Standard wood paneling behind the living-room sofa is flanked by custom-louvered doors and maple, which covers almost every surface in the two-bedroom apartment. Photo: Allyson Lubow for The ...

Today on Modern Builds: How to build a mid century modern bookcase out of 3/4" maple plywood. I used limited tools to create this simple woodworking project so that it can be replicated and modified.

In this project, I used ¾" maple plywood and 2" maple dowels to build a modern, clean-lined bookshelf that fits any room. The subtle white PVC inlay at the top adds a custom detail that makes ...