LEATHER + WOOD SHELF TUTORIAL

Anyone else a fan of leather + wood pieces?? We have been eyeing the combination for a very long time and have loved incorporating them into several projects this past year.

We love the uniqueness leather straps add to furniture. We love how modern it can make a piece feel AND we love how easy this style of shelf was to make and install!

Installed this shelf in our Happy Hollow Project last year and excited to share how we made it with you.

The whole process was super simple, basically just consisting of shelving board and leather straps. Excited to break down the whole process and teach you how to make one yourself!

SHOPPING LIST:

(2) 36" leather strips (we purchased a 72" strip here that gave us both strips)

Wood

Wall anchors

TOOLS:

Compound Miter Saw*

*if you don't own a saw, most home improvement stores will cut boards for you!

Drill

Ruler/Level

1/2" Drill Bit

Leather cutting tool or x-acto knife

DIMENSIONS: Finished shelf

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Please read through the entire plan before beginning this project. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Wear safety glasses always and work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always pre-drill holes before attaching with screws.

Work safely, enjoy, and ask for assistance if you need it. Good luck!

BUILDING THE SHELVES

Step 1:

Cut boards to desired length

STEP 2

Cut leather to length (36")

*if you purchased the 72" strip, simply cut in half

Step 3

Find the center of your leather strip by marking 1" in from the side and 1" from the top

Step 4

Fold leather strip in half and clamp

and using your drill, drill hole through your mark

Step 5

Repeat for second strip

Step 6

Mark where your straps are going to go on the wall and anchor through both sides of the strap to wall

Repeat for second strap

Style as you wish and enjoy your new leather and wood shelf!!

These are fun for both adult and kid spaces and can also be customized in length!

Thanks so much for reading & don't forget to tag your finished projects using #RAKAHOMEdiy on Instagram so we can share!

Love,

Ray & Karla