How to Find and Use Brackets to Hold Glass Shelves
Glass shelves are an elegant way to accessorize all kinds of homes. To complement modern decor, use sleek brackets with metal finishes. For a classical look, try a style that mimics the feel of your living or dining room. For a striking visual statement, hang glass shelves on the wall with no brackets showing at all. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Buy designer brackets at an interior design store or online (see Resources below). Art deco styles add a touch of class from the past, modern posts provide a minimalist look, and traditional brackets can complement your ceiling molding or other architectural features.
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Order a glass shelf kit, complete with bracket and mounting screws. Brackets come painted or in brass, nickel, bronze or chrome looks and finishes. You can find kits at home improvement stores and on shelving Web sites (see Resources below).
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Use a tongue-and-groove system to hang your glass shelves without brackets. The look is clean, handsome and unusual and works with contemporary architecture and decor.
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If you want glass shelves and brackets but you're on a budget, shop online according to price (see Resources below). You list your price range and see what comes up -- then decide whether you still want glass shelves and brackets or need to stick with bricks and boards for now.
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Tips & Warnings
Not sure you want to hang your shelves on the wall? Buy a ready-built floor unit with glass shelves. You can move the unit around as you rearrange your furniture, and you don't end up with holes in the walls.
