Elevate Your Shelves With A Stylish Wood Addition

Shelving provides you with extra storage space for items like books, plants, photo frames, and more. However, it can also double as decor as long as you put in a little extra effort to spruce it up. Consider elevating your shelving by simply assembling your own with two wooden components. Slide a wooden plank into the bottom half of a large wooden ring, such as the Wood Shape Store Hollow Hoop, and then hang it onto a wall. You'll also need to cut openings into either side of the plank so that it stays in place within the wooden hoop.

The plank will act as a shelf you can use for storage or to display small decor pieces. You can customize this project by painting or staining the wooden components in whichever color you prefer. This simple assembly and customization process creates a stylish DIY shelf that resembles a stunning high-end piece you'd find in a store. It's an affordable alternative to items like the Wood/Metal Wall Shelves sold by Living Spaces in a set of three for $120. Once you hang the DIY shelf up in your home, visitors will have no idea you made it yourself.

To create your own simple and stylish DIY shelf on a budget, start by taking measurements of the inside of your hoop to determine the size of your plank. If you decide to purchase a wooden hoop online, know that they come in multiple size options, and select the correct size according to how large you want your shelf to be. After making note of the measurements you need for your wooden plank, you can cut it to size or ask your local home improvement store to do it for you. Once you bring home your plank and wooden hoop, stain or paint them to match your existing home color scheme before assembling the shelf.

After both components dry completely, cut notches into both sides of the plank, where it will meet the hoop. To do this, slide the plank into the bottom half of the hoop and mark the cross sections on either side. You can then cut those sections out of the plank with a wood carving knife or chisel. The content creator simply slides the plank into place; however, you could make your shelf more secure by adding wood glue where the pieces meet or driving a screw through the hoop into the plank on both sides.

To hang the wood DIY shelf, use a product like the ZZLZX Artificial Leather Strap. Alternatively, you might prefer one of the bold color options among the Uxcell Leather Curtain Rod Holder selection. Since your hoop will hold the weight of your shelf and everything on it, avoid placing heavy or breakable objects that may push its limits.