| Corbels and brackets are architectural elements that | | | | from a wall and may be designed to support some |
| can serve both a functional and a decorative role in | | | | sort of weight. In kitchens, corbels and brackets are |
| your kitchen. If your countertops are made of a heavy | | | | typically used beneath countertops, islands, bar tops |
| material such as granite or marble, corbels and | | | | and shelves. |
| brackets are absolutely essential from a structural | | | | The key difference between corbels and brackets is |
| standpoint. If your countertops are a bit lighter, corbels | | | | their width; corbels are generally thicker than brackets. |
| and brackets may only be ornamental in nature. | | | | In fact, some corbels are as deep as they are wide, |
| What Separates Corbels and Brackets | | | | while brackets are often two, three or even four times |
| Both corbels and brackets are pieces that protrude | | | | as deep as wide. |