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	Tucson Wood Brackets		Carolina Wood Brackets
	wood brackets R55 * in 3 sizes * up to 7-13/16" deep * in alder, maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets R52 * in 3 sizes * up to 8" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Sarasota Wood Brackets		Chicago Wood Brackets
	wood brackets R58 * in 3 sizes * up to 7-5/8" deep * in alder, maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets R57 * in 4 sizes * up to 9" deep * in beech, maple, alder, oak, cherry
	Washington Wood Bracket		Newark Wood Bracket
	wood brackets W76 13"H x 8"D x 3-1/2"W * in maple, white hardwood		wood brackets W75 * 13"H x 8"D x 3-1/2"W * in maple, white hardwood
	Melbourne Shelf Brackets		Monteclair Wood Brackets
	wood brackets R355 * in 3 sizes * up to 10" deep * in hard maple		wood brackets C724 * 12"H x 12"D x 5"W * in maple, oak, cherry
	Delray Craftsman Bracket		Jacksonville Brackets
	wood brackets W87L 12"H x 9"D x 3-1/2"W * in white hardwood, beech, maple, alder, oak, cherry		mission brackets R301 * in 3 sizes * up to 8-1/2" deep * in hard maple
	Ventura Wood Bracket		Ormond Wood Bracket
	wood brackets R96G 13"H x 8"D x 3-1/2"W * in hard maple		wood brackets U144 13"H x 8"D x 3-1/2"W * in birch wood, maple
	Marietta Wood Brackets		Hartford Wood Brackets
	wood bracket CB35 * in 5 sizes * up to 7-1/4" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets B14 * in 4 sizes * up to 9" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Santa-Monica Wood Brackets		Sanford Wood Brackets
	wood brackets B15 * in 4 sizes * up to 9" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets B19 * in 4 sizes * up to 9" deep * in maple, oak, cherry
	Wichita Wood Brackets		Vienna Wood Brackets
	wood brackets C36 * in 2 sizes * up to 8-1/4" deep * in maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets R90 * in 3 sizes * up to 7-5/8" deep * in hard maple
	Dixon Corner Brackets		Madison Wood Bracket
	wood brackets R36 * in 2 sizes * in maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets W77 * 9"H x 5"D x 6-1/2"W * in white hardwood, maple
	Acanthus Brackets		Acanthus Drapery Brackets
	wood brackets R34 * in 2 sizes * in maple, oak, cherry		wood brackets R34H * in 2 sizes * in maple, oak, cherry
	Nevada Open Bracket		Wilton Wood Brackets
	wood brackets W81 6-3/8"H x 6-1/2"D x 3-3/4"W * in white hardwood		wood brackets R61 * 9"H x 9"D x 1-1/2"W * in beech, maple, alder, oak, cherry

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KITCHEN COUNTER BRACKETS

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Wood Brackets for Countertops

What is a Wood Bracket? A wood bracket is a structural element which supports furniture and architectural elements such as shelves, bookcases, plant hangers, mantles and more. Wood brackets are essential for support of kitchen countertops, especially if it is a granite counter. Brackets are very similar to wood corbels in function; however, brackets are generally thinner than corbels, and often decorated with cut away carvings. Corbels and wood brackets are both architectural accents but brackets, being narrower, are great for countertop bars and for supporting wider shelves.

Wide selection of wood brackets available to be incorporated with many different kitchen styles. There are a lot of beautiful historical designs carved on the wood brackets. Most popular bracket's designs feature leaf scrolls, grape motif and acanthus leaf carvings; wood brackets with these designs work well in Traditional kitchen. Some of the wood brackets are carved with oak design. Oak and oak leaf is a symbol of strength and endurance. Oak is not only a national tree to many countries, but it is also one of the symbols of Zeus, the god of all gods. In the United States today oak leaf is used to signify the rank in the US Army. Representing strength the oak leaf motif is sure to inspire many and will carry a positive sentiment every time they would look at the wood bracket's design. The classic beauty of the wood brackets with oak leaf design will also be able to fit into many different decorating schemes.

What's the difference between Corbels and Wood Brackets ?

wood brackets for countertop
Both corbels and wood brackets are support pieces that can carry weight. The force that holds the wood brackets or corbel in place counteracts the force that is applied on top of the brackets preventing an overturn when the weight is applied to the top.

Corbels and bracket are architectural elements usually made from wood, stone, or metal that projects from the wall and overhangs to allow support of various items.

The main difference between a corbel and a brackets is that brackets are thinner than corbels. Corbels tend to be chunkier where the depth and width are around the same size. Most wood brackets tend to be much deeper than wide.

For example, the Chicago Large bracket the depth of the bracket of 7-3/4 inch is more than three times its width of just 2-1/2 inches. Comparing it to Large Fluted Mission corbels that measure 7-1/2 inches in depth and 7 inches in width. Both are great for architectural accents, and are structurally sound to support counter tops and wide shelves where greater depth is required. The brackets vary in design from sleek and understated (Newark wood brackets) to beautifully elaborate (Monteclair hood brackets or Marietta wood brackets)

Wood brackets size and quantity determination

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Most often wood brackets used to support shelves or for additional support of the kitchen counter.

To use wood brackets as a shelf support you have to select the right size wood bracket. To do so, you have to make sure that the depth of the wood bracket covers about 70% of the overall shelf depth, making the shelf more secure.

For heavier shelves and countertops, it is better to select a wood brackets that are 1 or 2 inches smaller than the depth of the shelf or countertop.

With a wide variety of wood bracket's styles and sizes available, choosing the right brackets for your kitchen counter can become a confusing task. In reality it is not so difficult, and can be narrowed down to three simple steps:

1. Identify the right size of the wood brackets for your specific application

In general, the depth of wood brackets should be at least 1/2 of the countertop's overhand depth. For example, if the overhang of your countertop is 12 inches deep to provide adequate support to the counter you should use wood brackets that range from 6 to 9 inches in depth.

When installing wood brackets for a shelf the minimum depth should be at least 2/3 the depth of the shelf. For example if your shelf depth is 12 inches then chose a wood bracket that is at least 8 inches deep.

2. Determine wood brackets quantity

It is easy to determine how many wood brackets you need to support your kitchen counter. For proper support of the countertop you will need wood brackets installed every three feet apart.

For example, if your granite countertop is 6 to 7 feet long, you will need 3 wood brackets to provide proper support. In this case, two of the wood brackets should be placed on each end of the countertop and one wood bracket should be placed between them.

3. Choose the wood bracket's style >>

Choosing the wood bracket's style

Wood brackets definitely should compliment your kitchen design and go well together with the style of your kitchen cabinets. Wood brackets carved with grape motives like Tucson wood brackets or Santa-Monica wood brackets will add a Tuscan flavor into the kitchen. If your kitchen is Traditional or Transitional in design you might like to use bracket with elegant curves and classic lines like Chicago wood brackets.

If your kitchen cabinets do not have any embellishments it doesn't mean that wood brackets for the countertops have to be simple as well. Actually, it is a perfect way to add an elegant touch of understated sophistication to unembellished kitchen.

Wood brackets with leaf design are very popular and extremely versatile; they can be incorporated in variety of kitchen styles. Jacksonville wood brackets with expressive and graceful scrolled leaf on the sides will add elegance to any kitchen. The open-side wood brackets like Melbourne brackets or Washington wood bracket will provide an adequate support for the countertops and in the same time create a light and airy feeling.

Wooden brackets carved with lovely spring flowers like Sanford wood brackets are perfect for French provincial style kitchen or Cottage kitchen. Carolina wood brackets and Delray wood brackets will compliment well Shaker kitchen style, Arts-and-crafts kitchen as well as Mission style kitchen.

Application of Wood Brackets

granite shelf brackets
There are a lot of ways to integrate wood brackets in to your interior. Brackets can be used as an independent decorative element which do not actually reinforce any weight.

You may place the wood brackets symmetrically on each side of a countertop or in addition to existing supports for a series of shelving. Brackets can perform a function, or simply serve to accent existing home decor elements.

Wood brackets range in size from very large to very small, and can add quick aesthetic value to many different home decor features. Wood brackets can be used on the vertical surfaces of custom cabinets along with wood onlays and wood rosettes. You can also use the same style of wood brackets in many sizes in the kitchen developing a comprehensive design idea that can be followed through out the kitchen.

Wood brackets are ideal for additional support of the marble or granite counters and wall application as well as for easy installation underneath

- any type of kitchen countertops
- kitchen island
- bar top
- shelves
- fireplace mantel shelf