Copper and Wood Shelving

Why Hello!

I am so excited to share the new entry way shelving that I came up with after searching high and low in every store and internet shop ever invented. I knew I wanted copper..go figure, right Ali? I just couldn't find the right shelf.
I headed over to Menard's and searched around. I found these pieces of Solid Aspen and they were the perfect length for what I needed.

Now all I wanted was something copper to hold them in place. Have you ever seen these rods that have holes in them and you can hang the brackets on them where you choose? Well I had them as a kid in my parents house and all I thought was how bulky and ugly they were. Wow, what a difference a can of spray paint can do. If you are looking for copper spray paint the only place that carries it is Menards. I know right? Hello Lowe's and Home Depot can you please join the bandwagon?

So here is what you need

3- 48 inch Single Tracks Standards
9- 8 inch single track wood shelf brackets
1- can of copper spray paint
9- Toggles and Screws
Level
Screwdriver
Stud finder

If you have a stud finder use it to find the studs. In this situation I did not find any that where near where I wanted them. If this happens you must use toggles. They will be able to support anything heavy that you put on your shelves. Mark your holes and drill a hole the size of your toggle.

Take note that your toggle must look like this before being inserted into the wall.

Pinch the toggle together and put it in to the wall until you feel that it has opened inside the wall. Tug on it a bit if you can't pull it back out you have successfully installed a toggle.

Screw 3 toggles and screw combos into the wall per track. Repeat for the next 2 tracks.

 Once you have all 3 set up, install the brackets and shelves.

 I decided to use mine for plants. I can't have enough of them. I love them like a fat kid loves cake.