Steps
STEP 1
Nail 18 pieces, evenly spaced apart 1"x3" to the desired wall surface.
Tools
![nailing wood to the wall](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/02baa9f7ad35447bbc0f186217d407fb.png)
STEP 2
Cut 1"x3" to size based on the width of the nailed pieces in the previous step.
Tools
![cutting 1"x3" to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/6e067adb03914f96a1fd551069c6966c.png)
STEP 3
Cut 1"x10" to size based on desired shelf lengths.
Tools
![cutting shelf pieces](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b9ce1690e8bf445594d4b93e65b318fa.png)
STEP 4
Apply stain to the shelf pieces as desired.
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STEP 5
Use wood glue to attach the 1"x3" pieces to the edge of the 1"x10" pieces. The smaller piece will attach the shelf to the bookshelf backing installed in Step 1.
![gluing shelf](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/07da567ca51444698247fd46e907680b.png)
STEP 6
Use screws to secure the bottom piece of the shelf to the top shelf piece. Use screws to attach each shelf to the bookshelf backing on the wall.
Tools
![](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/242eb69f7f474137aec0c899318e1799.png)
STEP 7
Attach hardware to each shelf as desired to hold the books. Repeat the previous step to add all five shelves.
Tools
![attaching shelf](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/2a7f29ab076d425e81bf54eac09e6c47.png)
STEP 8
Choose books, decor, garlands and more to add to the bookshelf as desired.
![adding books and decor to bookshelf](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/d3622d6a4c794817b6946533dd6829d3.png)