Floating Shelf Ideas

Floating shelves are shelves that, when hung, seem to be “floating” on the wall due to the fact that you cannot see the external support systems. Create a sleek, modern look anywhere and use the shelves for practical to the purely aesthetic. Use floating shelves to store items, exhibiting works of art or even as a replacement of furniture.

In the kitchen

Floating shelves in the kitchen are a great way to show off favorite dishes. Floating shelves come in a variety of lengths, so that you can even use one to cover a gap between two cabinets, or install one in an empty space in your kitchen that previously was difficult to use. Put spices on floating shelves for easy access, or hang one next to the sink and use it to store soap and dishwashing supplies.

In the family room

Hang several floating shelves, one above the other, from floor to ceiling to create an inexpensive but striking, look to one of the walls. Fill the shelves with DVDs, books, candles, plants and family photos for a casual but attractive look. If you have a flat screen TV on the wall, try hanging a black floating shelf on each side to extend the appearance of the TV. If you have a beautiful sculpture you want to show, try putting it in the middle of a large floating shelf hanging in the middle of an empty wall.

In the bedroom

Floating shelves are great bedside when hung on each side of a bed, especially in small rooms where space is limited. Place a small lamp on each shelf and still have room for a watch or some books beside the bed. If your bed has no headboard, consider hanging a long floating shelf instead of a head. Align the shelf with fat and short candles for a romantic and modern look, or put several black and white photos of your wedding on the shelf. In a child’s bedroom, use floating shelves to hold books, toys or stuffed animals.

In the bathroom

Space is always a treat in small bathrooms. Instead of a closet, try hanging a floating shelf on the wall near the sink. Roll some towels and put them on the shelf, along with a rubber duck and incense diffuser. Hang a floating shelf in the shower to be an attractive way to hold your soaps and shampoos, or hang one on top of the tub. Place a few candles and some bubble bath in it for those times when you want to enjoy a relaxing bath.