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DIY DEEP PICTURE LEDGE

July 28, 2015 By Aniko 10 Comments

DIY DEEP

We are back with another round of WEST ELM KNOCK OFF SERIES. If you missed seeing our fun kick off of this series  last month, here is a little recap for ya. 4 amazingly talented DIY bloggers and myself started a series that goes throughout August. Each month we create something fun, inspired by West Elm design. Check out last months posts HERE. Today I will show you how to make this super easy DIY DEEP PICTURE LEDGE to display favorite family photos, art, kids art or really anything that makes your home special to you.

WEKO HEADSHOTS GRAPHIC

I took some photos of my favorite green plants and the OH SO pretty pineapple and this picture ledge is perfect to show off these fun prints  in my Dining room. Have you seen my other great West Elm knock off in the Dining Room? We love it and these wooden picture ledges will flow with the design nicely.

RECLAIMED WOOD BUFFET IKEA HACK

DIY reclaimed wood buffet- ikea hack

DIY reclaimed wood buffet- ikea hack

My inspiration for today’s project was this pretty West Elm vignette:

diy deep picture ledge

 

Are you ready to build your easy picture ledge? I promise, it will be pretty easy and super inexpensive!

Materials needed:

8′ long 2 x 4

6′ long  treated ( nicer finish) wood ..this piece is 1.5 inches wide that will go to the front of the ledge

4 long screws (1/4 x 6)

4 smaller screws

drill

DIY PICTURE LEDGE

We have a circular cut saw and I cut my pieces to size at home but if you don’t have a saw handy, Home Depot will cut your wood for ya. I made one 24″ and one 36″ long wood piece.

Once I had my size cut, I drilled 2 holes in each thicker ( 2×4)wood piece closer to the edges.

I then gave a nice stained finish to each piece of wood. I used golden oak as a first coat and I added a darker walnut coat on the top.

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I screwed 2 big screws into the holes we made in the first step and drilled the screw to the wall. You wanna make sure to use a level as shelves like this can look a little funny if they are not perfectly level.

DIY DEEP PICTURE LEDGE -6Okay, so this was the hardest part of this project. Really.

Then we attached the front piece for the shelf with two screws on each sides. Using a wood filler we nicely smoothed the head of the screw.

I stained my wood piece and project was done, my friends.

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I think these shelves turned out fantastic. I love how much personality it gives to that nice empty wall that I had in dining room.

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These shelves can hold smaller home decor items like vases, picture frames and smaller books as well.

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Do you love these fun PLANTS PRINTS? Get my collection in the SHOP! There are other items over at SOCIETY6  as well!

Snake Plant room

 

snake plant pillow

 

Now,before you leave be sure to check out these other cool creations!

West Elm Organizing Knock Offs

 

TINY SIDEKICK – WEST ELM INSPIRED NOTICE BOARD

PLACE OF MY TASTE – WEST ELM DIY DEEP PICTURE LEDGE

MAKING HOME BASE – WOOD AND PIPE ENTRYWAY STAND

HOUSE OF WOOD –WEST ELM INSPIRED RECLAIMED CUBBY SHELF

HOME MADE BY CARMONA – ACRYLIC SIDED SHELF KNOCK OFF

Don’t forget to PIN IT to remember for it later!

Deep picture ledge

 I am really having fun creating some expensive looking home decor items on the budget. These two picture ledges cost less then $10! Winner!!

Cheers!

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Comments

  1. Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says

    July 28, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    These turned out incredible Aniko! And I think your styling is way better than West Elm

    Reply
    • Aniko says

      July 28, 2015 at 7:43 AM

      Oh… Thats SO nice to hear, Friend! Thank you!! XXOO

      Reply
  2. Betty @OhEverythingHandmade says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Love this, and your pictures are amazing too. I pinned them to the BHG Blogger Pinterest board. xo Betty

    Reply
  3. JenWoodhouse.com says

    July 28, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    Love your shelves better than West Elm’s, Aniko! And can we just talk about those amazing prints?! I must have them in my life. <3

    Reply
  4. Katie @ Upcycled Treasures says

    July 29, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Aniko, these turned out soooooooooo good and I LOVE your prints too!

    Reply
    • Aniko says

      July 29, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      Thank you so much! I really love how these shelves turned out! Thanks for stopping by!XXOO

      Reply
  5. Chelsea says

    August 2, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    Gorgeous shelves, and stunning prints!!! Love the whole thing, Aniko!

    Reply
    • Aniko says

      August 2, 2015 at 10:07 PM

      Thanks so much Chelsea! Hope you are having a great evening!XO

      Reply
  6. Bella says

    August 4, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    These look great! About how many pounds do you think these shelves can stand?

    Reply
  7. Shirl says

    April 13, 2017 at 12:15 PM

    looks like there is … looks like there is whole starategy to doing this. I&8ï;172m#»¿ the caretaker of sim called bristow. land owner owns 1/4 of the sim and can’t rent out. How do they do that? Was this answer helpful?

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