The Clever Ledge: Where and How to Use It (15 photos)

One of my favorite unsung heroes of home design is the ledge. Its function is similar to a shelf, since you can put stuff on both. But shelves and ledges differ in terms of form.
While a shelf is a horizontal piece affixed to a wall, a ledge may be built out of the wall like a ridge (framed

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from Houzz http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80206298/list/the-clever-ledge-where-and-how-to-use-it/
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