Hello experts
'Somebody' in my house thought this floating shelf with a clothes rail underneath would be a great idea in our bedroom. I agree totally of course, but as I'm the one with a shed full of tools (that I'm not an expert with) I now have to make it happen.
Please can anyone offer advice on these specifics:
* Materials and design for a DIY floating shelf like the one in the picture
* Appropriate fixings for the weight it's going to take - it's going on a stud wall but I do at least know where all the studs are as I had the foresight to mark them on the skirting before the wall was painted
* Fixings for the rail - presumably there would need to be a beefed up bit of timber on the shelf's internals to get a good fix
* Where on earth to buy a rail like that...?
The shelf doesn't need to be that long. If 800mm (or whatever) is advisable due to strength/sagging concerns I can just make more than one.
Also, if I really have to, I could add a couple of brackets if the floating idea is unworkable. I know it's been done in this interior designer's picture but there are only a few toddler garments on there...
Looking forward to hearing your opinions.
Thanks,
JJ
'Somebody' in my house thought this floating shelf with a clothes rail underneath would be a great idea in our bedroom. I agree totally of course, but as I'm the one with a shed full of tools (that I'm not an expert with) I now have to make it happen.
Please can anyone offer advice on these specifics:
* Materials and design for a DIY floating shelf like the one in the picture
* Appropriate fixings for the weight it's going to take - it's going on a stud wall but I do at least know where all the studs are as I had the foresight to mark them on the skirting before the wall was painted
* Fixings for the rail - presumably there would need to be a beefed up bit of timber on the shelf's internals to get a good fix
* Where on earth to buy a rail like that...?
The shelf doesn't need to be that long. If 800mm (or whatever) is advisable due to strength/sagging concerns I can just make more than one.
Also, if I really have to, I could add a couple of brackets if the floating idea is unworkable. I know it's been done in this interior designer's picture but there are only a few toddler garments on there...
Looking forward to hearing your opinions.
Thanks,
JJ