Floating shelves are magical. I must admit, the first time I saw a floating shelf, I was mesmerized. How in the world was that shelf floating on the wall without any support brackets? Turns out, the idea behind a floating wall shelf is deceptively simple. A U-shaped metal or metal/wood bracket attaches to the wall. The shelf is hollow on the back to allow the bracket to sit inside, completely hiding the support from view. It’s a clever support system that looks great in kitchens, offices, bathrooms — pretty much any room has a use for a floating shelf.
Floating Shelves Ideas
Ideas for floating shelves are only limited by your imagination: a hanging shelf has applications in any room or office space. 
We carry rustic, hand-scraped shelves and also smooth unfinished wood shelves in six wood species from Omega National: Alder, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Red Oak, and a Paint Grade. They are available in five widths: 24″, 30″, 36″, 42″, and 48″. All of the shelves are 2-1/2″ thick and 10″ deep. Floating shelves from Omega National have an impressive weight rating of 15 pounds per foot of shelf, and you have the option to trim down the depth of the shelf to a minimum of 2″. This gives you a greater range of size options.
Since the Omega National shelves are unfinished, you can apply the lacquer or stain of your choosing to match your shelf décor ideas to the surrounding room. If you plan on painting your floating shelf, purchase the Paint Grade version and save yourself a few dollars.
As for floating shield ideas, as we said, the sky’s the limit. Use a floating shelf as a décor shelf to display tchotchkes, souvenirs, and works of art. For corner shelf ideas, a set of three floating shelves allows you to use what would otherwise be dead space as inventive shelving.
Floating Bookshelves
Bookcases are large, bulky items that take up valuable floor space. As an alternative, why not substitute floating bookshelves to showcase your collection? Stagger your floating bookshelves for dramatic effect, or purchase the same style of floating shelves in different sizes for added visual appeal.
Floating Kitchen Shelves
Contemporary shelving ideas for anywhere in the home including kitchens and bathrooms stylish open shelving systems. Mix and match floating shelves with open shelving systems for an open, airy kitchen space. Hardware Hut’s floating hanging shelf collection includes the Omega National 30” Stainless Steel Floating Shelf, which can hold up to twenty pounds of weight, making it perfect for storing and displaying cookware, flatware, and other kitchen equipment.
DIY Floating Shelves
DIY floating shelves are among the most versatile of Hardware Hut’s many wall shelf ideas, and are easy to install. Check out our ever-expanding collection of floating shelf kits, and expect to see more options coming soon.
Have additional questions about floating shelves and shelf décor ideas? Reach out to our expert customer service team.
