
Run a single shelf the length of your kitchen
This lovely set up has been created using cute bracket shelves (Ikea's Sandshult always look fab) and a rail for even more storage. You can stick it up in a space that would otherwise go unused like this little corner. If you are squeezed for storage space in your kitchen but don't have the room/don't want to add more cabinets, this kitchen shelving idea is a great solution. #IKEAUK #WonderfulEveryday #CornerOfMyHome #KitchenInspo #KitchenInteriors #OurHappyPlace #MyHomeVibe #ShelfieDecor #M圜osyDen IKEA UK Where is your happy place in your home? Share with us by mentioning and use #IKEAatMine. A happy place is not necessarily about perfection, but a simple corner of your home can encourage happy and positive emotions, lifting your mood and cultivating a calming environment. shared this beautiful corner of her kitchen filled with warm natural light that instantly brings brightness and positive energy each morning. We all have a room in our home that makes us feel relaxed and comfortable. Make run-of-the-mill kitchen accessories into a stylish display
Fasten the brackets to the wall with a screwdriver or drill and attach the shelf, checking all are secure.ĥ. Prepare the wall: Drill a shallow pilot hole to make it easier to drill in the screws. Use a level to draw a line to the other bracket and mark the second. Mark out the position of your shelf: Hold up the shelf and eyeball the positioning, then mark the desired position with a pencil, making a small dot in each hole of the brackets too. Check your wall for pipes and cables: Before drilling any holes, use a digital detector to assess if there are any pipes or cables to worry about. Choose a suitable shelf style and fixture: If you're working with plasterboard or drywall, look for lightweight shelves and consider light things to keep on it. Tip: Knock on the wall and if it sounds hollow, it's plasterboard or drywall. Check the construction of the wall: Is it masonry or plaster, or drywall/plasterboard? This will dictate the weight of a shelf you can hang. It’s sleek and stylish with oozes Scandi style practicality – the nearest we’ve come up with to copy this idea is Next’s Oakley wooden storage shelves – if you’re handy with a drill you could easily fix this to the wall on the countertop or properly wall-mount it with this how-to. We love this all-wooden kitchen which showcases Sainsbury’s Nordic Spring tableware and secondly, whoever thought of putting a ladder style wall unit on the countertop is genius. Purely decorative shelving can be installed close to the ceiling to keep everything out of the way (and out of reach of grabby hands).This has the effect of making the kitchen as a whole feel sleeker. As always, ensure your shelves are securely mounted into the wall. Open shelving is ideal for holding framed photos and other family keepsakes. Leaving your walls blank will make achieving the latter incredibly difficult. Or mount several along one wall of your kitchen for an open-air pantry.Įvery living room needs comfortable seating and an inviting atmosphere. Hang a floating shelf over your fireplace as a makeshift mantel. Faux plants and wreaths are great alternatives - no one will know the difference if you put them on a high-up shelf.Īs far as mounting your shelves, try to stick with a traditional layout. Or place potted plants on a small shelf for a bit of life. You can also include leather and worn metal accents to give the space a more inviting atmosphere. Natural wooden shelves can warm up an otherwise simple room design. Small potted plants can be scattered across shelves to bring the whole look together. If you’re not keen on using bookends, set each book on its side for more stability. The whole point of hanging a set of shelves is to display and store items.īooks are a classic decor choice. But you can mount floating shelves around protruding corners, as well.Ĭhoose low-profile shelving and keep decor to a minimum - the shelves are plenty decorative in and of themselves.Ĭurating a beautiful wall shelf setup isn’t just about the shelves themselves.
When you picture a corner shelf, you probably picture one tucked into a room’s inner-corner. If you want to utilize a free-hanging shelf in your room design but are a bit too nervous, place your new shelf in an unoccupied corner. Hanging your wall shelf in a corner can also add stability. Corner shelves are less likely to get bumped into or crowd the space as a whole. While corner shelving can be a stylistic choice, it’s also quite practical.