How to create flush shelving between wall and Kaboodle cabinetry?

tj117

Wanting ideas on how to create a flush shelf (flush underneath, with the kaboodle cabinetry) and a second tier above it. The purpose of the shelving is to store cast iron wok/pot so it would be required to sustain a decent bit of weight. The dimensions of this space is 500mm width and depth is 320mm to suit wall cabinetry.
Im trying to avoid putting in shelf supports in to the tiles if possible.

JacobZ

Hi @tj117,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.

Installing a floating shelf, especially one that is flush with the bottom of the cabinets would not be simple because the load needs to be transferred into a structural element, such as the studs. The only way to do this is with things like cleats, angle brackets or framing, which would either raise the shelf, so it wouldn't finish flush or be extremely visible.

The only way I can think that it could be done is with framing, but your shelf would end up being relatively thick, which doesn't sound like what you are after.

I'd suggest instead of installing a floating shelf, you install a Kaboodle 450mm Wall Cabinet with some filler panels on the wall side of the opening to conceal the slight gap that would remain.

Check out How To Assemble And Install A Wall Cabinet for some guidance on the installation process.

Allow me to tag @Dave-1, @J-P and @TedBear to see if they have any ideas.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob