How to Build a Wall Ledge to Eat On
- 1). Find and purchase a long wall shelf that is sturdy and deep enough to accommodate full-size plates. You can easily make your own shelf by cutting a piece of thick plywood to the desired length, then sanding, painting and clear-coating it. But you can save yourself a lot of work by simply purchasing a pre-made shelf.
- 2). Measure the height at which you want your shelf to sit. Use your barstools to determine where on your wall the shelf should go, allowing space between the seat and the barstool for your legs to fit and move around freely. Make light marks on the wall with your pencil indicating the appropriate length.
- 3). Screw in your L-shaped brackets to the wall. There should be one bracket under each end of the shelf, and one under the midpoint of the shelf. Brackets for shelving come in a wide variety of styles, so use decorative brackets that will add appeal to your sitting area.
- 4). Mount the shelf on top of the brackets, flush against the wall. Use your leveler to ensure the shelf sits perfectly level. Screw the shelf to the top of the brackets.
- 5). Place your stools underneath your new eating wall ledge so they are out of the way and can be easily pulled out when you're ready to enjoy a meal on your new pub-style wall ledge.