How To Build Attic Shelves

Attic clothes and shoes storage.

How to build attic shelves.

By adding shelves that are supported by 2 4 brackets attached to the rafters you can expand your useable attic storage space. The next step is to create the shelves. Then i screwed the outer shelf support boards onto the back boards just with a few screws to temporarily hold them. Make sure you set aside quite a bit of time though.

Building shelving is not a quick job. I first screwed the back support boards for each shelf into the studs. Installing shelves for totes and boxes will help you keep things neat organized and easy to find. Watch this video to find out more.

They will act as crosspieces for every shelf. Attic storage still needs to be organized though. Attic spaces are amazing for creating a walk in closet and you will easily accommodate all your things there. Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof.

Order built in under the eaves compartments and drawers for clothes and shoes. Attic storage can free up space in other areas of your house leaving closets and garages free of clutter. Storage space in attics is usually limited to the small floored area. This is a great video for anyone looking to make extra space in their attic.

You can add two large rubbermaid containers to each individual shelf with space. Nail them with an edge to the front support and the other to the back support.