I needed a solution for this blank wall which is very near a main walkway and I also wanted to give the kids a place to display all their work.
Anyone who has kids knows about the mountain of papers that accumulates.
(And this is just from one day!)
(And this is just from one day!)
While they aren’t Picassos, the kids do like to show off their work so I made these ledges from scrap wood I found in the garage. I based them off of Ana White’s ten dollar ledges (although mine are zero dollars).
I cut all pieces at 30″ long.
It’s a 1×2, 1×3 and 1×4 screwed together to make a back, ledge and front lip.
I sanded, primed and painted (Behr Elegant White satin finish).
I hung them low enough so they could change out the artwork on their own.
And I made three shelves, one for each child.
And I made three shelves, one for each child.
They are 2 1/2″ deep to allow for those three-dimensional projects the kids bring home.
And I screwed them into the wall with mollys and counter sunk the screw.
Perfect solution at no cost.
Love Being a Nonny says
What a great solution for book shelves too!!!!! Love these!
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
These are great ledges for any kind of art. I can see leaning mirrors, art, photos all together. Great idea.
Minkee Baby Gifts says
This is great! Neat, tidy, and stylish!
Mel says
Functional and stylish, a winning combo.
I'm just waiting on the last coat of paint to dry before I put mine up.
Judy says
Great idea. You can use the ledges for many things. I linked over from the Shabby Nest. I'm your latest follower. I'd love if you would follow me back. I'm from Rockland. http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com Thanks.
she wears flowers says
These look great!
SmileMonsters says
Those are great. I have a few ideas floating around in my head for the boys art display. Thanks for the inspiration! I'd love for you to come link up and share your project.
http://smilemonsters.blogspot.com/2011/01/fun-for-kids-friday_20.html
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LocalFunForKids says
They look great! I would love to do this in my kid's play room. Thanks for linking up with Fun for Kids Friday.
creeksidelearning.com says
These look great! I've been wanting something like this for books but I'm not as handy as you are with wood scraps and tools. The link you posted for the ten dollar shelves doesn't seem to be working. I was curious to see if there is somewhere to buy them.
JoLynn says
They turned out great! I almost bought ledges just like these at IKEA, but am so glad I didn't! I'm in need of a couple of long ones above our couch, so I'm hoping I can go and dig up some scrap wood around here! Thanks for posting. 🙂
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brilliant idea!
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