Built-in Kitchen Wall Shelves!
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Find Studs
Jigsaw a Hole to Find StudsThis is my lovely non-load-bearing “interior” kitchen wall. I jigsawed out a peephole to check where in the world my studs are hiding. My stud finder was acting bonkers on me.
Be extra cautious of wires in the wall!
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Cut Along Studs
Cut Along StudsFound you guys! The opposite side of this wall is your everyday drywall. The side you see is plywood. I used a jigsaw, a mini craft saw and all my patience to cut along the studs.
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Add Molding
Add MoldingI cut a “molding” type pattern in the wall and used the scrap wood from the wall to cut more pieces. The trim is cedar wood I bought for the shelving.
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Stain
StainI went with one coat of a black and brown mixture and then lightly sanded it for a distressed look.
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Add Backing
Add BackingI stained some thin grainy plywood for the back of the shelves and then waxed the whole thing with teak.
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Add Shelves
Add ShelvesMy wife had an idea of what she wanted on each shelf, so I measured accordingly.
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DIY Kitchen Shelves
Fill with Whatever You DesireNow its time to fill this bad boy up!