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It just may be the easiest way to upgrade your wall.

Let's face it: no matter how big your home, it's likely you're always looking for a bit more storage. And what better way to get it than with more shelves? Plus, wall-mounted shelves pull double duty when it comes to design, providing valuable storage space while also adding a point of visual interest to your walls. Well-styled ones basically serve as functional art. So, ready to add a few of these to your walls? Here's how to do it.

If you've read enough DIY tutorials, you know the first step is almost always measure! Determine the amount of wall you're looking to cover, then figure out how long your shelves will be and how many you want. Then, you're ready to...

The great thing about wall-mounted shelves is there is a plethora of them on the market. We opted for these from World Market because they make it easy to mix and match shelves and brackets. We went for the white marble shelves and the antique brass brackets. Pro tip: if you choose brackets like this, where the shelf slides into the bracket, make sure your shelf is the correct width to fit.

The best way to map out your self plan? With good, old-fashioned painter's tape. Tape out the length of your shelves and then use a level to ensure they'll be straight.

Once your tape is in place, place your brackets a couple inches in from the edge of the shelf and, using a pencil, trace the screw holes.

Using your trace marks as a guide, screw the brackets to the wall.

Now, attach your shelf, either by sliding it into the bracket, like we did, or placing it on top (note: some shelves which lay atop their brackets will come with an adhesive to keep them from slipping).

Now for the fun part: Styling! Create a layered look by mixing books, photos, and accessories on your shelves. Go for variety in color, size, and shape for shelves that'll look torn from the pages of your favorite design magazine—we know which one it is.

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Hadley Keller is House Beautiful’s digital director. She oversees all digital content for the brand as well as working on the print magazine. She has covered covering design, interiors, and culture for 10 years in New York. She served as Associate Market Editor, Design Reporter, and News Editor for Architectural Digest and AD PRO before joining House Beautiful. Hadley is a staunch maximalist and vocal opponent of the Open Floor Plan.

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