Just a little recent update to J's bedroom: we put up two RIBBA picture ledges for some book storage.
I am finding these are great for paperbacks as it helps remind your children of the books they have (since paperbacks have such a thin spine, it's easy to overlook them on the bookcase). Plus, I like seeing all the pretty book covers.
I just swap out the books every couple weeks or so, which usually results in our rediscovering a book we haven't read for a while.
These shelves come in two lengths: 45 inches and 21.5 inches. One thing I learned: the holes on the longer RIBBA shelves are spaced 16-inches apart, perfect for making sure that your shelves are screwed into the wall studs. However, the holes for the shorter RIBBA shelves are closer together (only 13-inches apart), which I think makes them harder to hang since you're only guaranteed to hit one stud. I was actually planning on placing the shelves end-to-end (one large and one short per row) to make two 5.5-foot ledges, but the spacing of the screw holes messed up my plan. If you are interested in buying these, I would advise measuring your wall and locating the studs before you go to IKEA; then just double check the spacing of the holes on the picture ledges before you buy!
I'm sure we'll find another use for the small shelves. At least at $15 for the 45-inch ledge and $10 for the 22-inch ledge, they're not going to break the bank.
6 comments:
I like them! I'm guessing they're close to J's level? I really like the way they look on the wall!
Ooh, I have these in my kitchen above my desk, but mine are black. It makes it easy to change the pictures!
Nikki - I actually have them up higher on the wall, so he either climbs on a stool or stands on his bed to reach them. I think he likes having the books up where only he can reach them from his bed!
Sarah - The black shelves are pretty too! I bet they work great for photos. I thought I might eventually put a few pictures on J's shelves too, when I'm not worried about him pulling them off by accident!
Great idea nicole! we've been wanting some shelves for our kiddos...this may be just what we are looking for!
You're a lifesaver! I have been looking for shelves EXACTLY like this to display some pictures on the wall of our stairway. Everything I've found so far has been too big or too bulky. Leave it to Ikea to have what I need.
Nora, yes, IKEA to the rescue! At least you'll soon have one in Denver!
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