
So here's the inspiration: https://ift.tt/2sr83dx of you who watch HGTV may recognize this from an old episode of Fixer Upper (S1, E3 if you care to go back and look).I recently bought a house that has a chalkboard wall on it in the kitchen. We've enjoyed writing on it and could definitely use some extra shelf space, so this seems like a great way to utilize that space. While I will eventually be getting someone to redo cabinets and counter tops, we are definitely interested in using the rest of that wall for open shelving in the meantime. As someone who's mechanically inclined but not an experienced woodworker, I think this is a perfect project for me. I need to figure out a few things though:Dimensions for the shelf lengths and placement are up to me obviously, but I could use help on the following:1) thickness: To me it looks like 3" but could it be more??2) wood choice: I have NO idea what to do when it comes to picking woods, and how to distress then protect it correctly. we plan to use them for our cookbooks, some decorations, and coffee stuff.3) Is using something like https://ift.tt/2drO5bK the best way to mount these kinds of shelves? And do I need to be concerned with lining up with studs in the wall, or will drywall anchors be sufficient?Any advice that you guys could offer would be fantastic. Thanks! via /r/DIY https://ift.tt/2LLsD0X