At the marks, screw the bracket to the wall. Use 2½-inch-long No. 8 wood ... if the holes aren’t spaced precisely or are angled, the shelf won’t slip onto the rods or it might slant.

Shelving that’s been cut into the wall is a lovely ... The design is simple and elegant, and the angled shape makes it unobtrusive. A pair of ladder shelves have been tucked into a corner ...

As much as we love decorating a large and empty wall with shelves, that's not the only ... A doorless closet, right-angled alcove, framed bay window, and open hallway would work just as fine.

Driving them at the 45-degree angle ensures that the nails ... Be sure the cleat is fastened into the regular wall studs. Don’t load the shelves with weight for at least 48 hours so the ...