10 Different Ways to Style Floating Shelves
These curated displays put gallery walls to shame.
If you can't decide what to do with a blank wall, turn to the easy-to-hang statement makers ahead!
Try tiny triangles.
Stick stacks into a lonely corner to create a decorative vignette that showcases all of your favorite things.
Get the tutorial at Not Just a Housewife »
Shop a similar look: corner shelf ($11, amazon.com)
Use all surfaces.
Floating shelves are super chic and practical, but forgetting to use the underside is a common mistake. Hang mugs underneath to eke out every drop of storage.
Get the tutorial at Montana Prairie Tales »
Shop a similar look: floating shelves with hooks ($80, etsy.com)
Store children's books.
A huge collection of children's books is no match for IKEA's picture ledges, which feature a lip that'll make sure hardbacks won't fall onto the floor.
Get the tutorial at Daffodil Designs »
Shop a similar look: picture ledge ($7, ikea.com)
Pick out chunky wood.
These burly shelves (a $15 DIY project) add heft to a bare nook, and offer the perfect platform for bulkier knick knacks.
Get the tutorial at Desert Domicile »
Shop a similar look: floating shelves ($23, etsy.com)
Use all angels.
The clean lines of these slim shelves won't overpower a room — even when you wrap them onto adjoining walls.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
Shop a similar look: floating shelves ($110, etsy.com)
Create a playful display.
Have fun with shapes and angles when you group shelves of different sizes into a pretty, 3D wall collage.
Get the tutorial at Bijou Lovely »
Shop a similar look: floating shelf collection ($39 for a 6-pack, amazon.com)
Make a statement.
Here, white shelving (and a brand-new someone's cute name) pops off of a deep navy wall.
Get the tutorial at Project Nursery »
Shop a similar look: floating shelf set ($31 for a 2-pack, amazon.com)
Elevate art.
Turn childhood doodles into gallery-worthy pieces by framing them. Resting the pictures on top of each other creates a casual, yet uniform look.
Get the tutorial at Centsational Girl »
Shop a similar look: floating shelf set ($26 for a 3-pack, amazon.com)
Go with skinny stacks.
Fill an entire wall with rustic slabs to add a bit of extra warmth to cool-toned room.
Get the tutorial at Hey There, Home »
Shop a similar look: rustic floating shelves ($110 for a 2-pack, etsy.com)
Accessorize your stairway.
Let the line of your staircase determine the placement of your shelves, and the items on them mimic your home's color palette.
Get the tutorial at Domestic Adventure »
Shop a similar look: floating shelves ($46, amazon.com)
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
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