Showing posts with label wood floating shelves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wood floating shelves. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Master Craft Handbag Hangup Double-Sided Purse Organizer

Master Craft Handbag Hangup Double-Sided Purse Organizer, TapiocaI have limited closet room, so this Handbag Hangup looked like the ideal accessory to maximize space. I was disappointed for two reasons. First, the loops are not wide enough to handle larger width shoulder straps. If your handbag has a strap wider than 3/4" it will be a tight stretch to get the velcro sides to meet. Second, the loops are placed so closely on top of each other that if your purse is long and deep, it will flop over the one below it and make for a really bulky mess once you completely fill it up with items. I wound up using my Hangup exclusively for all the baseball caps in our family, which actually turned out pretty handy. It fit in the side of the coat closet and took up less space than a hat rack would have needed. I really still need a good spot for the pocketbooks, but for now, this item will be utilized for lighter and smaller things. One last note. The hanger part only faces one way and does not pivot, which means you always have to hang it sideways in the closet. It would be more user-friendly if it had a swivel hanger hook so that you can just turn the strip around in your closet and remove the purse you are choosing. The go-with-everything neutral color is a wheat shade called "Tapioca." Durable, sturdy and well made.

Great for the closet and quite handy, once I started I kept looking for more things to hang on it. I wish I had two since I kept finding more things that would be just perfect.

For those who have a lot of clutter and need their smaller items organized this is wonderful item. I have a small collection of baseball caps which are hard for me to store (and find in my room) and I found I could put up to 4 caps on a single Velcro -but kept it at two because otherwise they got a bit smashed. I also tried storing purses on it but found mixed results. Only smaller purses with a short strap really worked well. Anything bigger was too clunky and made it hang a bit unbalanced. I liked that the Velcro straps are surprisingly strong. However, they are placed approximately 3 inches apart so really are meant for smaller items. Light scarves also worked great as well as belts and even some of my larger necklaces. Another useful place might be the garage. It could be used to hold cables, wires and it since it is made of cloth it seems easy to clean. It also could be used on the back side of the door. But since you would need one side to lay flat you could only utilize one side or half of the storage space, so I think it is still better used in the closet. Another idea is to lay out your entire outfit for the next day on it using hangers for your: shirt, dress, pants, and/or skirt. And adding your: jewelry, hat, belt, scarves or stocking so it is ready to go and won't get wrinkled.

This is a wonderful time saver and space organizer for small items and accessories that constantly get lost. The only downsides are that it can easily get unbalanced with bigger items and the spacing design between Velcro strips makes it best for smaller things.

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I love this product because it works extremely well for me. I am not lucky enough to have a walk-in closet, so I have to make the most of every square inch of space in my reach in closet. I have had many "organizers" through the years, but none has worked as well as this one. It has seven velcro tabs on each side, so it will hold 14 bags. It measures about 40 1/2" long; add another 3 1/2" for the hook that hangs on the closet rod. My largest bags are about 14" wide by about 10" or 11" high; some smaller but not too small. I have two of these, right now holding 26 bags, so I have room for a couple of more should I see something I just can't live without! The purses on the bottom do hit the floor, but they are organized according to color, so I can find the one I want right away. Don't forget about the width when figuring how much space to allow -it depends on the thickness of your bags. I am really happy with my purchase.

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I ordered this for my wife as she has a plethora of purses and I thought it might be useful. And how! It is money well spent. I am impressed by how sturdy this thing is. We loaded it down with as many purses as humanly possible and it held on fine. It's been a few months since I got it, and she has no trouble with it.

I don't know what else to say about it. Great product!

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I am surprised. I have had this hanging in my closet for 3 days and so far it is still in place. I have 13 bags on it, most of my bags are semi-heavy because I like bigger bags. They are hanging down to the floor but I was able to move the basket out of the way that it was in. Not really saving me much space,(due to the bulkiness of my bags) Some of the bags have wide straps so you have to figure out how to hang those. Other than that I have no problems, I believe it will be excellent for baseball caps, scarves, belt's etc. I love it!

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Sunday, August 10, 2014

Seville Classics SHE14052 Expandable Kitchen Counter Shelf

Seville Classics SHE14052 Expandable Kitchen Counter ShelfI used this to organize my kitchen cabinet with plants, bowls, etc. I CANNOT believe the difference looks like an entirely different cabinet much more room things are easier to get! I really want 4 or 6 more, but can't really afford right now. It is hard to tell by the picture, but the shelf is a really nice, heavy duty brushed metal with 1/2 inch slats. Easy to adjust. Very sturdy (I have stack of 12 plates on my).

The product arrived and was immediately put to use. It expanded to just the right size in my cabinet. Just the right size underneath for coffee cups and small glasses of a variety of sizes.

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I wish I'd bought these years ago. They are a little pricey, but very sturdy.

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I love these shelves! I bought two of them to use in long, narrow cabinet that is part of the cubicle I sit at. Because the shelves are adjustable I was able to match the depth of the unit almost perfectly. The shelves are sturdy, well balanced and hold a good amount of weight.

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Received this today and put it right into the pantry when I got home.

The shelf is very well made. One of the legs was slightly askew and I bent it back easily without worrying about breaking it.

The height of the legs allows for cans (soup size and larger) to be placed underneath and retreived easily. And, I was able to place heavy items on top with no worries.

Great product. Thanks.

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Monday, August 4, 2014

Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top Base Finish: Black

Kitchen Cart with Stainless Steel Top Base Finish: BlackFor $145 I wasn't expecting a high quality, 'last forever,' product but I was expecting something fairly decent. Sitting in my kitchen now, it doesn't look bad but up close, you'll see the issues. First, it was missing screws, Wayfair did reply to me the following day saying that were shipping them out but none the less, still a pain. I managed to buy my own screws that matched the requirements so I could get it put together. The directions are a mess. It looks like directions for several different carts that are close enough for them to just send on packet but the directions don't always match, the pieces are mislabeled, sometimes it says to do things that you can't do and doesn't tell you to do things you need to do, pilot holes for the products are not always finished or long enough which cause several pieces to crack and split trying to get the screw flush, and finally, the hinges for the doors are bent causing the doors to hang and not close properly. First time ordering from Wayfair "CSN" and do not plan on ordering from them again due to this over prices piece of crap furniture. My appliances need a home in my new tiny kitchen otherwise I would've returned it. DO NOT RECOMMEND BUYING TO ANYONE!

Monday, March 3, 2014

Bush A-Series 24 Inch Storage Unit in Natural Cherry and Slate

Bush A-Series 24 Inch Storage Unit in Light Oak and SageI have several Bush furniture products, actually I have three tables with hutches the corner table/hutch (very big and heavy) and the small and large filing cabinets along with this unit. My only complaint is that over half of all the shipments (including this one) come with some sort of damage. If the damage is located on the underside or back I don't worry about it, but sometimes the damage is in the most obvious spots. Bush has always been good about sending replacement parts, but it's a hassle. I'm not sure how to change the way they package the product without upping the cost, but due to the heavy weight the shippers usually man-handle the boxes and that's the problem I believe. The Beech/Slate Grey is a very nice unit. Some damage I can fix by going to Lowe's or Home Depot and having them match the Slate Grey color. If the top Beech color is damaged, you're out of luck and need to get a replacement part. Just call Bush Furniture.

Looked a long time to find this multi function cabinet. Perfect for heavy MFC color laser printer. Plenty of storage for all supplies plus extra filing draw good for reg & legal. I needed to store overflow of both. Simple assembly but. Instructions could be better. If you have assembled cabinets with draws on runners before you should get this with no problem. Allow a couple of hours there are a lot of parts. Looks great very solid.

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Well made, nice and heavy bought 2 of these and I am very happy with the quality, Took me a little while to put it together but pretty easy if you are used to building things like this

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Welland 24 Inch x 4 Inch x 2 Inch Photo Ledge Picture Display Shelf Espresso

Welland 24 Inch x 4 Inch x 2 Inch Photo Ledge Picture Display Shelf EspressoWe bought this shelf to hang in our bathroom. While it gets the job done, it is of questionable quality. When you stand back, it appears as if it is crowning just a bit in the center, and the "espresso" finish is merely brown paint over MDF or something. The back corner seam is very faintly cracking, and you can see white primer coming through. But overall, it is the size, color, and price that we wanted.

If you are looking for a true black shelf, do not buy this. It is a dark brown finish. It looks nice, with average quality. Comes with 2 screws per shelf and instructions.

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I picked a couple of these up for temporary use to hold spices during a renovation. They aren't even worth the low price I paid for them. They arrived with nicks and dents and in general looked like I scrounged them out of the clearance bin at the dollar store. Unless you're outfitting a slum apartment, don't bother ordering these.

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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Stalwart 75-5186 Bench Top Parts Rack, 15 Piece

Stalwart 75-5186 Bench Top Parts Rack, 15 PieceI actually purchased three of these kits and they arrived today. All three of mine came with instructions (so might be an addition since the last reviewer) and took probably 2-3 minutes each to put together.

While the dimensions given for each of the trays might hold true for the top of each bin, I measured the dimensions at the bottom and they are in fact, 5.5 inch in length x 3 inch in width x 2.75 inch in height (though there is 5 inches between the tray levels). While only slightly smaller than the stated top of bin dimensions, keep it in mind if you have items which are size specific.

I will agree that the system is a tad 'wobbly', but it's really not too big of an issue. Worse case, I can always drill holes through the legs and attach them to my tabletop or even put some non-stick pads at the bottom of the legs and that should solve the problem.

One question that I had was whether the bins could hold weight, so I loaded them down with some lead weights (well, ammunition rounds) at the front of the bin. The first thing I tried was to take an empty tray system and put 57.1 oz (3.6 lbs) on the top/center bin for 20 minutes and neither did it tip over nor did the bin fail (which I sort of wondered might happen since the bins are only held onto the trap with a pretty thin lip of hard plastic). I then loaded up all the top bins with a total weight of 187.9 oz (or 11.75 lbs) and it not only didn't tip over (the legs are longer than the end of the tray, so physically it's impossible on a level surface...but figured I would check since the previous reviewer thought it might), it seems to still be holding strong after another 30 minutes (50 minutes total for the weight test). The feet are splaying apart a bit, so maybe if I loaded down the rest of the trays with that much weight, the problem would be exacerbated...but I really wouldn't see myself (nor any other user) using this item to store 30+ lbs of stuff in these trays.

Now for the negatives:

1) The plastic plugs that they use on the legs are incredibly loose. Of the 12 plugs on my three sets, one was totally missing and 9 of the others are loose enough to pull out by hand. I will be using glue to fix them in place, but since they are really just cosmetic, it's not that big of a deal.

2) Also, on one of my kits I was missing what they call the, "upright support" which helps keep the center of the tray straight and give it some backbone. This kit was the same one which was also missing one of the leg plugs and appeared to have been a returned item also.

3) If you need to move this tray system, you MUST move it from the legs. If you try and pick it up by the trays, the legs will fall off (not too big a deal, but wanted to mention it).

4) There isn't much room to place a label on each bin. They have a slot to insert a label on each bin (.5 inch by 2.5 inch for the readable area), but I had sort of hoped I could put a label sticker on the front to denote what each bin held.

My overall impressions are pretty positive though. The price is really cheap for what we get IMO. I do wish instead of purchasing these I had purchased some with larger bins, but I can't fault this item for that. The trays are pretty easy to take off and put on and from my semi-scientific studies they obviously can carry quite a bit of weight.

I wanted something to store electronic components and don't really favor the tiny drawers of most parts storage units (I think I'm not very nimble-fingered). I liked that this one is not only bins, but will sit on the worktable top.

It arrived unassembled and without any instructions for putting it together. Even still, it's simple and only took about twenty minutes to get it done.

I have been using it for a couple of weeks now and do find that the bins are more convenient than the tiny drawers. I usually take a bin off the rack and set it down next to my work. Once I'm done it/they go back in place fairly easily.

The only complaint so far is that it's feet are a bit wobbly; they tend to splay and twist with the least amount of sideways pressure. Of course, electronics components are not heavy and so this isn't a big problem for me. If you want something to hold anything even the slightest bit heavier, however, you might find it annoying and it might actually end up tipping over.

WayFair (thru Amazon) had the best price; they even beat Sears' special "Labor Day" sale.

All in all, if I could spare the space, I would probably get the same Trademark Tools system, but in the wall-mounted unit: more bins and likely much sturdier.

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Poor design with absolutely no quality control. Usually products arrive with damage due to shipping abuse. Seldom the problem with UPS. No, the problem in this case was because one of the parts was partially melted! I'd return it if it were not for the fact that I got quite a bit of satisfaction by throwing this in the garbage.

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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Furinno 11075 Hidup Tropika Tall Ladder Shelf

Furinno 11075 Hidup Tropika Tall Ladder ShelfThis bookshelf arrived on time and, when assembled, looks exactly like the one on the site.

Mine was not damaged, although carelessness in assembly left one annoying chip out of the basemy bad but easy to do with boards this thin.

Pros: Lightweight aesthetic, certainly sturdy enough to hold lots of books (although I wouldn't try to fit, say, the encyclopedia britannica). As described and easy to assemble.

Cons: Easier to damage than products with very thick boards. Packing peanuts adhered to the wood via static electricity and were challenging to remove (minor).

When looking at the pictures on the web site, the shelving appears to be angled back. That was my main reason for buying 2 of these. When I received them, I saw they were 4 shelf, upright units and not angled back.

Anyway, the price was reasonable and the construction is sturdy, so all-in-all a good buy but if you are looking for an angled unit, you have to do it yourself like I did ;-)

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After looking for days for a vertical TV stand, I found this beauty, and I was impressed. If I could design a stand myself (and I've built furniture before) I would certainly come close to copying this design. It's sleek looking, it leans back ever so subtly. Minimalistic, modern, fun. Receiving the actual product.. well it lost two stars from reality kicking in. The wood was a bit dinged up here and there, and the way the holes wouldn't line up, was almost comical and almost troubling. Yet it still came together solidly, sturdily. I set a 40" TV atop this, and I wouldn't recommend much bigger. I've put all my other AV gear on these shelves, and as long as nobody climbs on it, I am happy. In a perfect world, for double the price, I could have dreamt of stained oak boards, but for this price, I'll forgive the imperfections. As an aside; oddly enough, the styrofoam packaging was disintegrating as if this had been sitting in storage for 20 years; I hope that's not the case. But so what; finely-aged wood is a bragging point! To the manufacturers I suggest: put $10 more into nicer wood, deeper paint job, better sealing, and you can charge $30 more for this cool design. I do recommend this, especially if you need to go vertical. Beware of the dings, and the sloppily engineered holes, and you'll still like it. B+ grade from me.

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I ordered this for my home office and was not pleased when I opened the package. Many of the corners were crushed and the cheap materials were crumbling off. The coloring is a bit off and after putting it all together, it doesn't seem too sturdy. I was hoping to buy the matching sets of these, but seeing it now, I think it is wise to throw out that idea. I gave it 2 stars because I like the concept and look of the shelves, they just need to get better materials and package it for shipping better.

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This book case looks better in person then it does online. It is very easy to put together and it is stable for the most part. I would buy this again.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Rev-A-Shelf 5CW2-1222-CR Two-tier Cookware Organizer - Metal-Chrome

Rev-A-Shelf 5CW2-1222-CR Two-tier Cookware Organizer - Metal-ChromeIn the lower section, there are plastic pieces that attach the upright pan guides to the front to rear rails.

These plastic pieces fail. They will fail. The sides of the mouth that snaps onto the front to rear rails will break off.

Once these are broken, of course the upright guide will no longer stay in place.

As to an organizer design, this is excellent layout and utility.

As to execution of the construction of the upright to rail joiner, this is an outright failure.

Rev-A-Shelf, fix this problem.

Make these joiners out of metal, or some really tough plastic.. probably metal would be better.

Just what the doctor ordered. No more standing on my head, digging in shifting piles of cookware. A little tricky to install though. The instructions say you only need a ruler and a phillips head screw driver, but an electric drill to drill pilot holes in the cabinet makes it a lot easier. Also, you need to practically crawl inside the cabinet to get the back set of screws in. Pretty sweet once it's in. Nice chrome finish and seems really well made. Quite sturdy and has adjustable dividers to accommodate different sized pieces of cookware. Ships from a third party vendor. The shipping charge was kind of a gauge, but it came in just a few days. Overall, worth it.

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I've had this rack for four years, and I agree with everyone as far as the plastic clips go. If you're careful and make sure the pots and pans are properly stowed so the handles don't catch when you close the slide, you'll be fine. Accidents happen, and I've had three clips snap off. Spare clips are not listed on the manufacture's website, so I've written them asking if the can provide them. I'm hoping they can, since this rack is otherwise perfect and I'd really like to keep it forever. UPDATE Rev-A-Shelf has GREAT customer service. They do have replacement clips. Up to a five star rating from me.

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I agree with one of the other reviewers. The plastic clips on the bottom broke off of ours and now it's useless. Really tough to find parts for to...try buying two plastic clips? You basically have to buy a whole new system. The upper rack that holds the lids is fine, no problems there at all. Definately a design flaw with the clips on the bottom though. Great idea, but it's a waste of cash until problem is corrected.

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I purchase two of these units and installed them under my stove. Installation was easy but I had a problem with the right unit because the back brace conflicted with the gas connection and the electric flexible wiring cover. SO, I just didn't install the back brace on the right unit. Even without the back brace (which attaches the unit to the back wall of the cabinet), the double-tier unit is still solid and works flawlessly.

My cabinet openings are 13" which is an odd size. The two-tier units are 11", 15" or 22". I used the 11" system and I have some extra space in-between the units that can't be used because I installed the units toward the "outside walls" of the cabinet. Next time I install a set of these, I will install them along side the center divider and leave the space between the outer cabinet walls and the units for storing cookie sheets and other thin and odd-shaped cookware.

The only issue I have is with the dividers that have very tight hard nylon connectors that snap to the basket frame. They are VERY difficult to snap in place, and if you get them in the wrong place, it is hard to get them loose. While this is a royal pain in the (bleep), it can also be a plus because it keeps the dividers in place and keeps your cookware standing upright.

I love my units so much I purchased two for my son and his wife. They love them too!

Nothing feels better than getting rid of the clutter and being organized! The Rev-A-Shelf systems are wonderful for this task.

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Oenophilia Bamboo 8-Bottle Wine Rack

Oenophilia Bamboo 8-Bottle Wine RackThis was a perfect rack for storing a few bottles of wine out on a table. The bamboo makes a fine sturdy rack with an excellent color. It is lightweight even with eight bottles of wine. I can easily pick it up and move it.

Holds eight bottles of wine, including the larger pinot bottles. Looks attractive and is sturdy. No complaints! I've gotten compliments on it.

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Very nice and simple wine rack. fits nicely in the corner of my kitchen counter and holds 8 bottles but is sturdy with any number of wine bottles up to 8. It is well made and very attractive. The shipping was fast and was well packaged.

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This is a well-made and attractive wine holder. We don't buy a lot of wine at a time so this fits our needs perfectly. Nice smooth wood, no "prickly" edges, stands on counter or shelf just right, not wobbly. Attractive, goes with any style.

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This wine rack is basic but beautiful. It looks exactly like the picture. Arrived promptly and in secure packaging. I immediately put my 5 bottles of wine in it and felt much more cultured than when I had them sitting on the counter. Great product!

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Thursday, August 22, 2013

V44Y76 - Bermuda Corner TV Stand

V44Y76 - Bermuda Corner TV Stand
  • All levels of glass are securely fastened offering rugged construction while maintaining a well-designed look.
  • Accommodate TV*s up to 48*.
  • Matte silver metal legs providing a scratch resistant finish and a contemporary look
  • Shelves are interchangeable making this item a more versatile piece.
  • Simplicity and function combine to give this contemporary item a striking appearance.

Fits our TV perfectly...love everything about it. The shape for the corner of the room works very well. Looks sleek and attractive.

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I have enjoyed this stand. It fits in the corner just right and is out of the way. It's easy to clean.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

ConTur 23Pocket Literature Rack Black

ConTur 23Pocket Literature Rack BlackThis is the largest literature rack I've ever purchased and I must say that larger is better. This one is very good quality, t's easy to install, and it holds a lot of literature. The only negative is that it is hard to get to the bottom slots if you place the rack too close to the floor, but if you don't, you can't reach the top slots. Still, a very good purchase.

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