Floating Shelves

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 floating bar shelves make a real statement in your bar or anywhere really in your home. Easy to do to! Follow along and build your own. You can make them live edge or not, up to you.

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.

Follow along as I build a shelf from stock lumber and crown molding. I actually bought some new material for this shelf. I needed a 2x6 and a 1x6.

Build this square floating ledge shelf using these free woodworking plans.

This is another one of those projects that will change depending on what size your pictures are, what type of molding you choose to use and other factors. I will just show you how I made mine and you can go from there.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a floating shelf with a drawer. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This floating shelf with drawer is very versatile and would be perfect for an entrance way for your keys or equally perfect at your bedside. Follow along at the link to see how to build and hang it.

Build this wall mounted shelf. As you can see glass drawer pulls were used for pegs. Old door knobs are another option.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a floating shelf with an optional drawer. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a chunky floating shelf, perfect for seasonal decorating. It is easy to build too. Bonus! Build it using these free instructions.

This awesome floating shelf is perfect for the entryway with its hidden secret storage compartment for keys.

Build a set of corner floating shelves using these free instructions.

Build these book holders and mount them on the wall to free up precious floor space in a kids room.

This is an easy build and mounted on the wall, these floating bookshelves are awesome. Here are the free plans.

These floating shelves are different than most since they feature plexiglass and the hex bolts add to the modern industrial look. Build them using this tutorial.

Easy to build shelves that would be complimentary to any room. They have the look of a barn beam.

In this case, you will see how to build and install built-in floating shelves. Full instructions as well as a video.

This wall console floating shelf would come in handy beside a bed or just about anywhere you need a little extra shelf space. It would make a great charging station too. Here is how to build it.

Easy to follow instructions to build and install an floating picture ledge.

Crown molding can be used to create shelves of beauty. These wall shelves can display plates, trinkets, collections, knickknacks. Your wall mounted shelves will take a few hours time and a few special tools. These photos will show you how.

Add unexpected interest to your reading nook by building these open floating bookshelves. At the link you will find the free step-by-step instructions.

Follow along at the link and find out how to build and install these built-in floating shelves.

This versatile cherry shelf goes together in a few hours, and with a quick-drying finish you can have it on the wall in a day. The extra-wide top makes it perfect for vases, antiques and collectibles.

Floating shelves such as these are easy to build and fun to decorate. Here is how to build them.

In this article I will show you three different shelves and give you some useful advice about building your own. First is a floating shelf made from stacked moldings, second is stock crown with dentil molding, and last is stock crown with beaded backboard.

Free tutorial on building this floating shelf including how to achieve this finish.

Here is a great tutorial for building your own floating shelves.

Build this wooden ledge and add hooks. Its easy to build with this great tutorial.

You can build these contemporary, floating shelves for displaying collectibles, photos or books from lightweight, inexpensive hollow-core doors.