Wine Crate Bookcase

It seems everyone is on a tight budget these days, and if you fall into this category, then this is just the project for you! This bookcase is easy to make and adds a shabby chic flair to any room. I acquired the wine crates for FREE  by simply calling local wine shops to see if they had any that they were going to throw away. I was pleasantly surprised how friendly folks were – many even offered to save a few more in the upcoming weeks just for me. After traipsing all around Boston from wine shop to wine shop, I had enough to make a bookshelf. The one shown is  very simple, but feel free to experiment with turning some boxes sideways, adding extra shelves, or even slapping on a layer of paint.

What You’ll Need:

8 Wooden Wine Crates
32 - 1” Screws (you can also use ¾”)
Drill or Screw Driver
Wood Finish or Stain (optional)

1. Start with two crates, one on top of the other, long side to long side. Drill screws in as shown below (the dashed circle at the top indicates installing the screw in the corner right below the top slat). Repeat this step a total of four times.

2. Next, stack one of your pairs on top of another, as shown below, and drill screws in to secure as shown.

3. Repeat step 2 a total of 3 times. When you are finished, you will have a bookcase! It is up to you if you would like to paint or finish it, but keep in mind, wine crates are unfinished, so it’s usually a good idea to seal them.