I am veheminatly against floating wall shelves (and brackets for that matter) that serve no purpose. And I see it SO often! I know they sell them everywhere and people buy them to fill up space on a wall but they have no idea how to a) hang them and b) accessorize them.
Please don't ever do this!!!
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(I am so sorry to you, whoever you are!!! But I had to prove my point.)
You will see that I only have a certain style of floating shelves represented here and that is because I am biased, this is the only kind I like. Why? They are designed to be installed into studs so that they can actually hold weight and not pull out of the wall. And they hold more than a single candle.
I think they are great to add architectural detail to a niche like this...
Or in a child's room to keep precious toys out of reach!
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(LOVE how Lee K. added the rod underneath to hang clothes!)
They are also great in a kitchen to break up all the heavy cabinetry...
And who says they have to be wood? LOVING the marble!
And when done right, I like them to display art or photos...
And look at this clever minx, great idea when you are short on space!
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Uh-Oh. . . I have to admit. . . I had a wall in my bedroom I had no idea what to do with. I hung two floating shelves (sort of like the ones from West Elm) and lined them with simple votives. I've hated it since the moment I took the plunge and installed those damn heavy duty screws! Art looks odd leaned up against them and now I don't know what to do. . . Lesson learned: if it doesn't serve a real purpose, don't do it!! Thanks for this post, it confirmed that my shelves look stupid and have to go! Ha!
ReplyDeleteSorry Mary! Hope I didn't offend you....yikes. And I am not saying I am right...just voicing my opinion!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks so much for putting this together! I have the same opinions so can you pleaseeeeeeee tell me how I can get the shelving that you showcase here that holds the kitchen dishes (ie weight!!) and how to hang them!?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Dianna
Phila PA
diannabeck@comcast.net btw!
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