Floating shelves are a stylish way to add display space or additional storage to your home. Floating shelves require wall-mounted installation and come in various sizes, materials, and designs. They can be invisible, fitted into corners, hold picture frames, or be used for bathroom storage. While there are times to think of storage as an opportunity to hide away clutter, using floating shelves for open storage creates the opportunity to turn your possessions into art. An invisible floating shelf can make a stack of books look like an intriguing sculpture. A floating shelf used as a spice rack can make spices more accessible while also adding visual interest to a kitchen. A small bathroom in need of organization only needs a small patch of wall space to install floating shelves to create a substantial storage solution. Thinking about your specific needs and preferences first will help you to determine the best floating shelves for you. There are plenty from which to choose.
Our Top Picks
These recommendations for some of the best floating shelves cover a wide variety of styles and lengths to help you find the right one for your space.
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Rustic Farmhouse’s Floating Wood Shelves may be used to add storage and decoration to your walls. This set is constructed from quality pine wood and comes with three shelves with lengths measuring 16 inches, 20 inches, and 24 inches long. Each shelf has a 1.5-inch thickness and a 5.5-inch depth.
These floating shelves can hold up to 25 pounds and are wall-mounted with fully recessed brackets hidden from view. The shelves include the necessary screws and fasteners needed for installation. There are four different colors to choose from, so you can match the shelves to your decor.
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Enjoy functional style with these budget-friendly floating shelves by BAYKA. This set of three floating shelves is constructed from attractive paulownia wood and features triangular metal brackets in a matte finish. The shelves can be customized with the brackets installed above the board, below the board, or alternating one above and one below for a more unique design.
The three boards measure 6 inches deep and 4.8 inches thick and come in three different lengths of 11.4 inches, 14.2 inches, and 16.5 inches. Each shelf can hold up to 40 pounds. This set comes with an instruction manual, screws, and wall mounts.
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This set of two floating shelves by Homemaxs is an excellent option for those in need of bathroom organization. They arrive pre-assembled, with thick metal brackets for easy yet sturdy mounting. The shelves are designed with a metal bar that spans above and across the shelves to ensure items don’t fall off. These shelves feature a hanging towel bar underneath each shelf. Four hanging hooks are included, which can be used for hanging hair styling tools or baskets for additional storage on the towel bar.
Homemaxs’ shelves measure 16.53 inches by 5.83 inches by 2.56 inches and hold up to 22.5 pounds. There are two different color options. While these are specifically designed to meet various bathroom storage needs, this set also works well as kitchen shelving.
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Shelving Solution delivers a quality set of two white floating shelves designed to fit into corners. They install with hidden installation hardware for a minimalistic look and have attractive molding-style edging. These shelves are made from MDF and laminate and measure 15.4 inches by 7.69 inches by 1.75 inches across. They can hold up to 7.7 pounds each. Shelving Solution’s shelves include a complete hardware kit and can be installed in minutes.
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Giftgarden’s Picture Ledge Floating Wall Shelves are an attractive set of wood-stained shelves with a ledge that holds pictures and most other items. Take your pick from three different options of shelf lengths of 16 inches, 24 inches, or 36 inches.
Each set of three shelves comes with the same length board but three different depths for increased functionality. The different depths included in each set measure 3.85 inches, 4.68 inches, and 5.51 inches, all with a 1-inch lip. The shelves mount via a U-shaped system with screws that secure each board’s vertical backing to the wall.
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Wallniture’s U-Shaped Floating Metal Bookshelves display books and other collectibles beautifully for an effect that appears invisible when full. This set includes two shelves measuring 17 inches by 6 inches by 4 inches with a thickness of .6 inches. They are made of sturdy metal that has been painted white. Enjoy easy installation that merely requires mounting and screwing into the wall with the included hardware. Depending on how and where these shelves are mounted, they can hold up to 15 pounds each.
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Melannco’s Floating Cube Shelves take the standard floating shelf and elevate it to the visual appeal of a picture frame while maintaining the functionality of a display shelf. These cube shelves allow for items to be placed on the top and the bottom of each cube. Three different sized shelves are included; they measure 5 inches by 5 inches, 7 inches by 7 inches, and 9 inches by 9 inches. All three feature a depth of 3.5 inches. The largest shelf holds up to 12 pounds, the medium shelf holds up to 10 pounds, and the smallest shelf holds up to 8- pounds. The shelves are made from a lightweight MDF material that can easily hold books and other decor items. An instruction manual, a small level, and the necessary mounting hardware are included.
