Each paper shelf is angled, so the back of the shelf sits higher than the front. The top shelf needs an empty slot above it to make room for that angle and to give you finger room to grab the paper. Every shelf below the top one is supported by the angled shelf above, so they only need 1 slot each.

Take the total slot count of your column, subtract 1 (for the top-shelf access space), and you've got the number of paper shelves that fit. So a 7-slot column holds 6 paper shelves, a 10-slot column holds 9, and so on. Mix paper shelves with drawers in the same column if you want a combination — paper shelves don't have to fill the whole column.

Yes — paper shelves are designed specifically for 12×12 paper. The inside dimensions are 12-1/4" wide × 13" deep, so standard cardstock and patterned paper sit flat with a tiny bit of room around them. Bonus: this is the size that doesn't fit in our drawers, so paper shelves are the right home for your scrapbook paper collection.

Yes! Add our Drawer Rails (sold separately) and any paper shelf glides smoothly in and out. We've put together a step-by-step guide on the blog walking through the install.

Our current paper shelves (released May 2023) are made from solid white, high-impact polypropylene. Earlier versions were translucent. The new finish is more durable and gives your craft room a cleaner, more polished look. The fit, dimensions, and slot use are unchanged — they work in the same cabinets and islands.

Yes — there are built-in tabs at the front of each shelf that hold paper in place even when you pull the shelf out. The center cutout in the front lets your fingers slip under the stack to grab the sheet you want without bending the corners.

Just wipe down with a damp cloth and mild soap. The high-impact polypropylene resists most craft messes — paint, glue, ink — but always wipe spills as soon as you can to prevent staining.