Five steps to success
- What you need
Watch the video below to see which tools from this list you need:
- Floating shelf
- Shelf support
- Wall plugs
- Metal and voltage protector
- A pencil
- Tape measure
- Hammer drill
- Fixing gun
- Portable drill
- Screwdriver
- Decide where you’d like to hang your floating shelf.
- Measure up
- Screw in the brackets
- Slide your shelf on
Watch the video here:
How to style floating shelves
- Your floating shelves should be in the same style and colour, but try different lengths and thicknesses to add interest. Mounting them asymmetrically looks less formal than a straight stack.
- Install your shelves at a comfortable height so you can easily see the pieces on display but can’t knock them off.
- Display photographs or sentimental objects and group items towards the back of the shelf for safety.
- Place an equal number of items on each shelf and balance taller pieces with short ones; books make a useful plinth.
- Add greenery: Add an indoor plant or pots of herbs if the shelves are in the kitchen.
* Source: Video courtesy of Leroy Merlin; leroymerlin.co.za
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