19+ Easy Storage Shelving Ideas You Can DIY Today

Using shelf brackets is one of the easiest ways to install shelving. Pipe flanges can help turn that blank wall into extra storage. While this bathroom shelf uses reclaimed wood you can get a custom look to fit your home decor with different colors, wooden boards or wood stains.

Wire baskets are another great DIY shelving idea to try that seems pretty easy to complete. You will love how quickly you are able to store things in your child’s room, nursery, or play area. 

You can use different types of shelves in unique ways. Spray-painting IKEA spice racks create a practical shelf for your baby's room. Be able to easily display small items and memories in very little time.

This shelving idea does require some power tools and sanding, but we love that it reuses pallet or barn wood you may already have.

If you would rather store wine instead of books you could make this shelf out of your pallet wood.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to adding practical shelves using brackets. This detailed tutorial will show you exactly how to install your long shelves to work in your space.

Again, a wall shelf with a bracket is one of the easiest open shelving you can make. You can even ask a hardware store to cut your wood boards for you. Just double check your brackets are level and have fun adding your own decor to the empty space.

This brilliant and easy shelf idea uses premade crates to create division in a studio apartment. We love that this bookcase provides storage and functionality to this small space. It is hard to believe that this was made for under $100!

These simple DIY shelves really added storage to this linen closet. Be inspired with this step-by-step tutorial to create your own custom shelving while being budget-friendly.

Guess what? This easy DIY shelf for your craft room is made only using cardboard and contact paper. We just love that we were able to recycle while helping organize our children's craft room.

This is a very unique shelving idea. If you don’t like using power tools, but you love creating inexpensive DIY projects, then this upcycle DIY hanging shelf is for you.

This brilliant shelving idea is not permanent but can be used whenever you just need a little extra storage. We love the idea of having a place for all those extra boots and coats in the winter.

Do you want to grow plants indoors, but just don't have access to natural light? This DIY shelving project is perfect to get you the extra storage to not only display those flower pots but also a place to let those plants grow.

Here is a different tutorial teaching how to add glass or acrylic shelves across your window. This is the perfect place to grow your herbs all year round.

Are you looking for another plant shelf idea that could work in small spaces? You will love these simple shelving made from wooden planks. You can use this rustic plant shelf in all sorts of ways.

Get your kiddos involved in working on this DIY shelving option. We love the fun colors and everyone will be amazed at this easy DIY project.

Do you have an old chair that needs a new life? Why not turn it into a very unique DIY shelf? We love that you can easily add a towel hanging bar or key ring hook to the bottom.

Another great Ikea shelving hack that will inspire you to be creative today. You can see how you transform a simple Ikea shelving unit with a little paint from the hardware store.

Repurposing old items is always a good idea. It can really work for DIY shelves and this tire shelf is no exception. Just add wood planks and prime and paint your tire to fit your color scheme.

Just use a little craft or wood glue to 4 Dollar Store triangular shelves to create one larger shelf. You can attach this to the wall or leave it freestanding.

Have an old bookcase that you want to redo? This decoupage method will revamp your bookshelf. Readers unite!