LED Floating Shelf
Materials
| Item | Use | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" sanded plywood | Shelf top, ripped to 8" wide | 1 sheet | $50.00 |
| 2x4x8' construction lumber | Ripped down to 1"x1.5" for the back mounting ledger and the front lip strip | several, ~$5 each | — |
| LED light strips | Hidden along the front top edge and behind the front face to highlight the floating look | 2 | $40.00 |
| Wood screws | Securing the back ledger into every wall stud | as needed | — |
| Staples and wood glue | Attaching the front lip strip | as needed | — |
| Hex acoustic tiles | Wall decoration for a spaceship-hull look, unrelated to the shelf structure | as needed | — |
| Total | $90.00 | ||
* All prices are rough estimates at time of build and do not represent exact prices spent, due to bulk ordering and timing.
Tools Used
- Table saw