Perfect for alcoves, built-ins and awkward spaces, these made-to-measure MDF shelves are designed to give you a smooth, paint-ready finish that looks completely custom once installed. Each shelf is cut to your exact size and finished with a soft bullnosed front edge for a cleaner, more refined look.
Ideal for painting to match your walls, woodwork or fitted furniture, these shelves are a popular choice for alcove shelving, wardrobes, cupboards and DIY built-in projects. The smooth MDF surface takes paint beautifully, making it easy to achieve that seamless “built-in” feel without the cost of bespoke joinery.
Strong, versatile and made to fit your space properly.
All of our wood comes from FSC-certified suppliers.
Your shelves arrive cut to size & ready to install. No cutting or adjusting needed on your end.
No back-and-forth with trades or DIY weekends. Save time with an easy to install solution.
Product Details
FSC-certified MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Smooth, knot-free surface ideal for painting
Available in 18mm or 25mm thickness
How to order your custom shelving
We recommend deducting 0.5cm from the width of your cupboard to help with fitting.
Enter the size you would like the shelves to be made into the width and depth boxes.
When you have added the shelves to your basket, your measurements should appear next to 'custom measurements' in the format width/depth.
Please get in touch if you are worried about your measurements (help@apexbespokecarpentry.com)
Shipping & Returns
After your shelves are made, we will ship your order on a next working day service. Shipping to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands is usually two working days.
Unfortunately, we don't offer returns on bespoke items.
If your order is damaged or incorrect, please get in touch on help@apexbespokecarpentry.com
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How to measure
Painting Your Shelves
Measure your cupboard from left to right (width) starting at the back of your cupboard. If you are ordering multiple shelves, take a measurement at each approximate height.
Move to the front of your cupboard and measure at the same heights.
Note any differences between back and front measurements.
Top Tips
Use centimetres when measuring
Keep tape measure straight
One Shelf
Two Shelves
Three Shelves
Where are my shelves made?
Your shelves are made in our carpentry workshop. We are based in Lancashire, UK. Our lead carpenter has over 20 years of experience!
Should I order to my exact measurements?
We recommend deducting 0.5cm from your width. This helps when fitting.
What will I need to install?
We designed our shelves to be as easy as possible to install, requiring only a drill, tape measure, pencil and a spirit level.
Are these suitable for plasterboard walls?
Yes, we provide universal fixings that are suitable for plasterboard or solid walls.
My walls are uneven, what size should I order?
If the discrepancy is less than a few millimetres we advise ordering to your smallest width. If there is a significant disproportion we can make your shelves to fit the measurements. Just add a note to let us know.
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