We’ve all seen floating shelves, cubby displays, and corner shelving units. Guess what they all have in common? They require wall space (and can feel a little overdone, TBH). As much as we love decorating a large and empty wall with shelves, that’s not the only way to do things. In fact, TikTok user and woodworker @jdrewsilvers offers an alternative shelf that has us convinced doorways can join in on the fun, too. Allow us to explain: The idea is to mount a triangular crystal shelf on the interior of a corner bracket. This, in turn, creates a unique shelf to display your favorite accessories with style without taking up wall space. Of course, only little knick-knacks will work in this case.

The shelf in question is the $36 Gingham Triangle Corner Crystal Shelf Display from J Drew’s website. A larger version is also available, or if you’re feeling quirky, scoop up the Honeycomb Shaped Corner Crystal Shelf for a playful take on the trend. Regardless, this décor hack won’t clutter up your walls nor will your trinkets get lost on a big shelf. And the cherry on top? Everything’s out of reach from curious little hands.

Before anything, it’s important to point out that the shelf shouldn’t be hung on a door frame with a door. Yes, this sounds contradictory, but it’ll likely interfere with the door’s ability to close properly (for context, the shelf is 1½ inches deep). Attach it to an open doorway/cased opening instead. And if you don’t have one in your home, fret not. A doorless closet, right-angled alcove, framed bay window, and open hallway would work just as fine. Worst-case scenario, you can turn it into a tabletop display and set it on your desk, windowsill, or mantelpiece. Once you’ve decided on an ideal placement, secure the decorative shelf with the provided L-brackets.

From there, all you have to do is decorate your shelf. Despite the cutout’s small size, you could fit quite a handful of teeny-tiny treasures inside. Gems, crystals, and rocks are one option. A mini car collection is another. One commenter even had the idea of showcasing Lego minifigures. Think about it — some could be sitting down, and others standing up. You can also get creative and hang a few figurines with string if they’re too big for the holes. Just be careful if you have tall people in your house! And finally, don’t forget to secure each ornament with museum gel or putty so they don’t topple over.