The Best Floating Bookshelves
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Our Picks For The Top Floating Bookshelves
Simple and EffectiveUse these attractive shelves to create extra space and unclutter any room in your home.
Floating bookshelves work well for organizing and displaying books, plants, toys, trophies, photos, art, cooking tools and pretty much anything else you can think of. These shelves make the most of unused space and can organize rooms while adding a touch of personality to walls.
Floating bookshelves are very easy to install with a few tools, and they can hold a lot of weight, making them a popular option for storage and display. As you pore through product descriptions, look at maximum weight limits and determine if you want a set of more than one, which offers design possibilities.
These shelves are often made from wood, although you’ll find other materials as well. Unless the shelves are intended purely for decorative use, look for ones that are made from sturdier materials like solid pine. These will be more expensive but also more durable for holding your valuables safely over time.
Many options will include the mounting hardware you’ll need. Some floating shelves can be installed in different ways; for example, they may allow brackets to be placed either on the top or on the bottom if a shelf. If you like a cleaner look, shop for floating bookshelves that do not have visible hardware.
The Best Floating Bookshelves
Love-KANKEI Rustic Paulownia Wood Board Floating Bookshelves
These simple and rustic display shelves are made from solid wood boards and come with sturdy powder-coated metal brackets. The set features three sizes and comes in different colors. Mounting hardware is included.
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Our Floating Bookshelf Buying Guide
Floating bookshelves work well for organizing and displaying books, plants, toys, trophies, photos, art, cooking tools and pretty much anything else you can think of. These shelves make the most of unused space and can organize rooms while adding a touch of personality to walls.
Floating bookshelves are very easy to install with a few tools, and they can hold a lot of weight, making them a popular option for storage and display. As you pore through product descriptions, look at maximum weight limits and determine if you want a set of more than one, which offers design possibilities.
These shelves are often made from wood, although you’ll find other materials as well. Unless the shelves are intended purely for decorative use, look for ones that are made from sturdier materials like solid pine. These will be more expensive but also more durable for holding your valuables safely over time.
Many options will include the mounting hardware you’ll need. Some floating shelves can be installed in different ways; for example, they may allow brackets to be placed either on the top or on the bottom if a shelf. If you like a cleaner look, shop for floating bookshelves that do not have visible hardware.
DWYM Fun Fact
Cats can easily jump onto well-placed floating shelves, so many cat owners install the shelves just for their kitties to enjoy. Put a few cat toys or snacks on the shelves, and your feline friends will be purr-fectly happy for hours on end.
Cats feel safer when they are up high, and these shelves are wonderful for cat owners who have energetic dogs and/or children running around at floor level.
The Floating Bookshelf Tips and Advice
- If you worry about items falling off your floating bookshelves, look for ones made with crossbars to hold things in place. This is especially useful if you have pets who like to climb.
- Floating shelves are great for keeping things out of the reach of children and other small creatures while imparting a clean, minimalistic vibe.
- DIYers can build their own floating shelves, but it can be cheaper (and much easier) to simply buy and install them. This also will help you to know for sure the proper weight limit for your shelves.
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