Lean on Me

Our basement project is almost done!  One of the the features is a picture ledge on the staircase landing on the way down.  The idea was inspired by some picture ledges we saw on a trip to Ikea:

Here's our version of the picture ledges made from Lowe's oak lumber, some nails (from my husband's nail gun) and white paint.  They are hung by using double end screws - one end drilled into the drywall/studs and the other gently "persuaded" into drilled holes on the ledges (holes were slightly smaller than the screw).  This did involve a rubberized sledgehammer, but eliminated the need for brackets.

I found a great selection of inexpensive frames form Ollie's (Good Stuff Cheap!) and the Reedsville Flea Market.  There's also some artwork from my brother and Arts Fest this year.  Now I just need to get more photos printed to finish up the project!  It's a really nice touch to the basement, right behind the beautiful glass door that Jon installed from scratch.