Comments on: DIY Chicago Shelves

By: TimQ

TimQ — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:40:25 +0000

I have to say, I think I like your proportions better – specifically the extra vertical space between each shelf and the thin supports. Blue Dot’s chunky supports don’t contrast as well with the boxes and your shelves just seem to float. I’m not sure how this impacts load-bearing and stability, but I like it aesthetically. Nice work. I’ve thought about taking this on, and its good to have someone to learn from. Congrats on doing it yourself!

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:28:15 +0000

I might also consider metal pipe for the legs to run electric and a/v cable into. Like I said, it’s for games.

By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:24:27 +0000

These look great. I might do this for my finished basement to hold my game collection. I might try to make some or all of the boxes a size that I could buy prebuilt cabinet doors for. I’m sure IKEA sells a nice door for about that size.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:42:45 +0000

Wow, I think that looks at least as good as the linked book shelf. Amazing work.