Floating shelf designs have been around for years although they have not been seen often in homes. With the advent of the Internet, the ideas have exploded. Here is what we found online.
Torsion Box shelves are a clever way to keep the weight down while building floating shelves. It involves using a thin layer of sheet goods on the top and bottom, held together by narrow strips of solid wood. Follow along at the link to see how to build them.
Did you know that floating shelves are really just boxes attached to the wall? Well they are. The black brackets in this case are just for looks. Find out how they built the floating shelves and build some for yourself using the free instructions.
Torsion-box construction creates sag-proof shelves that defy gravity.
If you are going to build and install floating shelves, why not build a set of modern floating shelves for something a little different. Follow along at the link and see how to build these ones.
These beautiful floating corner shelves really are a great addition to a kitchen. Easy to do yourself once you check out the link and follow along with the process. You could do it this weekend.
Build these awesome floating shelves with a hidden drawer using this tutorial.
If your TV is going to be mounted on the wall you will need something for the components underneath. Here is a great idea and free downloadable plans to build it.
These floating wood shelves turn an awkward angle into an architectural feature. Here is how to do it.
Build U-shaped floating shelves in a closet using this easy-to-follow tutorial and get organized!!
This is a floating shelf with a twist! It features a false bottom with hidden storage. Here is how to build it.
This narrow floating shelf is perfect for TV components. It could also work well in the hallway by the front door for keys. Build it using these free plans.
Build a seamless floating shelf using the free woodworking plans at the link. Making the shelf seamless makes it look more like one solid piece of wood.
That right, this fab floating shelf was built using common 2 x 4s. It is easy to build and we have the free woodworking plans available at the link.