The best floating shelf for each room depends on your personal style and functional needs. However, we see certain trends and practical choices emerge for different spaces in the home.
Bedroom Floating Shelves
The goal in a bedroom is to create a calm and comfortable feel.
- Style: Look for long floating shelves in woods that complement your bed and dressers.
- Our Pick: Our Double Curve Thick Mahogany Floating Shelf is a popular choice that combines elegant style with function.
Office Floating Shelves
Office shelves must be highly functional and secure for storing important items.
- Style: Deep floating shelves with grommet holes offer a larger surface area for files, equipment, and electronics with charging cords.
- Our Pick: To make use of every inch of your wall, consider a wood corner shelf like our Floating Corner Shelf with a Round Edge and grommet hole.
Living Room Floating Shelves
As a communal space, living room shelves often need to be sturdy and act as a focal point.
- Use Case: They are perfect for displaying treasured family keepsakes, books, trinkets, or even supporting a TV.
- Our Pick: Our 60 inch floating shelves in oak are often mounted directly above a couch to pull the room together.
Bathroom Floating Shelves
Because bathrooms handle significant heat and humidity, your shelving choice should be durable and easy to clean.
- Style: While glass is an option, a well-sealed modern floating shelf made from solid wood adds warmth and can easily withstand humid conditions.
- Our Pick: We recommend our oak wood floating shelves with a protective Danish oil coating, which resists moisture and is easy to wipe clean.
Dining Room Floating Shelves
Dining room shelves should be elegant, acting as a display for fine china or as a minimalist serving space.
- Use Case: They are ideal for showcasing glassware, serving dishes, or seasonal decor, functioning as a slim, wall-mounted buffet or bar.
- Our Pick: A long, dark wood floating shelf in mahogany adds a touch of formal sophistication to the space.
Entryway Floating Shelves
The entryway shelf should serve as a stylish and organized "drop zone" for daily essentials.
- Function: This is the perfect place for a key hook shelf to act as a catch-all for keys, mail, and sunglasses the moment you walk in the door.
- Our Pick: Our Octagon key hook shelf provides a unique geometric focal point while keeping you organized.
Walk-In Closet Floating Shelves
The best closet shelves are the ones crafted exactly for your needs.
- Style: Custom floating shelves are ideal. Whether you prefer one long floating wall shelf or multiple floating closet shelves, a tailored design is best.
- Function: These are not merely decorative floating shelves; they must be able to store clothes, shoes, and accessories while looking good.
- Our Pick: We recommend our heavy-duty hardwood floating shelves thanks to their ability to seamlessly create a custom-built-in look.
Kitchen Floating Shelves
Kitchen shelves must balance style with the need for ample, uncluttered storage space.
- Style: Classic oak or mahogany floating shelves offer timeless style and ultimate ease.
- Function: They are perfect for displaying pots, pans, and everyday cookware, making them both accessible and part of the décor.
Our Pick: We recommend our floating corner shelves to store kitchen utensils while maximizing kitchen space.