You guys are going to love this easy twist on on of my favorite projects! Its no secret that I love a good upside down bracket shelf situation (I used them in the Buttoned Up Boho Bedroom and Black and White Office makeovers).
They are SO easy to DIY and inexpensive. I knew that I wanted to use them in Ivie’s Bedroom makeover, but I wanted them to feel just a little more special, here’s what you’ll need:
Shelf Brackets
Hex Screws (1/2″ for the corner braces and to attach the shelves to the brackets and 1 1/2″ to attach the brackets to the wall)
4″ Corner Brace L Bracket
Gold Spray Paint
Start by painting everything gold! Make sure that you do this far enough in advance that you can let it cure for at least 24 hours. (This part is super important to ensure that the paint doesn’t scratch off) A trick for painting the screws is to use an old box and poke them in so that they are standing up and you can hit all sides without marring the paint.
After the paint has dried, attaching the braces to the shelf is cake. just drill a pilot hole before you put on your screws so that you don’t split the wood.
When you are mounting your brackets to the wall, make sure that they are nice and level. Once great thing about this style of self is that you can always mount them on a stud because you’re attaching the shelf after.
Use a bit of painters tape to mark the depth of your screw on the drill bit so that you don’t accidentally drill all the way through the wood shelf.
Hi, Mandi!
After marking the screws with painter’s tape, how do you finish the mounting? From the top or bottom of the shelf?
thanks!
I was wondering the same thing but upon a closer look at the photos they are attached from from the top through the bracket into the top of the shelf.
Thanks for another simple, inexpensive and versatile project!
Dumb question here: how in the heck do you screw in hex screws??? Please don’t make me ask the hardware store guys…
I believe you use a socket set.
Hahaha I love you!! A socket set is the right tool for the job, they have manual ones or they have some that connect to your drill. Either one is great!
xo
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What type of lumber did you use here? I love the finish!
Sooooooo where do I find one of those bangin’ flamingo statues?
Genius! Love this!
Great job, great job! Just look at the corner of the room with the DIY wall- shelf it’s gorgeous, thanks to the DIY shelf that you could bring the scent of nature into your room to create a fresh look in general.
What type of lumber? I just love these shelves!
WOW! I am obsessed with gold and this will definitely be my next project! This will be great for my new apartment too, can’t wait!!
Thanks! I can do that! (I think)
Love this! I’ve been thinking about redecorating my writing room with shelves and new paint (or removable wallpaper?!?). I’ll definitely refer to this post for the shelves. I especially love that they almost look like they’re floating!