Floating Shelves Provide a Unique Display and Storage Solution
Floating shelves, as their name implies, are shelves that appear to float on the wall. Also referred to as bracketless shelves, they have a hidden bracket support system which gives the illusion of no visible supports. Floating wall shelves are great for creating your own unique display of collectibles, plants or photos, but they can also provide storage for items such as books.
Floating shelves are available in stores and online in a variety of materials and sizes, but you can also make them yourself if your prefer. Learn more in this video:
Ikea’s LACK floating shelves are 2″ thick and 10 1/4″ in depth and come in three sizes. The 11 3/4″ size comes in black or white and can hold up to 7 lbs., the 74 3/4″ size comes in white, black-brown or birch effect with a maximum load of 11-33 lbs., and the 43 1/4″ size comes in birch effect, walnut effect, black, black-brown, red or white wirh a maximum load of 11-33 lbs. The maximum load depends on the type of wall and fastening. Prices range from 49.99 to $29.99.
Pottery Barn’s Holman Shelves are made from hardwood and MDF, an engineered wood. They feature a raised front and are designed to display frames and small objects and can be mounted side by side. These shelves come in two, three and four foot widths with a maximum weight capacity ranging from 40 to 70 lbs. A corner shelf 18″ in width and 10″ in depth is also available.
TheShelvingStore.com sells decorative floating glass shelves that are designed for display of your favorite items. These corner shelves are available in curved, rectangular, square and triangular styles and come in 1/4″ and 3/8″ thickness. If you prefer white shelving, white floating shelves are available from a variety of retailers including Amazon, Overstock, Sears, Home Depot and Target.
Floating bookshelves provide an alternative way to display and store books. Umbra Conceal Wall Book Shelves are made of powder coated steel and can hold up to 14 lbs. of books. The bookshelf itself seems to disapper behind the stack of books. These shelves are priced between $10 to $20.
