Shelf brackets are more than just for holding up shelves. There are decorative shelf brackets, like wrought-iron, wood trellis, and carved wood shelf brackets. These are fairly cheap and can be used as architectural decorating elements in open passageways, or as decorative display units on a wall. Carved wood shelf brackets can hold up a heavy decorative mirror for added support, while two metal brackets can be hung back to back, to form a small shelf. Here are just a few shelf bracket decorating ideas with stunning results.
Shelf Brackets for Architectural Decorating
Extra large wood shelf brackets are very beautiful and a cheap and easy way to add glamour to an open passageway. Begin by googling: Wood Shelf Brackets or Shelf Brackets online, to view a large selection of decorative shelf brackets; or visit the lumber section in your home improvement store. Next, glue a wood shelf bracket at the top of the open passageway, on the left and right corners, and on both sides (in other words, you’ll need four shelf brackets for every open passageway). Then paint the shelf brackets the same color as your wall. The open passage will suddenly look more luxurious thanks to a few cheap shelf brackets.
Shelf Brackets to Secure a Heavy Decorative Mirror
Heavy decorative mirrors are hung like paintings, with a string or hooks on the back. It’s a good idea to add extra support under the mirror, or even all around it. Shelf brackets are ideal for the purpose. Buy as many matching shelf brackets as you would like to use. If the mirror is over a mantelpiece, place two shelf brackets on the mantle and then hang the mirror so it sits on the shelf brackets for extra support. If the mirror is hung on a blank wall, surround it with shelf brackets, pressing them tightly in place to act as clasps around the mirror. It’s a good idea to use wrought iron shelf brackets if the mirror is made of metal, or wood shelf brackets if you wish to paint the brackets the same color as the wall.
Shelf Brackets to Form Miniature Shelves
Beautiful shelf brackets can be attached to the wall on their sides and facing each other. This way, the two shelf brackets will actually create a miniature shelf, ideal for displaying art and decor. Metal decorative shelf brackets are the best for this project. It’s a good idea to glue the meeting point for added security, so the miniature shelf becomes one piece.
Shelf Brackets for Wall Displays
Shelf brackets are ideal for mounting objects on the wall. Display small pictures this way, or orchids, art figurines, candleholders. For a maritime display, mount ship models on the wall, like a fleet sailing at sea. Simply hang two shelf brackets for every object, and space them apart depending on the size of the object that will sit on them. It’s easy and the results are stunning. Read more about creating a model ships display with shelf brackets in this article.
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