Explore our selection of floating shelves
Choose from rustic and modern styles to suit your interior style.
If you love the homely, premium look of wood or simply want to match your shelves to other furniture, you’re in luck. You’ll find lots of attractive wooden floating shelves in plenty of shades, from pale oak to rich walnut.
We’ve also got lots of affordable, sleek-looking MDF or plastic alternatives available in a whole host of colours and finishes including classic neutrals like white, black & faux-wood.
Plus, you’ll find a huge variety of sizes to suit your needs. Whether you want a long, chunky book shelf or just a little floating photo mount - there’s something for everyone including floating corner shelves.
Where to use a floating shelf
Interested to know just how a striking mounted shelf could fit in with your home decor? Here’s some inspo:
- Use long wooden floating shelves as open kitchen shelving to display your culinary equipment in style
- Options with drawers can be mounted under a wall mirror and used as a dressing table where floor space is tight
- Floating bookshelves are a classic way to store books in bedrooms or even living rooms
- Small, shallow options are an attractive option for displaying photos or trinkets on any wall surface
- Shelves in the same colour as the wall will look sleek and unobtrusive, especially as the mountings are virtually invisible
- Corner shelves span two walls to make the best use of your space where traditional furniture might not
- A wall-mounted clothes rack shelf is a fantastic idea for hallways or bedrooms if you’re short on floor space or just like the modern look of it
- Small floating shelves could easily substitute bedside tables as somewhere to rest your tea or alarm clock
Got you thinking? There are plenty of lovely ways to incorporate this modern shelving style into your home.
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FAQs
How do I fit floating shelves?
Don’t be daunted by the fitting process. We’ll break it down into easy-to-follow steps.
What you'll need:
- Floating shelf kit
- Stud finder
- Pencil
- Level
- Drill & drill bits
- Mounting hardware
- Tape measure
- Hammer
- Rawlplugs
Remember: Lots of The Range’s collection feature handy extras like fixings and fitting to check to see what’s included in your kit.
Assembly:
Step 1: Choose the right spot
Once you found the perfect spot, measure up with measuring tape to make sure your new shelf will fit. Then use your stud finder to detect any water pipes or electrical wires. If it’s clear, you’re ready to start.
Step 2: Locate the studs
You’ll need your stud finder again, this time to find the wooden studs in the wall. These are the best, most supportive places to attach something to. Mark up the studs so you know where to drill.
Step 3: Mark your mounting points
Hold the shelf bracket against the wall and use a level to keep things nice and straight. Then make markings for the screw holes.
Step 4: Install the brackets & shelves
If you’re drilling into a stud, create pilot holes slightly smaller than your screws. If you’re not, just install rawlplug firsts. Then screw the mounting brackets tightly into the holes.
Step 5: Attach the shelf
Then you’re ready to slot the shelves! Make sure it’s a tight fit and there’s no wobble. Give it all a quick check with your level and if it’s straight, start adding objects to it up to the recommended weight limit.
