Abstract: A modular shelving system including a number of separate, selectively inter-connectable pieces, and methods of assembling such a shelving system. The selectively inter-connectable pieces of the shelving system include vertical supports columns, cap shelves for attachment thereto, hanging rods, and adjustable shelves and drawers and selectively placeable support elements for supporting same. The shelving system is easy to assemble and disassemble with very limited or no use of separate tools. The shelving system may be customized by a user to meet certain needs, and is easily and readily reconfigured and adjusted as needs change.