Materials: Ekby Tryggve shelves, metal chains, four sturdy hooks, four small hooks for each shelf
Description: I've just moved into a new place and I like raw materials - wood, metal etc. One of many DIY projects was to create a hanging shelf. I used three Ekby Tryggve shelves, chains, and hooks.
This is how I did it:
1. I measured where I wanted the shelf to hang from the ceiling, drilled holes and screwed sturdy hooks into the ceiling from where the chains would hang.
2. I drilled four small holes on the sides of each of the Tryggve shelves. I used three shelves but you could use more than that. I screwed small hooks into each hole, with the hook opening facing down.
3. I hung four chains (in this case 5 feet each) from the ceiling hooks, then hooked the three Tryggve shelves onto the chain. Done!
~ SK, New York
You obviously do not have cats! My cats would use this as a swing and knock all of the nice glass items on the floor.
ReplyDeleteI do like the look of it though. Well done and very original.
DanSam, I just pictured that happening here with my two cats :D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea though. I'll try to use it for something else :)
Glass vase on what's essentially a swing...!? This thing needs a 3 ft safety zone around it.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely going to try using this as an alternative to glass shelving for our windows! THanks for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteI think you should still secure it to the wall.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Why do people "critique" based upon their personal lifestyles? I'm assume that the form and function of your idea works wonderfully for your home needs.
ReplyDeleteThis is great. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteI live in a 16th Century house with horse hair and plaster walls. I cant fix anything to them.
I do have ancient oak beams in the ceiling tho which will support anything hanging from them.