For wood shelves, consider the stain and tone of the ... There's typically a mounting bracket that screws into the wall, which the shelf slips onto or over so it looks like it's "floating." ...

As for brackets, purchase two to four brackets for every 8 to 10 inches of shelf. You'll also need wood screws, stain, and two heavy-duty ratchet straps. For tools, you'll need a level ...

Finally, pick up a set of wall shelves from a home goods retailer, or select sturdy pieces of finished wood that fits the measurements of your brackets. To begin the installation process ...