Add A Minimalist Look To Your Space With Floating Shelves - CR | Construction Resources (2024)

Add A Minimalist Look To Your Space With Floating Shelves

Marie Kondo has said it a million times over: keeping your space clean and clutter free will elicit the most joy. Marie Kondo has revolutionized the way we think about minimalism. As we have come to know, like second nature, less is more. Homeowners have repeatedly shown us how important it is to keep a minimalist space, and floating shelves have been a top trending way to achieve this minimalist look in 2022. Floating shelves remove the bulky nature of cabinets, while also pushing homeowners to consolidate their shelving needs.

The nature of floating shelves means that things stored on them will be on display. But they also create easy access to everyday necessities. Floating shelves make for great space makers around desks, offices and studies because they allow for easy organization and quick access.

Finally, floating shelves offer complete exposure and creative freedom but need adequate support.
We love the creative solutions floating shelves provide. We want to share a few tips for using floating shelves in your home or office.

1. Mindful and minimal

2. Think outside the box

3. Don’t cut any corners

When designing a space, efficiency is everything. We want to ensure every inch of a room serves a purpose, so when we look at an exposed corner, we immediately think, “Is there any reason I can’t put a shelf here?” Corners can go overlooked sometimes, but we find they are a great opportunity to incorporate more storage space where you might not expect it. For display purposes, place something on the outside corner of a shelf to have it stand out from its surroundings.

4. Function and form

Floating shelves can be used for more than just storage and showcasing. Run some lights through them and you can create a spectacular display. Downlighting is a practical choice for shelves placed above countertops, workspaces, and paths of travel. Uplighting can create a dramatic effect for those looking to make a statement, or just illuminate more empty space.

5. Everyone needs support sometimes

Finally, you’ll want to make sure your floating shelves are sturdy, rigid, and well-secured. Develop a plan for your floating shelves and set up blocking behind your drywall to give the shelf something solid to mount upon. Don’t skimp on your mounting brackets, either. Account for what you’ll be using your shelves for, and how much weight they will have to support, as well as any unexpected weight. In other words, play it safe. The last thing you want is all your favorite cups crashing down around you just because you added one to the collection.

If you couldn’t tell by now, we simply love floating shelves and the endless options they bring to the home. The Olde Mill crafts hollow floating shelves out of reclaimed pine because they believe floating shelves should have the unbeatable look of antique wood as well as the modern advantages of an engineered product. Check them out at theoldemill.com!

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