Thinking of building your own bookstore shelves? In this step-by-step DIY video, I walk you through how we built 12 custom bookshelves for our indie bookshop, Spineless Reads. From cutting plywood to painting, assembling, and installing, you’ll see the full process. Whether you're opening a new bookstore or upgrading your shop layout, this video shows how we saved thousands of dollars by doing it ourselves. 📚 Check our website at: 📍 Come see us at our store in Williamsburg, VA: 4640 Casey Blvd, Unit 130, Williamsburg, VA 23188 📜 Subscribe to our Substack at: What's in this video: 00:00 Intro: Why We Built Our Own Bookstore Shelves 10:23 Shelf Dimensions and Cutting 13:31 Why We Chose 12 Bookcases 14:59 Using Templates to Pre-drill Holes in Shelf Sides 15:52 Prepping and Priming Process and Layout 21:05 Paint Mixing and Application 25:19 Assembling a Bookcase Step-by-Step 45:25 Prepping, Priming, and Painting Trim and Faces 47:39 Installing Trim and Faces 49:08 Final Thoughts Follow us on your preferred social media platform! Instagram: Threads: @SpinelessReads⁩ Facebook: X: