Yes, I know I'll be limited to only about 14" wide equipment, but I'm interested in building an in-wall equipment rack between standard 16" studs. This is for a condo (thus the reason for not wanting to cut the studs) living room where I have an empty bedroom closet directly behind the living room wall where I'd like to put the rack. So the plan is to just cut out the drywall between the studs in the living room and in the closet, then put a cabinet door or something similar on the living room side. I'm a little stumped on the best way to put shelves between the studs. I was thinking of the adjustable bookshelf stuff available at any home improvement store, but am open to better ideas.

Does anyone have any suggestions, pics, etc. on the best way to go about doing this?

Thanks,

Bruce...

If it is a non load bearing wall, and there are no mechanicals or electric wires in the way, you could put in a simple header and jack studs and remove one stud. 14" doesn't leave enough room for most equipment like amps or receivers.

MidLife is correct. Even if it were a load bearing wall, you could probably use the same technique to maintain structural integrity. Do it the way you want it - the first time. A 14" wide space will be unusable. Also, do not forget air circulation for cooling needs (i.e. leave enough space between shelves, sides, etc.).

if you are gonna do it recessed into your closet, just frame it as a window would be framed and you could even use standard size (19") for your opening width too.

Why not save yourself the time, headaches and landlord issues. Just put the equipment in the closet, buy an IR repeater/distribution block and be done with it.

http://www.buy.com/prod/microsmith-hlp-hot-link-pro-single-box-ir-booster-system/q/loc/111/202024847.html

$80. Hot Link Pro. Has everything you need and works with whatever IR remotes you have.