{"id":344,"date":"2019-05-17T13:48:57","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T20:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/?p=344"},"modified":"2022-08-30T09:12:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T16:12:15","slug":"an-introduction-to-floating-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-floating-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Floating Shelves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floating shelves are magical. I must admit, the first time I saw a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/search?search_prod_no=floating+shelf&amp;mfr=406&amp;mfr=210&amp;types=1202\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floating shelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 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&#8217;s a clever support system that looks great in kitchens, offices, bathrooms \u2014 pretty much any room has a use for a floating shelf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Floating Shelves Ideas<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideas for floating shelves are only limited by your imagination: a hanging shelf has applications in any room or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/01\/office-spaces\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">office space<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-561 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ome-fs01-2-big.jpg\" alt=\"Omega National Floating Shelves\" width=\"361\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ome-fs01-2-big.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ome-fs01-2-big-150x128.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We carry<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/furniture-components\/floating-shelves?mfr=406&amp;style=148\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rustic, hand-scraped shelves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/search?search_prod_no=floating+shelf&amp;mfr=210&amp;types=1202\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smooth unfinished wood shelves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in six wood species from Omega National: Alder, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Red Oak, and a Paint Grade. They are available in five widths: 24\u2033, 30\u2033, 36\u2033, 42\u2033, and 48\u2033. All of the shelves are 2-1\/2\u2033 thick and 10\u2033 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\u2033. This gives you a greater range of size options. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the Omega National shelves are unfinished, you can apply the lacquer or stain of your choosing to match your shelf d\u00e9cor ideas to the surrounding room. If you plan on painting your floating shelf, purchase the Paint Grade version and save yourself a few dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for floating shield ideas, as we said, the sky\u2019s the limit. Use a floating shelf as a d\u00e9cor shelf to display tchotchkes, souvenirs, and works of art. For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/search?search_prod_no=corner+floating+shelf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corner shelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ideas, a set of three floating shelves allows you to use what would otherwise be dead space as inventive shelving. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Floating Bookshelves<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookcases are large, bulky items that take up valuable floor space. As an alternative, why not substitute<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/furniture-components\/floating-shelves\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> floating bookshelves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 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. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Floating Kitchen Shelves<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contemporary shelving ideas for anywhere in the home including kitchens and bathrooms stylish <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/shelf-brackets-and-supports\/open-shelving-systems\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open shelving systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Mix and match floating shelves with open shelving systems for an open, airy kitchen space. Hardware Hut\u2019s floating hanging shelf collection includes the Omega National <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/products\/379576\/omega-national-stainless-steel-floating-shelf-each\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201d Stainless Steel Floating Shelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can hold up to twenty pounds of weight, making it perfect for storing and displaying cookware, flatware, and other kitchen equipment. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>DIY Floating Shelves<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY floating shelves are among the most versatile of Hardware Hut\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have additional questions about floating shelves and shelf d\u00e9cor ideas? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hardwarehut.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to our expert customer service team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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