Make it! Scaffolding plank Shelves

1 Measure the length of the shelf you want and saw the scaffolding plank to size. 2 Sand the length of wood to your preferred level of smoothness. The rougher the finish, the more rustic it will look! 3 To stain the wood, use woodstain sparingly with a brush. Try Colours Oak Satin Woodstain, (£24, 2.5L B&Q). 4 Budget-friendly black metal brackets for your shelving can be hard to come by, so Alex buys hers in silver and spray-paints them black. Always check the brackets will support the weight of the wood plus anything you decide to put on the shelves. 5 Before attaching the brackets to the wall, take care to ensure there are no electrical wires where you are about to drill. Secure the brackets in place, use a spirit level to check they are level, then fix the shelves to the brackets.