall before you installed the shelves?

[@Remodelaholic]

I would have had to paint over the caulk again any way.

[@karlamalcolm9249]

Yikes how did you grab all that insulation without gloves on?????

[@jaydee3046]

Did you get some drywall dust into the open containers on the counter? Kids get blame for not putting on the lids- object lesson.

[@kierand9410]

How did you know you weren't going to cut into studs not drywall?

[@Remodelaholic]

A stud finder helps locate studs. If you don’t have one you could use a hammer and nail to locate studs (you just may have a bit of patching to do after)

[@carial69]

Might want to warn people about being careful not to cut into electrical wiring...and how to avoid doing that. Your area was pretty safe, but other areas in the house, not so much.

[@Remodelaholic]

Definatly a great safety point.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

I put in a hidden compartment with a handgun inside of it.

[@Remodelaholic]

Nice

[@alexanderurquhart7496]

Great video, terribly annoying music! Music over everything is unnecessary for anyone with more than a 36 second attention span.

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@NectarinoMo]

I lasted 9 minutes. Couldn't bear it any more.

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks for laying 9 min. Have an amazing day!

[@KrushKrills]

great work, but women will clutter the counter no matter how much wall storage lol

[@carolsealey1970]

Love it

[@Remodelaholic]

Thanks Carol!