In between the excitement of designing, fabricating and launching our very own line of TWI branded iron corbels, we’ve had these handy home hardware marvels on the brain. Corbels can be used in a variety of useful and superfluous ways as they perform dual duty– functionally as structural supports and aesthetically as decorative accents. Either way, they lend themselves to a plethora of interior and exterior applications including granite counter tops, utility and display shelving units, kitchen island overhangs, mantels and more. So you see, no matter where you need the added support or want to enhance your decor, a nice corbel or two or even four are the ideal solution.
Corbel shelf ideas for every room…
Creating unique, one-of-a-kind display shelves is one of our favorite decorative + functional ways to use corbels. As you can see from the 9 images/ideas below there are practically endless ways to configure your DIY corbel shelf designs to fit any decor style.
Perfect wood corbel shelf for display beloved photographs, small books and decorative objects
Simple iron corbels support a nondescript painted wood shelf yet it is so useful for holding extra towels and toiletries.
Classic wood corbels hold shelves above the desk in a home office–just the way we like them useful and decorative.
Ornate carved wood corbels in antiqued finish support a thick natural wood shelf for displaying an eclectic mix of collectibles.
More wood and metal corbel shelves–lots more!–hang offset on single focal wall.
Metal corbels support rough hewn wood slabs for a nature-inspired organic look.
This is more corbel table than shelf, but we couldn’t resist–love the antique, shabby chic look.
This is a brilliant idea for facilitating much need shelving in an odd corner of a country kitchen.
More kitchen corbel shelf ideas both wood and metal styles work well with any type of level wood or glass shelf.
Everything you need to install your own corbels one one easy guide…
Are you planning to install iron corbels in your home? Then you’ll need the scoop on installing them optimally. The specific details of properly installing corbels depend on the application you’re going for. Get instructions for installation over every common household surface including wood, drywall, brick and stone. Get our free corbel installation guide download!
Don’t have corbels yet to install, look here…
Discover our collections of iron corbel designs in traditional, contemporary, rustic, industrial and eclectic styles in variety of finishes and size options.
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