Decorating with shelf brackets

One often-overlooked chance to flex your design skills is with the creative use of decorative shelf brackets, even if you use them for something other than holding up a shelf. The limits for shelving brackets as decor go only as far as your limitless imagination allows. Take some inspiration from these ideas to adorn your home or office with elegant and aesthetic shelving brackets: Balance a reclaimed wood shelf on ornate vine shelving brackets for storing your most-used cooking ingredients right where you can immediately grab them. Grab a pair of shabby chic vintage shelving brackets to use as clever, unexpected bookends. Feeling like your windows, doorways, or alcoves need a bit of sprucing up? Hang some mid-century modern brackets in the corner for a beautifying touch. Add a visual line between different items by using brackets as dividers on bookshelves. Geometric shelving brackets hold up curtain rods with aplomb or act as a supporting arm for hanging lights.

How to hang shelving brackets

Whether you’ve never done it before or you’re a seasoned pro, hanging a shelf is easy with the right plan. Here are some simple steps to shelf-hanging success: Find your studs: Find your wall studs with a stud finder, marking them with either a pencil or masking tape. If your home construction doesn’t include wall studs, make sure to get some toggle bolt or drywall anchors. Create pilot holes: Drill pilot holes into your studs for the screws, or drywall for the anchors. Use the screws that come with the brackets to make sure you’re drilling the right size. Keep it level: Use a level to make sure your holes are lined up correctly. In fact, use a level throughout the entire process to ensure that your shelf is evenly placed. Finish it off: Line up your brackets with the pre-drilled holes, and secure your bracket to the wall. Make sure the screws or bolts are flush with the backet and that the brackets are level before attaching the shelf. Voila—you’ve installed your new shelving!

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jeggett06

5 out of 5 stars

"The quality and workmanship is excellent. Delivery was right on time as promised and communication was great. We used 2 small brackets - paint ready finish (along with a piece of metal square stock) as a bracket under the knee space in our master bathroom. We are thrilled with the outcome and the contractor was impressed with how sturdy it is and how great it looks, so much better that using a boring cabinet filler piece to support the countertop. Very pleased with the purchasing experience and the finished look. Thanks"

Station Shelf Bracket or Corbel by Adirondack Blacksmith - Hand Forged Iron Shelf Brackets- Metal Open Shelving Brackets
Christina Vissinger

4 out of 5 stars

"The paint on the bracket is a more messy on one of the brackets than the other. The colors are smeared out of where is is supposed to be. Very imperfect. I love them anyway. they are very pretty and charming."

Decorative Cast Iron Wall Shelf Bracket - Bird On Branch - 7.625" Deep
riddleclan6

5 out of 5 stars

"Shipping was difficult thru our January '24 storm but the owner was communicating & responding quickly with updates for shipping. 12" shelf brackets are heavy duty. Simple yet elegant. It allows for pretty much any decor. Can't wait to get them up & put our books on them."

Holds 100lbs per set, Ships within 24hrs from local American business of craftsmen. Heavy Duty "L" brackets, includes screws. 14 sizes!
bluebeetle6

5 out of 5 stars

"Great quality! These are super strong heavy brackets. I bought the 12 inch brackets in black. I'm very happy with my purchase. I plan to order more!"

Set of 3 - 12 inch deep x 2 wide x 1/4 thick Steel closet brackets, Closet rod bracket, Laundry room bracket, (White,Clear and Gold finish)
Rita

5 out of 5 stars

"Great service. Good quality. Real strong brackets . This will made a great shelf."

Shelf Bracket, Iron Shelf Brackets, Floating Shelf Bracket, Metal Shelf Brackets, Heavy Duty Metal, Iron Bracket, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
Nichole Marino

5 out of 5 stars

"We bought these to go with live edge shelves a friend is making us. Shelves aren’t finished but the brackets match the wood we picked very well. Can’t wait to get everything hung!"

6 Pack Heavy Duty Floating Shelf Brackets 10 Inch Wall Mounted Industrial Metal Brackets for Shelves

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Shelving brackets are fasteners used for securing shelves to a wall. Commonly made of durable metal like cast iron, wrought iron, or stainless steel, shelf brackets offer exciting opportunities for ornamentation and beautifying functional details around your home. Install rustic shelving brackets with a live-edge wooden shelf for cozy cabin vibes in your living room, or use ornate shelf brackets to create your classic kitchen. From invisible floating shelf brackets to heavy duty shelving brackets, sellers on Etsy have a wide selection of hardware to revolutionize your decor.

One often-overlooked chance to flex your design skills is with the creative use of decorative shelf brackets, even if you use them for something other than holding up a shelf. The limits for shelving brackets as decor go only as far as your limitless imagination allows. Take some inspiration from these ideas to adorn your home or office with elegant and aesthetic shelving brackets:

Balance a reclaimed wood shelf on ornate vine shelving brackets for storing your most-used cooking ingredients right where you can immediately grab them.
Grab a pair of shabby chic vintage shelving brackets to use as clever, unexpected bookends.
Feeling like your windows, doorways, or alcoves need a bit of sprucing up? Hang some mid-century modern brackets in the corner for a beautifying touch.
Add a visual line between different items by using brackets as dividers on bookshelves.
Geometric shelving brackets hold up curtain rods with aplomb or act as a supporting arm for hanging lights.

Whether you’ve never done it before or you’re a seasoned pro, hanging a shelf is easy with the right plan. Here are some simple steps to shelf-hanging success:

Find your studs: Find your wall studs with a stud finder, marking them with either a pencil or masking tape. If your home construction doesn’t include wall studs, make sure to get some toggle bolt or drywall anchors.
Create pilot holes: Drill pilot holes into your studs for the screws, or drywall for the anchors. Use the screws that come with the brackets to make sure you’re drilling the right size.
Keep it level: Use a level to make sure your holes are lined up correctly. In fact, use a level throughout the entire process to ensure that your shelf is evenly placed.
Finish it off: Line up your brackets with the pre-drilled holes, and secure your bracket to the wall. Make sure the screws or bolts are flush with the backet and that the brackets are level before attaching the shelf. Voila—you’ve installed your new shelving!

Shelving Brackets

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8" Floating Shelf Brackets 4-Pack | Modern Minimalistic Style Brackets | Farmhouse style decor | BACK IN STOCK!

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Set of 4 Cast Iron Shelf Brackets VIntage Style Rustic Dragonfly 9" x 6.5"

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Handcrafted Metal Elk Profile L-Bracket: Rustic Welded Artistry for Home & Garden - Sold Individually

12 Cast Iron Brackets, Shelf Brackets, Bracket, Brackets, 4 1/2" X 3"

4 Cast Iron Mermaid Brackets, Corbels, Braces, Shelf Bracket, Nautical Decor

Set of 2 Cast Iron 5.5" x 5.5" Shelf Brackets Antique Style Twig Branch Lodge

6 Antique Style Vine Shelf Brace Wall Bracket Cast Iron Metal SMALL 5" X 4" Shelf Bookshelf Restoration Bookcase Library Corbels Book

Hand forged metal shelf bracket. Shelves storage. Tree branch shelf brackets

6 Antique Style Vine Shelf Brace Wall Bracket Cast Iron Metal SMALL 3 1/2" X 3 7/8" Shelf Bookshelf Restoration Corbels Plant Hanger

Wall Shelf Bracket - Hummingbird In Circle - Cast Iron - 8.75" Deep

Powder Coated 3/8" Heavy Duty Shelf Brackets - Free Shipping - American Made

4 Cast Iron Shelf Brackets, Octopus, Nautical Braces, Corbels, Plant Hanger, Wall Mounted Shelf Support

Floral Leaf Distressed Design Decorative Shelf Bracket Cast Iron Brace - 9.375"

Metal Shelf Brackets, Heavy Duty J Bracket for Floating Shelf, As Seen in HGTV

4 Pack Heavy-Duty Floating Shelf Brackets, Industrial Metal J-Shaped Brackets with Lip, Black Shelving Bracket

Set of 4 Cast Iron 4" Small Shelf Brackets Antique Style Rustic Wave Scroll

2 Pack Natural Steel Heavy Duty Mantel Brackets | Wall Bar Brackets | Modern Mantel Shelf Brackets

Decorative Heavy Duty Tree Branch Metal Shelf Bracket Black, Rustic Farmhouse Shelving Bracket, Branch Wall Shelf Bracket, DIY Bracket

16 inch Decorative Design Shelf Brackets / Heavy Cast Iron / Intricate Filigris Scrollwork, B-85

8 Antique Style Vine Shelf Brace Wall Bracket Cast Iron Metal SMALL 3 1/2" X 3 7/8" Shelf Bookshelf Restoration Corbels Plant Hanger

Heavy Duty Metal Decorative Shelf Brackets - Powder Coated - Free Shipping

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Cast Iron Dragon Shelf Bracket Pair - Antique Brass Finish - DIY Home Improvement Decorative Metal Shelving

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Hand forged metal shelf bracket. Shelves storage. Oak shelf brackets. Oak design.

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