Project

DIY Dowel Brackets

Photography: Aaron Dyer

Source: Martha Stewart Living, September 2015

Introduction

Sources

Dowel, 1 1/4", $10 for 72"; and zinc-plated dowel screws, 3/16" by 3", $1.25 for 3, homedepot.com.
Paint, in Van Gogh Yellow and in Hollandlac Brilliant finish, $50 for .75 L, finepaintsofeurope.com.

materials

Handsaw

Dowel, 1 1/4 inches

Painters’ tape

Paint

Drill and 3/16-inch bit

Pliers

Dowel screws, 3/16 inch

Level

Wall anchors (optional)

steps

Using saw, cut eight 10-inch dowels and four 5-inch dowels.
Wrap tape 2 inches from one end of each dowel; coat ends with paint. Let dry overnight.
Predrill a hole in center of other end of each dowel.
Using pliers, screw dowel screws into holes.
If possible, mount dowels directly into studs in your wall, using level to ensure they go in straight. If not, use appropriate anchors for your type of wall, then mount dowels.