Crafts & DIY
Have a small room and need space? Build a floating corner shelf (video tutorial)
Karen Lei
11.07.16

An easy way to decorate your house without taking up a lot of space is by creating shelves. They can elevate the look of your house to a whole new level! All you need are boards and a few tools. Follow this tutorial to learn how to create easy corner shelves at home!

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You Will Need:

  • ribbed plastic anchors
  • screws
  • mending plates
  • corner braces
  • at least 2 boards (14 inch and 17.5 inch)
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Getting Started:

First create 4 holes that are leveled. Since this tutorial is for corner shelves, create 2 holes on each wall. Make sure they are measured out so that your boards will fit.

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Insert the ribbed plastic anchors into the walls first. This will add extra strength to your shelves. Next, screw the corner braces into the plastic anchors.

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Moving onto the boards: Attach the boards together by using the mending plates. The shorter board should be attached to the long side of the longer board.

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Put your shelves on the corner braces and screw them in. It’s that simple!  

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These shelves may not be able to hold very heavy items, so be wary! They work great for decorative purposed though!

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Watch the original tutorial from Katherine Elizabeth with more details:

[Source: Katherine Elizabeth]

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