Last Updated on November 1, 2021 by Kimberly Crawford
A bracket can be described as an architectural element either decorative or structural member. Stones, wood, metal, plaster or any other media can be used to make it. It projects from a wall and can be used to strengthen an angle or carry weight.
Brackets are not just for supporting and fortifying wooden boards to build wall shelves but can be stylishly used in several home decorating projects. Below are 20 ideas in which brackets can be used in decoration.
1. Hanging plants basket using a mounting bracket
This heavy-duty bracket along with hanging baskets will add appeal and refinement to your landscaping. The black finish works well with most exterior décor. It can hang planters no larger than 20 inches in diameter.
2. Using Brackets for Architectural Interest
An architectural interest can be created by adding some shelf brackets to the windows or doorways.
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3. Simple plain wood and decorative brackets in the doorway.
Simple plain wood and decorative brackets can result in a transformation that would be dramatic and stunning if the doorway and brackets were black. Light and gorgeous in white. Two possible great looks.
4. Pair of Steel Shelf Brackets for a Window Garden
These industrial metal shelf brackets can be welded from 1/2 solid steel. They are the perfect match for any modern farmhouse or minimalist decor. These are shown as a window garden for herbs and are suitable for a kitchen, bathroom, or living.
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5. Inside and Outside Corner Brackets
“L” Angle Brackets includes a decorative L-angle beam or post bracket that will beautify your home, cabin or office. This is very functional for decoration purposes.
6. Dress Up Your Stairs with Decorative Stair Brackets
Decorative stair brackets are attached to the side of the staircase as an appealing accent. They are made of wood or urethane and come in various designs and sizes.
The sides of the stairs are usually plain and simple, unlike the railing and balusters which are given more attention. By adding decorative stair brackets (tread brackets), a plain, boring stringer can be transformed into a striking accent.
7. Restorers Architectural Tyrone Urethane Stair Bracket
This stair bracket plays a major role in adding the finishing touch to stair systems. The stair brackets install on the external edge of each stair to add decorative details to a stair system.
The stair bracket, which is made from a high-density polyurethane product, has the same detail of plaster or wood but will neither split nor crack. It is easy to use finishing nails or glue to install the lightweight brackets. They are ready to paint and factory primed when they come.
8. Distressed White Wood Shelf With Brackets
This bracket is an inspired piece that is versatile enough to use just about anywhere: in the kitchen, bathroom, office, or wherever you need some purposeful appeal.
9. Large Victorian Iron Shelf Bracket
Elegant vines twist and turn about the frame of this large Victorian shelf bracket. A charming touch is added by the simple arrow that emerges from the leaves. The reproduction of this bracket is from an antique original in a cast iron that is heavy duty and a durable black powder coat is applied for finishing.
10. Wooden Shelf Set with Brackets
A flexible and classy, hang these shelves on the walls in any room of the home for lovely decorative accents and organization.
11. Decorate your closet rods with iron shelf brackets
The iron shelf brackets can be installed at the edges of the closet rods as the photo below illustrates.
12. Shelf brackets to windows to create architectural interest
The idea here is to repurpose the shelf brackets and use them as frame a window. This can be done in the same room as well to define and separate spaces. This can be a dining room and entryway.
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13. Unique lighting using brackets
This shelf bracket is employed here to hang a light which turns out to be a great solution for tenants or those who are not willing to get an electrician to have a new sconce added to their space. Many beautiful pendant lights with cords can work with this idea
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14. Kraft Paper Roll
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The Kraft paper roll can be very convenient for making storyboarding, lists or even keeping a bored child jovial when one is carrying out other tasks. This paper roll can be made for the office in which the shelf above can be utilized to store markers and pens.
15. Fence Planter
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Shelf brackets can make beautiful planter to the fence. A boring corner can otherwise be made so cheerful with these brackets making a long stretch of fence enclosed in several of the planters. Moreover, it would be a cheap way to add interest and color.
16. Entry Table
It would be a perfect idea to use shelf brackets to make a narrow entry table if you lack a grand entryway. It doesn’t necessarily require a lot of visual space as it also makes it possible to keep an area open and creates a place where you can set your loose change, wallet or keys.
17. Café Corner
A bar can be created with shelf brackets if one wants it added to the kitchen. The style, height and the length can be customized to have the personal needs being met. As a desk, this can also work great.
18. Kitchen Wall Brackets
These brackets can bring architectural interest to a dining nook or kitchen. As done in the photo below with white dishes and a bracket against a white wall, a tonal look can be created by pumping up the color with festive and bright.
19. Using brackets as a clothing rack.
A series of IKEA brackets can be used in place of traditional clothing racks or hooks.
20. White Colonial Decorative Shelf Bracket
This shelf bracket adds a decorative touch to your home by incorporating a distinctive stamped pattern with a steel base.
21. Hanging the shelves
22. Breakfast bar
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23. Backsplash with a shelf bracket
The aforementioned list includes a unique range of ornamental and decorative brackets that are highly visual, strong and generally add a feature to any fit-out in a shop, office or home.
