Bay width
Choose standard production bay widths of 500mm, 600mm, 700mm, and 800mm, or use in-between widths from 500mm to 800mm where instant pricing is available.
Made to measure shelving
Made-to-measure shelving that fits your wall
Mestra made-to-measure shelving is configured around your wall, then made in Norfolk from birch plywood. It gives you a planned fit without turning every project into full bespoke joinery.
Definition
What made-to-measure means at Mestra
Made-to-measure at Mestra means the shelving is configured and made to order from your room measurements. You choose bay widths, rail height, number of bays and storage modules within the logic of the Mestra system.
It is not standard off-the-shelf furniture, and it is not fully bespoke joinery. That middle position is useful when you want a cleaner fit, live pricing and a system that can still change later.
Common problem
Why standard shelving can be awkward
- Fixed widths create gaps or overhangs.
- Proportions can feel wrong for the wall.
- Storage options are often limited to shelves only.
- Materials may not suit a permanent room feature.
- You can end up adapting the room around the furniture, rather than the other way around.
Rail height
Use single-height 900mm rails, double-height 1800mm rails, or request a quote for a custom rail height.
Number of bays
Build a compact unit or a wider wall layout.
Shelf positions
Arrange open storage around books, objects, records and work equipment.
Drawers and door cabinets
Add hidden storage into the same modular system. Cabinets are 360mm deep.
Limits
What stays within the system
- The core rail and bay system logic.
- Every construction detail.
- Fully scribed built-in features.
- Highly unusual joinery details.
- Freestanding versions of the current wall-mounted system.
Product facts
Product facts, updated June 2026
These are the current Mestra ranges to check before you order made-to-measure shelving. If the wall falls outside them, use a quote request rather than guessing.
Widths
Instant pricing is available for bay widths from 500mm to 800mm. Standard production widths are 500mm, 600mm, 700mm, and 800mm.
Depths
Open shelves can be configured from 210mm to 330mm deep. Drawer cabinets, door cabinets and cupboards are 360mm deep.
Material and finish
Mestra shelving is made in Norfolk from birch plywood with visible laminated edges and a natural hard wax oil finish.
Lead time and warranty
The current shelving lead time is six weeks or less from order confirmation. Ten-year warranty is included.
| Compare | Standard shelving | Mestra | Bespoke joinery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | Fixed sizes | Made-to-order modular widths | Made exactly to the room |
| Flexibility | Limited after purchase | Shelves and modules can be planned together | Total design freedom, usually fixed once built |
| Storage mix | Often shelves only | Shelves, drawers and door cabinets | Anything the joiner designs |
| Best for | Simple low-cost storage | Planned wall shelving without full joinery | Complex or fully built-in rooms |
- Measure the usable wall width, height and depth.
- Choose the bay layout and rail height.
- Configure shelves, drawers and cabinets.
- Review the live price or quote notice.
- Order the made-to-measure shelving once the layout is clear.
- Install the wall-mounted system.
- You want better fit than standard furniture.
- You want a repeatable modular system.
- You want shelving and storage in one.
- You like birch plywood.
- You want to avoid full bespoke joinery.
Limits
Where Mestra may not be right
- You need fully built-in cabinetry.
- You need unusual joinery details.
- You cannot drill into the wall.
- You want freestanding furniture.
Related project types
Explore Mestra from another angle
These pages explain the same Mestra system through different room, fit and buying questions.
Bookcases
Plan a made-to-measure bookcase or bookshelf wall using the Mestra rail, shelf and cabinet system.
Read moreModular shelving units
Understand the main Mestra system and how bays, rails, shelves and cabinets work together.
Read moreLiving room shelving
Plan a living room wall for books, display, media storage and hidden everyday clutter.
Read moreAlcove shelving
Plan shelving for a simple alcove without committing to fully scribed fitted joinery.
Read moreWall-mounted shelving units
See how the rail-based wall-mounted system works and what to consider before installing.
Read moreAdjustable shelves
Learn how adjustable shelf positions work inside the Mestra wall-mounted rail system.
Read moreBespoke shelving alternative
Work out when Mestra is enough, and when full bespoke joinery is the better route.
Read moreNorfolk shelving
Plan made-to-measure shelving with a Norfolk-based team that works from your room measurements.
Read moreFAQ
Practical questions
Short answers on fit, installation and what Mestra is not trying to be.
How accurate are the measurements?
Mestra is made to order from the measurements you provide, within the rail and bay logic of the system. Use the smallest reliable wall measurement if the space is uneven, and ask before ordering if the fit is uncertain.
What if my space has unusual angles or obstacles?
Mestra can work well around simple alcoves, awkward wall spans, sockets and skirting, but it is not fully scribed joinery. Very uneven walls, sloped ceilings or detailed architectural integration may need bespoke joinery instead.
Can I add more shelves later?
Yes. Mestra is modular, so shelves can be repositioned within the installed rail system and parts can be added where the wall, bay layout and fixing points allow.
How long does delivery take?
The current shelving lead time is six weeks or less from order confirmation. Quote-only layouts may need an extra check before the order is confirmed.
How does made-to-measure shelving pricing work?
The configurator shows a live price for instant-priced layouts before you order. Bay width, bay count, rail height, shelves and cabinet choices all affect the price.
Start with the wall measurements
Use the configurator to set the wall width, choose bay sizes, add shelves or cabinets, and review live pricing before you order.
Configure your shelving