The 10 Best Wall Mounted Shelves
This wiki has been updated 15 times since it was first published in September of 2020. Large and bulky shelving units can take up a lot of room, and for apartment or small home dwellers, they aren't even a viable option sometimes. These wall-mounted shelves won't take up any valuable floor space, and whether you're looking for a stylish piece to add some flair to your room, or the minimalist look of a floating piece, you should find something suitable in our selections. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Homwoo Rustic Floating
2. Sriwatana Carbonized Black
3. Soduku Floating
Editor's Notes
September 15, 2020:
These wall-mounted shelves can be put up fairly easily, but installation must be done correctly or they won't hold their grip on the wall properly. This can cause the mounting hardware to fail and you'll break whatever you had on the shelf, or worse, cause an injury to you or someone else.
Always make sure to follow the instructions included with your purchase, and if you are at all uncomfortable, feel free to hire a handyman to do it. These professionals do simple installs like this all day, so they'll get it done quickly and correctly. It might cost a bit more to hire a professional, but the peace of mind knowing your shelving is secure might be worth it.
It's also important to pay close attention to the weight limits of each shelf before you buy. If you already know you want to fill the shelf with a particular series of books, weigh them on a bathroom scale to make sure they're not too heavy. This might seem like overkill, but it can save you a lot of headaches down the road. For instance, the Homwoo Rustic Floating and Bayka Rustic can both support 40 pounds of weight, while the similar-looking Peter's Goods Floating can only handle 20 pounds per shelf.
If you'd rather have something less permanent, one of these mobile shelves might be what you're looking for. Or, if you think you need more storage space, and can sacrifice the floorspace, one of these freestanding shelves might suit your needs better.
4. Oropy Rustic
5. Bayka Rustic
6. Wali Black
7. CQ acrylic
8. Greenco Espresso
9. Sagler Decorative Contemporary
10. Peter's Goods Floating
Alex Rennie is a writer from Los Angeles, CA, and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Missouri. Having been a successful residential and commercial carpenter for six years in New York City, he has a comprehensive knowledge of woodworking, power tools, and the world of home DIY. His passion for construction and carpentry keep him up to date on the latest gadgets and techniques, and he never misses an opportunity to patch up a drywall dent or sand down a rough edge. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking the Santa Monica mountains with his family and their dogs, and fostering rescue animals.