Planning to install floating shelves in my office at home. Interested in pro and con thoughts on this method.
The pic above is a rough idea of the concept and layout.
They would range in length from 4-10 feet in a section. One would actually circle the room, so multiple pieces totaling roughly 50 feet or so.
I think my preference is for thin shelves, so I am leaning toward putting up a 2x8 with a dark stain and securing into studs using pocket holes.
Basically this but on a larger scale and going for a more mature feel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Url3QXQHaI
Looks: Will the shelves look too thin and degrade the aesthetic or will this be a good way to get a sleek look that maximizes white space on the wall?
Weight: The video above and my small tests at home indicate this would have plenty of weight capacity. I don't need or want to put a ton of stuff on here.
Cost: Very cost efficient.
Time: Very time efficient
Accuracy: I'm good but not great at wood work. Given the quantity/footage of shelving needed, this method seems like a good way to eliminate/significantly reduce inconsistency from shelf to shelf.
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