I have already produced an article on ways to repurpose an old door but I simply have to include this one in our DIY shelf project list. I love this because it will fit perfectly in a corner in your home. It's perfect for a cozy reading nook, methinks. Tutorial

Literally, shelves made of books. Aren't these pretty? Look for books with interesting covers so that the shelves themselves add to the overall look of your wall. Tutorial

You've probably seen those shelves that look a lot like ladders. If you buy from a furniture store be ready to spend a lot. But really, why buy when these shelves are easy to DIY? Check out the tutorial to make your own version. Tutorial

Cheap and easy to install, these ledge shelves may just be what you need for your home design update. I am leaning towards making something similar for my office, as a matter of fact. I like these because they're perfect for displaying both photos and little thingamabobs. Tutorial

Ahh, the perfect shelves for your little boy's room. On top of functionality, these are great because they also serve as interesting design elements. Tutorial

I think that this is my favorite of all the shelves on this list. Take some shutters, paint them a cute color, and use over sized tubes as the actual storage part and there you have really adorable shelves. They don't even have to be hung on a wall, they can just be self standing! Inspiration I don't know about you but I have found inspiration from these brilliant DIY shelf projects. Within this week, I will be able to install mine and make my "cave" look more organized. Got more clever DIY shelf ideas to add? Don't be shy; post a comment below.