In this tutorial, we will see how to build small decorative shelves. It’s quick, easy, and it only requires basic supplies! You will be able to use them for holding books, candles, or stuffed animals. You need some wood, belts, and a few nails. You can use what you may already have at home, such as scrap wood, old belts to recycle, or even buttons that will be used to decorate the edge of the shelf. With this method, we do not cut the straps on the front, and the wall mounts are invisible. Perfect for a cosy and rustic atmosphere!
- 1 wooden board of 32x10cm
- 2 belts of 70cm minimum
- 8 nails, a hammer, and a pair of scissors
- 1 wooden board of 32x10cm
- 2 belts of 70cm minimum
- 8 nails, a hammer, and a pair of scissors
Step 1: If needed, cut the wooden board beforehand to the desired length with the help of a saw and sand the edges if they are too sharp. Position the belt with the buckle and the holes on the side you decide is the front of the shelf. If you need to shorten the strap, cut the extra centimetres with scissors on the side that will be against the wall, so that the two shortened ends meet at the back of the board.
Step 2: Nail the ends to the back edge of the shelf with a hammer. This side does not need to be aesthetically pleasing, it will be hidden by the wall anyway, so just try to make it as flat as possible to avoid creating a space between the shelf and the wall once mounted.
Step 3: Drive another nail on the bottom part to lay the belt flat on the board. The shelf is done already! The only thing left to do is to mount it on the wall. To do so, nail each belt to the wall, placing the nail in the folded part at the top, they are now completely hidden. If you want it to be safer or if you want to place heavier objects on it, replace the nail with a wall plug and a screw.
Here are a few decorating ideas with the wooden shelves.
Do not hesitate to leave a comment below and, if you have followed the tutorial, you can even upload a picture of your shelves 🔨