A statement piece, a storage solution, a discreetly defined space; clearly all that fits into one weekend’s project.
🧰 What You Will Need:
Materials:
3–5 planks/boards of wood (length depends on height you want)
Several horizontal shelves (cut to your chosen width)
Wood screws or cam lock connectors (if going modular)
Wood glue
Sand paper
Paint, stain, or clear finish (optional)
Tools:
Drill + screwdriver
Measuring tape
Pencil + level
Clamps (optional, for wood glue drying)
Saw (circular or hand saw if cutting shelves yourself).
🪚 Step-by-step Instructions:
- Choose Your Design
You can either opt for a:
Grid-style: Like a cube organizer (symmetrical clean lines)
Open staggered: Shelves at spots varying at heights giving a modern look.
Asymmetrical vertical slats: Perfect for airy vibes without too much visual weight.
Sketch a layout or use masking tape on the floor to visualize.
- Cut Your Lumber and Prepare It
Sanding all edges smooth, painting, and staining beforehand (before assembly, if you can close off every edge neatly).
- Build Frame First
Fix the vertical cleats at both the bottom and top of the horizontal wood boards to create the basic structure-and apply a level to squaring.
Tip: Either use corner clamps or find a partner to hold everything in place as you’re screwing it together.
- Install Shelves
Evenly space those shelves apart or load them based on your preference, and for max stability, secure every one with screws and wood glue.
- Finishing
Paint or stain the entire unit, giving it a uniform polished look, and allow it to dry well before standing it up.
- Position and Style It
Place it perpendicular to a wall to divide a space – between bed and lounge area, or desk and dining nook, for example – and fill it with books, baskets, decor, plants, or even LED lights for a little vibe.
🧡 This is how it is: No more drywall or curtains splitting a room
Incorporates all that vertical storage
Can be modified to fit any stylistic design: modern, rustic, minimal, bohemian
Can be constructed modular for immediate mobility or resizing
Functional art-yes it is so chic
🎨 Ideas Styling
Style Materials & Colors
Scandi Minimal Birch wood + white paint + natural baskets
Industrial Deep stained wood + black iron pipes (as verticals)
Boho Driftwood tones + plants + macramé or rattan bins
Modern Chic Glossy black or bold color paint + clean lines