Bed Stuy Reno

Highboy Bookshelf Construction Process

The Tallboy is our floor-to-ceiling section of the built-in bookshelf. G and I used the same techniques as on the Lowboy, except it was a little more difficult to put together because of its height. We prepped all the horizontals first, by cutting them to size, and outfitting them with their “shoes,” the metal joist hangers. Once those were ready, we started by laying the base. Then we screwed the horizontals into each vertical, and raised the assembly into place one at a time, sort of like a barn-raising.

Once the whole shelf was assembled, we did tie this one back to the wall with masonry anchors and angles hidden strategically from view on the upper shelves. It is one solid bookshelf.