Floating shelf plans
A single shelf on a hidden cleat, so nothing shows underneath. Four lengths in two depths.
18″ floating shelf, 1×6
An 18-inch shelf, 5½″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
24″ floating shelf, 1×6
A 24-inch shelf, 5½″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
36″ floating shelf, 1×6
A 36-inch shelf, 5½″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
48″ floating shelf, 1×6
A 48-inch shelf, 5½″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
18″ floating shelf, 1×8
An 18-inch shelf, 7¼″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
24″ floating shelf, 1×8
A 24-inch shelf, 7¼″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
36″ floating shelf, 1×8
A 36-inch shelf, 7¼″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
48″ floating shelf, 1×8
A 48-inch shelf, 7¼″ deep, that hangs on a hidden cleat screwed into the studs.
Sizes at a glance
| Plan | Size | Parts | Lumber if you buy new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18″ floating shelf, 1×6 | 18″ long, 5½″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 2 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 2 ft |
| 24″ floating shelf, 1×6 | 24″ long, 5½″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 2 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 2 ft |
| 36″ floating shelf, 1×6 | 36″ long, 5½″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 3 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 3 ft |
| 48″ floating shelf, 1×6 | 48″ long, 5½″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×6 board, 4 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 4 ft |
| 18″ floating shelf, 1×8 | 18″ long, 7¼″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 2 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 2 ft |
| 24″ floating shelf, 1×8 | 24″ long, 7¼″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 2 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 2 ft |
| 36″ floating shelf, 1×8 | 36″ long, 7¼″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 3 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 3 ft |
| 48″ floating shelf, 1×8 | 48″ long, 7¼″ deep | 2 parts | 1 × 1×8 board, 4 ft 1 × 1×2 board, 4 ft |
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