Balancing style and comfort: 10 fantastic ways to use floating shelves

They are called floating shelves because they seem to float in the middle of a wall. They are a useful, space-saving and an incredibly beautiful furnishing solution. Additionally they are very trendy and adaptable to almost any environment.

Anyone who doesn't love shelves, raise your hand. We believe it is impossible not to love shelving - even if it is just for the the function they perform.  

The materials, the colours, the shapes, the order in which to place them - the options are infinite, especially when you have a large wall and a lot of creativity at your disposal. Shown below, are some examples from which you can draw inspiration:

Shelves made with raw wooden logs are the ideal choice for a rustic style that aspires to remain contemporary and classy. Here the originality lies in the raw material rather than in the shape or arrangement.

For those who like minimalism, but with a scenographic touch, this tree arrangement of basic shelves combined with a supporting structure of the same color and material, is an idea to consider.

Staying with minimalism, but with taste and originality, a single shelf, with the surface carved in steps and placed diagonally, will become a spectacular "floating" bookcase.

To store books in style and make them an excellent piece of furniture, you could consier shelves in the shape of a frame, like those of photos. By choosing thin ones and slightly detached from the wall, you can accentuate the three-dimensional effect and make the books the focus.

A timeless classic: corner shelves, which manage to make the most of the potential of the angles, both from the point of view of the space to be used and from the aesthetic viewpoint.

Spotlights under the shelves are a way to accentuate their beauty and, at the same time, illuminate the environment. They can be an excellent solution for those who don't like lighting coming from directly above.

And why not place a floating shelf above the bed's headboard instead of the usual painting? The advantage is that you can store everything on it, changing the objects, according to your mood at the time.

By crossing vertical and horizontal shelves, you can create a very special framework that is somewhat reminiscent of the game of tetris or, if you like, a small labyrinth. In general, with configurations like this, it is easy to be creative.

While for shelves in the kitchen - with special hooks attached - these lend themselves to becoming excellent glass holders to be placed, perhaps, in the breakfast nook.

And finally, for those who like the elegance of detail and the symmetry of geometric shapes, here's how to easily create a sphere by placing shelves of different sizes on the wall. It's a very simple effect to recreate, but is really impactful.

Which of these ideas did you want to try?