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| solution for storage or display needs. Shelves | | | | otherwise boring shelving system into a beautiful |
| come in a variety of sizes and materials and | | | | focal point of your design. Solid brass offers a |
| more importantly so do shelf brackets. The | | | | wide variety of patterns ranging from intricate |
| brackets holding up a shelf are just as (if not | | | | scroll work to wonderful Eastlake designs. Brass |
| more) important than the shelf itself. Depending | | | | (and iron) is the best choice for heavy duty |
| on what items the shelf is going to carry, using | | | | shelving because they are designed to hold higher |
| high quality shelf brackets is important to ensure | | | | weights without bending over time. Thinner |
| that your books, bric-a-brac, dishes, etc. don’t | | | | materials can break or bend under normal wear |
| end up broken on the floor. | | | | and tear and the finishes can also become easily |
| | | | scratched. |
| A shelf bracket is designed to support the shelf | | | | Solid brass shelf brackets are a great way to |
| on the wall. Depending on the design, a shelf | | | | solve storage problems while adding extra detail |
| bracket can be installed directly into the wall (this | | | | to your home. Look for solid brass construction |
| would need a stud behind it) or with drywall | | | | (not simply brass plated) to ensure strength and |
| anchors. The number of shelf brackets needed | | | | be sure to ask questions. Many shelf brackets are |
| depends on the weight the shelves are meant to | | | | sold individually – not by the pair – this is |
| carry and the length of the shelf. For example a | | | | so you can get the exact quantity needed |
| long shelf that will hold books could require | | | | without having too many or few. LookInTheAttic |
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| can usually use 2 to 3 brackets. | | | | shelf brackets in brass and iron and they offer |
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| introduce new designs into any room (such as the | | | | |