Industrial Shelves

We don't have much empty wall space in the kitchen - mostly taken up with cabinets, sliding glass doors, entry into dining and family rooms.  We do have one corner that have been begging for something.  I decided to go with the industrial looking shelves.  They are a Restoration Hardware knock off for a fraction of the price (and by fraction I mean like 1/348 of the price).  not quite, but they are between $200-$300 A PIECE.  Not lying!

The RH version

 

This is the empty wall in the kitchen, with doorway to the foyer on left and the entrance to family room on right. 

 

Originally I thought 3 shelves.  I then decided on 2 because all I could think of was 3 active girls pulling on or running into the third shelf.   

I bought a 2x8 and had it cut down.  They're about 32 inches in length.  And then I stopped in the plumbing section and picked up the hardware I needed.  3/4 in. pieces.  The long pipe piece (not sure what it's called) is 8 inches long.  here's the picture of the pieces needed.  Thank you, pinterest. 

The flanges (rings) were the most expensive piece at around $5 each.    The shelves ended up costing about $20-$25 each depending on what materials you already have (wood, stain, etc).  I stained the 2x8s with one of my favorites, Rustoleum Kona.  While they were drying I attached the flanges to the wall with screw in drywall anchors

 

 

  And then you screw the long piece right into the flange and then screw the cap on.  The 2x8 boards rest perfectly in there.  And decorate!

 

And they're done!  Aren't they beautiful?  (so happy I found a place for my sweet little pears!) I just love these shelves

I even made 2 more for our family room and a slightly longer length.

I also did one more project for the kitchen that was by Shanty-2-Chic  (one of my favs).  Easy tutorial to follow.

I had a piece of wood ( 1x10?  1x8 maybe?).  It was stained from a previous project.  I gave it two coats of Rustoleum Heirloom White spray paint.  After it dried, I took my sander to it and distressed it.  I had intended to use glass Frapuccino bottles, but then Lowe's did not have the brackets in stock that attach the bottles to the wood.  I had to guess at a size and they ended up being a  little too small for the bottle.  I improvised and use a large baby food jar.  It worked in a pinch.  

 

 

I love it!

I'm glad things are coming along in our house!  My goal is to tackle one room per month.  Not every room needs very much.  Most I want to paint trim and paint some walls.  It's been rewarding so far to put our own touch on our house.