Getting Your Standard Shelf Sizes Right the First Time

Figuring out the perfect standard shelf sizes can save you the massive headache before you begin drilling holes inside your walls or ordering expensive custom wood. We've all been there—you buy a beautiful shelf, obtain it mounted, plus then realize your favorite dinner plates are simply half an inch too wide, or your tall artwork books are meant to live forever on their sides. It's frustrating, but honestly, it's an error that's easy to prevent if you know the basic "rules of thumb" that most builders and home furniture makers follow. ...

March 25, 2026 · 7 min · Hiebler Alarcón