Free Bookshelf Plans

Hidden Door Bookshelf
Build a bookshelf that holds your books and decorations by day, but swings open to provide access to your little hideaway by night.

Adjustable Desktop Bookshelf
This adjustable shelf is perfect for keeping reference books handy on the desktop, kitchen counter or workbench. We used oak for our example, but any attractive hardwood will do.

Ladder Bookshelf
Create a unique, easy-to-make bookshelf using an old wooden ladder and recycled wood. By building your own rustic bookcase, you'll save money and have a one-of-a-kind addition to your home.

Cherry Book Shelf
The design of this cherry book shelf is simple enough to build in one day and finish over the following few evenings. It's composed of just thirteen pieces that are dadoed and screwed together, and all the joinery...

Bookshelf: My First Project
Things have been slow in the shop lately, the insulation isn't in yet and it has been hot. I have mentioned in other places that I have misplaced all the photos I had of my old shops and projects, yet...

Built-In Wall Bookshelf
Everyone loves built-ins! Our's are designed especially for the do-it-yourselfer. This approach to built-ins has been developed over the years to give you the same high quality built-in shelves, cabinets,...

Mission Style Bookshelf
This free bookshelf plan is for a very nice mission style (Arts & Crafts or Craftsman style) bookshelf that is reminiscent of the furniture produced by Stickly or other Roycrofter’s during the early 1900’s.

Dandy Bookshelf in 2 Hours
Create a simple four foot high by four foot wide solid wood bookshelf from 1" poplar.

Built-in Wall Bookshelf
With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can construct a Built-in Wall Bookshelf as shown here.