Floating shelves are not only useful as a place to store and tidy up things at home, but also can function well as an item to enhance the appearance of the room in your home. Not only that, the advantage of floating shelves is that they will not take up space in your home because it is hanging on the wall. So, if you have a room that tends to be narrow, it can be one of the best alternatives for storage and decorating your room.
In these floating shelves, you can store a variety of different items, including photos, ornamental plants, flowers, decorations, books, and other items.
Our interior design team has made hundreds of different room interior designs, and from hundreds of these designs, we have also used dozens of different types of floating shelves. In this article, we selected the 15 best floating shelves that based on our experience are the best choices in terms of both functionality and aesthetic visuals. Let’s get started.
15 Awesome Floating Shelves
Small Minimalist Showcase Floating Shelves
This simple, compact, and clean design item is the perfect place to display (or show off) your favorite items. With 4 x 3 x 1 inch size, each piece can hold up to 2 1/2 lbs.
This option will fit well in any minimalist or contemporary style room, even in a small-sized room. Made with coated MDF, these items are very easy to clean using any damp cloth.
Pros :
- Simple but elegant looks that will fit perfectly in any room decoration style.
- Can be easily arranged to suit your room style and needs.
- Perfect to use in any small-sized room.
- With a museum-style display, this shelf is great for displaying objects like trophies, photos, and any collectibles.
- Already comes with all hanging hardware (mounting frame, screws, anchors)
V-Shaped Minimalist Wall Mounted Shelf
Created using quality material, this ledge shelf works great both as a decorative element and to enhance your room decor. Its unique v-shaped brings stylish, contemporary, and minimalist style to any room.
Comes with 3 different color selections: white, black, and green, you can choose which one suits your room decoration style.
Pros :
- Made using E1 grade MDF + Fiberboard, with environmentally friendly coating paint.
- Stylish and unique V-shaped design that creates a wonderful visual design.
- The versatile design that makes they can be used in any room decor style.
Minimalist Floating Rectangle Shelves
This is the perfect option when it comes to minimalist decor. Its simple rectangle shape not only adds character and warmth to any room decor but is also the perfect place to organize and store any objects, decor items, or accessories, thanks to its 23.75″ length and 9.25″ width.
Available in two different finishes, white or black, you can choose which one suits your style and needs.
Pros :
- Works great as decorative items and as storage items.
- With minimalist and charming design, they can be used in any room style, from modern to traditional ones.
- Can be used perfectly in any room: bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, etc.
- Made using faux wood with a smooth matte finish, this is not only a durable option but also gives a simple yet charming and modern aesthetic.
Scandinavian Style Shelf with Metal Hooks
One of the reasons why we chose this option in our list is not only because it’s attractive and has a modern Scandinavian look, but also because it works well not only as storage like any other typical choices but because they have additional hangers that can provide additional space to hang any objects.
Available with three different finishes: white, black, and natural wood, you can choose which one suits your needs or you combine them to get more attractive results.
Pros :
- Available in different colors (white, black, and natural wood) and different sizes that can be combined to get interesting custom results.
- With a modern style that can help bring more Scandinavian looks into any room.
- Its metal hook can give additional space to hang and organize any objects.
Simple Scandinavian L-Shaped Metal Floating Wall Shelf
For those of you who like Scandinavian style but still want to make your bedroom feel vibrant and colorful, then these floating shelves might be perfect for you. Made of high-quality metal with a soft paint finish, this item can withstand loads up to 5 kg / 11 lbs so you can store any decoration or items.
With a modern and creative style, there are 3 different color choices: white, yellow, and blue, each color is very good both when used alone or when combined with other ones.
Pros :
- A simple yet colorful Scandinavian style that will blend perfectly not only in Scandinavian room decor but also in other room style.
- Come in 3 attractive color selections: white, yellow, and blue. And 2 different size: Small (15.7″ length, 3.3″ width, and 3.3″ height) and medium (23.6″ length, 5.9″ width, and 5.9″ height) where you can choose which one suit your needs.
- Made using high-quality iron it not only makes it durable but also can hold up to 11 lbs.
Premium Wood Floating Wall Shelves
Made from solid pine wood coated with eco-friendly protective paint that produces a smooth and elegant finish, this is one of the best shelves to use when creating Scandinavian-style decor. With a combination of a natural yet elegant appearance, this item provides unique and charming characteristics.
Each shelf measures 16.5 “x 5.9” x 6.75, providing extra space for storage in your room. Come in 2 different colors: white/gray and walnut/black, both are equally good to polish up your room decor.
Pros :
- This option can blend well not only with Scandinavian-style decor but also with other styles such as Nordic, rustic, industrial, or even minimalist style.
- Created using premium Australian pine wood that not only ensures the best quality but also its unique wood grain pattern gives an elegant yet natural look.
- Coated and finished using eco-friendly protective paint protects these wall shelves against moisture, mold, and mildew, and provides you with a healthy, durable, and safe option.
- With rustproof metal brackets extending the durability of the metal bracket.
Vintage Wall Mounted Whitewashed Wood Floating Shelves
This floating shelves had a stylish combination of modern and vintage aesthetic looks that will blend perfectly with most home decor.
With 23.5″ width, 5.75″ depth, and 6.75″ height, this vintage option provides a lot of storage space, and on top of it, that works great as practical storage for any household supplies or decorative displays. Its whitewashed wood gives a unique vintage look.
Pros :
- With stylish combination of vintage and modern design makes it a versatile option and can be used in any home decor style.
- Provide extra storage spaces on the top.
- Unique whitewashed wood finish that can bring vintage looks and feels.
Whitewashed Wood Decorative Floating Shelves with Wooden Brackets
This set of 2 floating shelves had a stylish whitewashed finish that is great for displaying any framed photos, plant vases, books, and any other decorative items.
These shelves are perfect to use in any room including the living room, bedroom, kitchen, or even office. Its unique wooden brackets bring a classic vintage look that makes this bedroom look flawless in any vintage-style home decor.
Pros :
- With 16.5″ width x 6.5″ height x 6.5″ depth, it is a perfect size to be used in any room size, even in small-sized rooms.
- Come with 2 different choice of finish: whitewashed wood or torched wood, you can select which one suit your home decorating style.
- Had a unique wooden bracket that brought vintage and rustic looks.
Vintage U-Shaped Wall Mounted Floating Shelves, Set of 3
With a whitewashed finish, this set of 3 u-shaped wood accent shelves has a simple rustic vintage style that will complement perfectly in any rustic or vintage home decor.
Using a keyhole bracket for mounting against walls that produces a clean and neat look, these compact shelves can be a useful and stylish addition to any room.
pros :
- Come in 3 different sizes (Large: 4″ height x 16.75″ width x 4″ depth, Medium: 3.5″ height x 12.75″ width x 4″ depth, and small: 2.75″ height x 8.75″ width x 4″ depth), you can arrange those 3 shelves using your creativity to create a cohesive and attractive look.
- With a unique U-shaped that brings a simple and light design, this option can be used in any room such as a bedroom, living room, kitchen, or even bathroom.
- Perfect for any vintage or rustic style decor.
5 Tier Wall Mount Corner Shelves with Minimalist and Modern Finish
A good corner shelves should not only fill the empty space in the corner of your room, but should function well as a storage area and also function as a decoration.
All these things are fulfilled by this corner shelf. With a simple minimalist and modern look, these items will blend perfectly in the corner of any room.
Pros :
- Its 5-tier shelf gives a lot of storage space to make an unused corner in any room more useful.
- With minimalist modern and elegant looks, these corner shelves can be used in any room decor style.
- Available in 5 different color selections: white, espresso, gray, neutral wood, and walnut, you can choose any color that best suits your needs.
- Made using high-quality MDF laminate ensures that they are durable and long-lasting options.
Modern Minimalist Triangle Corner Wall Shelf
If you want to turn an unused corner in your room to look more attractive with a minimalist yet modern look, then this corner shelf might suit your needs.
With a triangular shape that looks simple but elegant, this choice that has a glossy white finish can turn dull corners into far more interesting and useful ones.
Pros :
- Its white glossy finish can bring a modern contemporary feel into any room.
- With 16.3″ length x 81″ width and can hold up to 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg), these shelves can be a perfect place to put or show off any collectibles, framed photos, or decorations items.
- Made using high-quality MDF and laminate finish, this item can be easily cleaned using any damp cloth.
Rustic Metal Bracket Display Corner Shelf with Four Arms
If in the previous two corner options, we choose a shelf that tends to have a modern, minimalist, and contemporary style, then in this third choice, we choose the one that has a slightly different style, rustic.
For those of you who have a rustic or vintage style room, this corner shelf is the ideal choice to change the corner of your room to be far more interesting.
Pros :
- Its 4 legs (5.9″ x 7.9″ each) give a lot of storage space.
- Combinations of metal and old woods give a beautiful rustic look that will suit any rustic, vintage, or even industrial-style room.
- With 2 different color selections: brown or grey, you can choose which one that perfect for your room decor.
Modern White and Gold 3-Tier Wall Shelf
When decorating a room with a modern mid-century style, gold is one of the most ideal colors that not only gives a glamorous impression but also an elegant one. The combination of simple white glossy colors with luxurious gold accents makes these wall shelves an ideal decor to compliment your room.
Coupled with a large storage capacity – 3 tier shelves with 23.6 “width x 5.9” depth each, you can store and organize any items here such as photo frames, plants, decorations, toys, and even kitchen utensils if you use this beautiful item in the kitchen.
Pros :
- The levels of height for each 3 boards can be adjusted easily to suit your needs.
- With a white and gold combination, these shelves not only look glamorous but also enable a delightful decoration that can be used in any room design style.
- Each shelf is created using premium engineered wood that can hold weight up to 30 lbs.
Mid-Century Modern Brown and Gold Wall Shelf with Glamorous Geometric Style
For those of you who want a floating wall shelf to polish up your modern mid-century style room to make it look more beautiful and glamorous, then this wall shelf is perfect for you.
With an attractive modern mid-century look, thanks to its beautiful gold-painted geometric frames, this is one of the perfect choices that will stand out and become a focal point in any room.
Pros :
- Beautiful modern mid-century design that will blend perfectly with most room decor style.
- With 2 different layers (lower: 20.6″ height x 5″ depth, top: 25.25″ height x 5″ depth) that offer a lot of storage space not only to help keep your room neat but also can be used to display your favorite decoration items.
- With a versatile design, you can use these wall shelves in any room such as a bedroom, living room, kitchen, or even bathroom.
Modern Floating Display Shelf with Solid Wood and Metal Frame
This option not only functions as a storage space but also beautiful decoration items that will turn any boring wall into a more interesting and artistic one.
With a unique combination of walnut wood and metal frame, this wall shelf has a modern look and can easily blend with any home decor style. Come in several different types and sizes, you can use your creativity by arranging and combining different sizes of shelves to create a composition that suits your room decor style and needs.
Pros :
- Unique combinations of solid walnut board with metal frame create artistic versatile looks that can be used in any home decor style.
- With 4 different sizes that are made to fit together, you can create your setup and composition easily using your creativity and imagination.
