This simple DIY picture ledge project is super versatile and simply elegant. I made this picture ledge with scrap wood from my Farmhouse X desk project and it now holds my painted mason jar pencil holders.
I used equal length pieces of wood; two 1×6’s and one 1×2. but if you look closely the ledge strip has a mitered corner. The space I needed to fill was about 18″ long, but you can make these in any length. I used my Kreg Jig to screw the back to the bottom along with wood glue. This length needed 2 screws
Then, I glued and hand nailed on the 1×2 with some finish nails.
I wanted this to sit flush on the wall so I routered two hanging holes in the back and anchored screws to the wall using a level.
What I love most about these DIY Picture Ledges is the versatility. I love the look of these in black with a gathering of black and white photos and frames. You can go super rustic with a drift wood look to sleek and modern. Look at these other great images of picture ledges!
