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April 27, 2015 | by Nick

DIY Rustic Industrial Shelf

Since we moved into our home three years ago my wife has been styling the buffet in our dining room but she could never get it quite right. We needed something to fill the space above the sideboard to help make the room feel more inviting and not as stark. Because our dining room and living room are open concept and flow into one another, we wanted to make sure whatever we decided on wouldn’t compete with the open shelving we have in the living room and make the space look too busy.

DIY Rustic Industrial Shelf

We have a passion for photography and love displaying family photos, so she finally decided that a picture ledge would be the perfect addition. We agreed we wanted it to be a little bit rustic and unique. We decided it would be fun to make an industrial pipe picture ledge, which ties in perfectly with our DIY industrial coffee table in our living room.

DIY Rustic Industrial Shelf

 

These directions are for a 4′ – 5′ shelf. If you are making a wider shelf please add additional supports. If you plan on putting heavy items such as dishes or glasses on the shelf I would also recommend adding more supports or ensuring they are screwed into studs no more than 32″ apart.

Shopping List:

  • 2 – 8″ x 3/4″ Galvanized Pipes (you may need to have these cut at Home Depot)
  • 2 – 3/4″ Galvanized Pipe Caps
  • 2 – 3/4″ Galvanized Floor Flanges
  • 1 – 2″ x 8″ x 8′ piece of pine or spruce (Home Depot will cut this down to length for you for free)
  • Wall anchors and screws that will hold up to 75 lbs
  • Antique Bronze Spray Paint or colour of your choice
  • Classic Grey Minwax Stain or colour of your choice
  • Foam Applicator Brush

Instructions:

  1. Assemble a pipe cap to one end of the 8″ pipe, and a floor flange to the other. Repeat this for the second shelf support.
  2. Spray paint with Antique Bronze or any colour you choose in a well-ventilated area. Allow to dry.
  3. Apply stain using foam applicator brush to your piece of pine or spruce. Wipe off excess and let dry.
  4. Using a stud finder find the closest stud locations. If you can anchor these to studs it will make it much more sturdy.
  5. Mark location on the wall where you would like your supports using a pencil to mark each of the hole locations. Use a level or laser level to make sure you are placing them both at the right height. If anchoring to a stud make sure at least two of the holes are lined up with it.
  6. Use wall anchors for the other screw holes that will not go into a stud.
  7. Secure shelf supports and wood shelf will rest on top of them.
DIY Rustic Industrial Shelf
 
*Disclaimer – under no circumstances do these instructions guarantee support of all items you may place on this shelf.  Please use your own judgment.
 
Sharing at: Thoughts from Alice, City Farmhouse, Just a Girl and her Blog, AKA Designs

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Comments

  1. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    April 29, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    I love this. The pipe against the rustic wood with the modern pictures. Just perfect in my book. Absolutely perfect. I have the same lantern, don't be surprised if I have a shelf like this on the blog in the future. I love it!

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      April 30, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Nikki I'm so glad you love this project as much as we do. It's such an easy DIY. Have fun making your own!

      Reply
  2. HalfMarathonTrainingTips says

    November 3, 2015 at 6:40 am

    great post

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      November 11, 2015 at 1:03 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Alicia says

    January 31, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Alicia, I am in love with your home! It is beautiful!!! So much inspiration.

    PS- I love your name 😉

    Blessings,
    Alicia xo

    Reply
    • Alicia says

      February 1, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words Alicia! xo

      Reply

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