ᐅ EKBY BJÄRNUM vs. DIY Assembly

It depends on whether you prefer everything to be a single color or want to add some variety right away.

I should probably check in the store if the height will work with the electrical panel. It’s a pity that the thing isn’t 120 cm (47 inches) wide 🙁

I actually think this solid wood solution with mounting brackets from the hardware store isn’t a bad idea:

Ekby Hemnes
Shelf board, white-stained white


119 x 28 cm (47 x 11 inches) sounds perfect, and the price is good too, right?

Technically, it’s fine; visually, it has to appeal to you. If you’re unsure about the design, is there no decorative specialist among your fellow students who can advise you on the styling?

Technically, it’s fine; visually, it has to appeal to you. If you’re unsure about the design, don’t any of your fellow students have a decorative arts background to advise you on the aesthetics?

I’m working on my thesis, so I’m not around as often anymore.

These linear brackets might actually look pretty good:

I just need to figure out exactly which hollow wall anchors I’ll need.

I find these supports somewhat unsuitable for a drywall, as one arm of the lever is very short and the other long. However, you are not placing much weight on them... If you are lucky, there might be a knowledgeable staff member at the hardware store who can give you a more reliable answer.

I find these brackets a bit unsuitable for a drywall partition, since one arm of the lever is very short and the other long. However, you’re not putting much heavy stuff on it...

The standard levers are 15cm (6 inches) long anyway... so it doesn’t look all that great either 🙁

If you’re very lucky, there might be a knowledgeable staff member at the hardware store who can give a more reliable answer.

Or they realize they have an easy mark in front of them 🙁