These Are the Best Floating Shelves to Make the Most of Your Space

Hope Springs Decor Floating Shelf

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Minimalists will love the simplicity of this no-frills handcrafted shelf, which is made of knot-free pine and maple plywood. What's even better, though, is that the shelf can be personalized to fit your home's decor style.

Though the shelf typically comes in white, you can place a custom order if there's a paint color that works better in your space. You can also choose between four paint finishes—matte, satin, semi-gloss, or high-gloss—so it'll look just how you want it to. Plus, there are 14 lengths and six depths to choose from, so you can get the exact size you need.

Pottery Barn Benchwright Floating Shelf

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Reminiscent of a butcher block, this Fair Trade-certified shelf is especially ideal for the kitchen, where you can use them for dishes or cookbooks. If you're all set in the kitchen, though, it can easily be used as an eye-catching bookshelf or as a mantel over a modern fireplace. Even better? It's made of mango wood and can hold 60 pounds or 70 pounds depending on the size, so you could even use one to hold a mid-sized flatscreen TV.

The Container Store Single Acrylic Wall Shelf

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Love the simplicity of acrylic? This shelf from The Container Store is just about the best you can do if you want something truly minimalist. Sturdy and versatile, this shelf comes in three sizes ranging from 12 inches - 24 inches long, and even comes in a double version if you want some extra space. Use it in the bathroom to store toiletries, the living room to display pictures and books, or your bedroom to keep all your knickknacks close by.

West Elm Shelfmate Wood & Metal Shelves Collection

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For an elegantly modern look, these wood and metal shelves will do the trick. Crafted of solid oak and held up by a stainless steel frame, they make a sturdy ledge that'll complement just about any decor scheme.

The shelves are available in five configurations—short horizontal, long horizontal, square, short vertical, and tall vertical—so you can make them work no matter how much wall space you're working with. Plus, hanging hardware is included so installation is a breeze.

Crate & Barrel Metallic Wall Shelf

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For a little shimmer and shine in your home, look no further than this metallic shelf. Crafted of steel and available in four colors—gold, silver, rose gold, and matte black—the shelf can hold up to 50 pounds, so you can use it for anything from toys in your little one's room to decorative pieces in your home office. It's also very easy to install thanks to two keyholes in the back of the shelf.

Pottery Barn Kids Pop Color Photo Ledge

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No matter what your decor style is, it never hurts to add a pop of color into the mix—and don't sleep on kids' sites if you're looking for something extra-fun. Available in twelve vibrant hues, this ledge makes it easy to mix and match colors to create rainbow or ombre designs on your walls. Though they'll sit pretty on their own, the shelves can fit decor, books, and toys, too, so you can make good use of them no matter where they hang.

IKEA Svenshult Wall Shelf

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This wire mesh design by IKEA is ideal for anyone who wants a design as practical as it is stylish. Available in nickel-plated gold and powder-coated white, it has a staircase shape that allows you to create a variety of patterns and configurations using multiple shelves.

If you have a few pictures, decor pieces, and other odds and ends you want to display, don't fret. Each floating shelf can hold up to 22 pounds of weight so you can create a beautiful display in any space in your home.

Anthropologie Lombok Wall-Mounted Bar Shelf

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Floating shelves don't have to be just for decorative pieces. Thanks to this hand-carved design, you'll be able to hang six wine glasses, as well as store wine bottles and other bar accessories up top. Available in black and white, this bar shelf is a space-saving alternative to a bar cart or cabinet, making it the perfect bohemian accent in a tiny kitchen or dining room.

West Elm Linear Lacquer Interchangeable Shelves

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If you want a sleek yet understated option with clean lines, this design is just what your home needs. These floating shelves, which are available in two sizes, are made of engineered wood and have a chic, white-lacquered finish that can match a ton of decor styles. Also choose from three bracket options—cylinder, arch, or geometric prism—in either antique brass or black bronze for a more custom look.

Wayfair Ebern Designs Floating Wall Shelf

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Of all the shelf options out there, this one really shines—literally. With a built-in LED light, it'll illuminate your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, or office with a subtle glow. You can even turn it on and off by simply tapping the center of the ledge.

If you're a true minimalist, you'll love that the shelf hangs with no visible support for a true "floating" appearance. The design, which is available in three sizes, can even hold up to 20 pounds of weight so you can display some of your favorite things without worrying about it all toppling down.

IKEA Skogsta Wall Shelf

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If you're a fan of minimal, modern, and natural design you'll love this solid acacia wood style by IKEA. Pre-treated with hardwax oil, the shelf has an impressive 44-pound weight capacity so your favorite books, canisters, and more can be stored on it, stress-free. Plus, the brackets are hidden so you get the true floating shelf look.