These DIY Scalloped Wooden Wall Shelves were the perfect touch to my bathroom makeover on a budget and a breeze to make! If you’ve been loving all the scalloped touches I’ve been adding to my bathroom reno, you’re going to love how easy these are to make too! Ready to learn how? Let’s get started!
Supplies Needed
- Wood (I am using white oak, 1″ thick)
- Wood Glue
- Stain (Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Solid Stain, in Dark Walnut)
- Finish (Fiddes & Sons Furniture Supreme Wax Polish, in Antique Brown)
Tools Needed
- Clamps
- Dewalt Drill
- Dewalt Jig Saw
- Dewalt Saw Blade Set
- Dewalt Router
- Diablo 3/4 in. Carbide Mortising Router Bit
- Drum Sanders for drill
- Dewalt Orbital Sander
Creating your template and cutting the wood
Print out the single page numbered PDF template on US Letter size paper (8.5 in x 11 in). Lay them out horizontally in number order 1-4. Tape and cut out your scalloped template. Here is also the full sized version of the PDF template.
Measure the desired length of your wooden shelf. (Mine was 33 inches wide.) Cut a 1-inch thick wooden board that exact length. Repeat if you want multiple shelves.
Cut a 1×4 wooden board to the exact length of your wooden shelf. This will be for your scalloped trim. Repeat for the number of shelves you are making.
Lay out the scalloped border onto your wooden trim pieces and trace around it. I used my Dewalt Jig Saw to cut around the entire border, giving it the scalloped edge. I highly recommend using a fresh blade!
Next, I sanded around the entire scalloped border to smooth out the rough edges. These drum sander drill bits came in handy for sanding all of the curved edges. They can be used with any power drill. And of course, I did a thorough sand on the fronts with my Dewalt Orbital Sander.
Assembling the shelves and mounting brackets
To mount the shelves we will create a simple wooden sliding mount using a 3/4 inch square dowel. Route a 3/4 inch groove onto both sides of each shelf piece using a Diablo 3/4 in. Carbide Mortising Router Bit. The 3/4 inch square dowel will mount on the right and left sides of the wall and you will be able to slide your shelf right in place.
Using wood glue, attach the scalloped edges to each shelf piece. Clamp in place and pop a few brad nails in through the front scalloped trim piece.
Stain your shelves and trim the color you desire. I used Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Solid Stain in Dark Walnut. This is the same stain color I used to make the Scalloped Wooden Bathroom Mirrors in my previous post here. After staining, finish off with Fiddes & Sons Furniture Supreme Wax Polish. I chose Antique Brown as my wax color.
Time to mount the shelves
Install the 3/4 inch square dowels onto the walls. This is what will slide into the routed groove so your shelves will float in place.
Insert your shelves onto the brackets and you’re done!! Add in your decorative pieces, stand back and admire your work!
What do you think? Will you give it a try?
Project Sources:
Wood Glue | Minwax Wood Finish Water-based Solid Stain, in Dark Walnut | Fiddes & Sons Furniture Supreme Wax Polish, in Antique Brown | Clamps | Dewalt Drill | Dewalt Jig Saw | Dewalt Saw Blade Set | Dewalt Router | Diablo 3/4 in. Carbide Mortising Router Bit | Drum Sanders for drill | Dewalt Orbital Sander
Room Sources
Cole & Son Alma Buff & Gold Wallpaper | Artwork 1 | Artwork 2 | Frame
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