Maximize space and show off your favorite pieces by installing floating shelves.
If youre short on storage, consider afloating shelfidea for something different from the expected wall art.
Floating shelves are easy to install in the kitchen,living room, or office.
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Plus, they provide just enough surface area to keep everyday essentials within reach and decorative items on display.
Use the following ideas as inspiration and easily combine storage with style byhanging floating shelvesthroughout your home.
Hang a set of understated shelves to showcase your go-to cookbooks, decor, and storage containers.
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This floating shelf idea adds visual interest in the corner of the kitchen and helpskeep the countertops clear.
Set out extra glassware andfood storage containersfilled with decanted pantry goods so theyre accessible whenever needed.
Bathroom Floating Shelves
Bathrooms often lack the space required for standalone shelving units and other storage furniture.
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Floating shelves provide a smart alternative thatboosts bathroom storageand doesn’t require floor space.
Aside from books, use them as an opportunity to show off family photos and unique or sentimental decor.
Shelves for Small Laundry Room
Findingstorage space in a small laundry roomisnt always an easy task.
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to prevent the room from looking and feeling cluttered, only store the essentials on each shelf.
A couple of cutting boards, landscape art, and all-white ceramic crockery keep the space simple and classy.
Include cute containers that hold supplies alongside succulents and artwork to inspire your next project.
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Consider proportion when selecting your shelves.
This is a low-commitment and low-cost way to display books and decor pieces including art and antiques.
So the shelves remain secure, it’s best to mount them on wall studs.
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Choose a spot within close proximity to the refrigerator,wet bar, orcoffee stationto set up.
Line up matching baskets and clear jars to corral and sort supplies so theyre obvious to spot.
Ideas for Floating Shelves
Floating shelves offer plenty of options for accessorizing.
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They can stand alone, in a group, or in a stacked arrangement.
In this breakfast area, open shelves provide grab-and-go storage for everyday dishware.
Coffee mugs, cereal bowls, and small plates remain at the ready for quick breakfasts.
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They can be particularly helpful insmall bedrooms where storage space is limited.
Floating Storage Shelves
Properly placed floating shelves make life easier in nearly any room.
An eclectic display of collectibles and abstract artworkgives the shelves personality.
But hang some floating shelves and your operations are sure to run more efficiently.
To boost organization, outfit the shelves with baskets and organizers tohold office supplies and paperwork.
First, make a list of the things you want to display and store on the shelves.
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Use weight-appropriate wall anchors, so they won’t tumble and destroy expensive gear.
Take it up a notch by choosing shelves with beveled edges, decorative details, or crown-molding forms.
Kitchen Storage Shelves
Floating shelves are ideally suited for showing off pantry staples and kitchen decor.
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Incorporate kitchen-related artwork, cookbooks, and pretty dishes to create displays that are both stylish and functional.
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