How Do You Build Shelves In A Wall Indentation?
Wall indentations, alcoves, or nooks are ideal spots for adding shelves. Shelves will make use of the space effectively and attractively, providing the homeowner with a convenient spot for storage and display. This simple design relies on inexpensive materials and basic construction techniques. You’ll end up with functional and attractive shelves in your home’s wall indentation. Measure the width of your wall indentation. Decide how many shelves you want to go into the wall indentation, and at what vertical spacing (that is, how much space will be between them). This will depend to a large degree on what you’ll be putting on the shelves–however, 12 to 18 inches between shelves is a good starting point. Sketch out a simple design showing the number of shelves and their spacing. Cut your shelves from the 1-by-6-inch board lumber. Make the shelves 1 inch narrower than the indentation, and cut enough shelves to fit your plans you sketched out in Step 1. Measure up from the floor and mark
