DIY Hexagon Shelves Build
DIY Hexagon Shelves Build
Introduction
Hexagon shelves are a beautiful and unique way to add storage and display space to your living room. They're also a relatively easy project to DIY, even if you're not very handy. In this article, we'll walk you through the steps of building your own hexagonal shelves. We'll provide detailed instructions and photos, so you can follow along easily.
Materials
To build your hexagonal shelves, you will need the following materials:
- Wood (we used 1x12 pine boards)
- Wood screws
- Wood glue
- Sander
- Stain or paint (optional)
- Hardware (such as brackets or nails)
- Level
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Saw
- Drill
Tools
In addition to the materials listed above, you will also need the following tools:
- Saw
- Drill
- Sander
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
- Level
Instructions
- Cut the wood.
The first step is to cut the wood to the correct size. For our shelves, we cut the 1x12 pine boards into 12-inch pieces. We also cut four pieces of wood to 12 inches by 18 inches for the back of the shelves.
- Assemble the shelves.
To assemble the shelves, we first glued and screwed the 12-inch pieces together to form a hexagon shape. We then glued and screwed the 12-inch by 18-inch pieces to the back of the shelves.
- Sand and stain or paint the shelves.
Once the shelves were assembled, we sanded them to smooth out any rough edges. We then stained the shelves to give them a dark finish. You can also paint the shelves if you prefer.
- Install the shelves.
To install the shelves, we attached them to the wall using brackets. We made sure to level the shelves before attaching them to the wall.
Tips
Here are a few tips for building your own hexagonal shelves:
- Use a saw guide to make sure your cuts are straight.
- Pre-drill holes for the screws to prevent the wood from splitting.
- Use wood glue to help the shelves stay together.
- Sand the shelves in the direction of the grain.
- Stain or paint the shelves before installing them.
- Level the shelves before attaching them to the wall.
Conclusion
Building your own hexagonal shelves is a great way to add storage and display space to your living room. It's also a relatively easy project to DIY, even if you're not very handy. By following the steps in this article, you can create beautiful shelves that will add personality to your home.
Here are some additional tips for building your own hexagonal shelves:
- If you're not sure how to cut the wood, you can have your local home improvement store cut it for you.
- If you don't have a saw, you can use a miter saw or a circular saw.
- If you don't have a drill, you can use a screwdriver.
- If you don't have a level, you can use a ruler or a straightedge.
- If you don't have brackets, you can use nails or screws to attach the shelves to the wall.
**Hexagon shelves are a beautiful and unique way to add storage and display space to your living room. They're also a relatively easy project to DIY, even if you're not very handy. By following the steps in this article, you can create beautiful shelves that will add personality to your home.
