I’ve always wanted some IKEA Floating Shelves in the bathroom that I could style with some cute items. Although, I’m more of a practical gal most of the time. I would prefer that the items be things that I need to use and love to see. So, this weekend I installed the IKEA EKBY JÄRPEN shelves over the garden tub in my master bathroom.

The process was less complicated once I bought the right tools for the job. Ideally, you would want the brackets to screw into studs on the wall. However, because the shelves are 31 inches long and most studs are 16 inches, apart you will need drywall anchors for the job.

Then, comes the quality of the drywall anchors you can use. I just picked up the IKEA FIXA 260 accessories kit, but the drywall anchors failed me or either I used a drill bit too large to drill the pilot hole. Either way, I spent the weekend making loops to the hardware store looking for the right anchors for the job.

So, I’ve got a list of tools that I know will do the work, and you might feel comfortable putting some heavy items on the shelf. I am still in fear that maybe I didn’t install them correctly, but so far nothing is falling, and all the screws seem to be holding in place.

Here are my tips for installing the shelves from IKEA. Make sure you pick shelves that are not damaged because at IKEA sometimes people bang things around. Also, you will need a couple of stuff to make sure the shelves are level. You know if you place a jar on it doesn’t slide off onto the floor. That would be tragic, and I would never want you to experience that. I’m not saying that’s what happened to me.

Tips for installing IKEA Floating Shelves

• Measure twice
• Buy quality drywall anchors
• Use the correct size drill bit for the pilot hole

Supplies

• Drill
• Drill Bit
• Drywall Anchors
• Level
• (3 packs) Brackets – IKEA EKBY BJÄRNUM
• (3) Shelves – IKEA EKBY JÄRPEN

The very top shelf I have a basket that I keep skin masks and a reed diffuser. All these items I picked at Home Goods.

The bottom shelves I filled with bath sponges and loafs. And I have some white towels and washcloths that I use for facials. I also have some Target bath bombs that smell divine. Didn’t even know Target sold bath bombs.