Decorative wall shelves vs. functional shelves

If you don’t have space for a traditional bookcase, wall shelving is a practical solution for storing and displaying all those beautiful decorative pieces you’ve collected through the years. Decorative wall shelves can be used to display different decor items and are often beautiful in their own right. Functional shelves are often used for bulk storage and often favor function over form. Wall shelves can be a helpful addition in every room in your home, from holding cookware in the kitchen to organizing sheets and towels in a closet to displaying prized family pictures.

Depending on your needs, there are many different types of shelves that can help you get organized and add a decorative flair to your space. Most importantly, consider what you’ll be placing on your shelf and ensure you choose a design that’s made to hold that much weight. Next, pick the type of shelf that best fits your needs. You’ll find all different kinds of wall shelves handcrafted by Etsy sellers just for you. Floating shelves are mounted directly to the wall without any visible brackets, hooks, or wires. The lack of extra hardware makes the best invisible floating shelves a great choice for small spaces where you want to maintain a minimalist look. Fixed bracket shelves are mounted using an L- or triangle-shaped bracket to support the shelf. Hanging shelves are usually hung from a point of suspension rather than being supported from below with a bracket. These shelves often feature rope or leather support straps, which can add to your room’s decor. Corner shelves are a great storage solution in small rooms. They fit into a corner where two walls meet and may feature an arched edge. Wall shelves can be made from a wide range of materials with the most common choices being wood or glass. You’ll also find metal shelves and interesting reclaimed materials from small shops on Etsy. Some shelf designs may feature mixed materials, like pipe shelves which feature metal pipes as supports and a wood or glass shelf placed on top. Depending on your decor style, you may want a wall shelf in a specific color. For Scandinavian-inspired and modern spaces, white shelves and other neutral hues like blush, gray, and tan keep things looking contemporary. In kids’ rooms, bright shelves in colors like red, yellow, green, and blue add a pop of color and are great for storing books and toys. Many shops on Etsy offer several different color options for their shelf designs. Looking for a specific color or design? It’s easy to message a seller and request a custom color.

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Here is a selection of four-star and five-star reviews from customers who were delighted with the products they found in this category.

Rissie R.

5 out of 5 stars

"Happy with the shelves thank you good quality."

Floating Shelf Handmade From Solid Wood, 15cm Deep, 4.5cm Thick, Various Wax Finishes, Fixings Included
Jessica

4 out of 5 stars

"Good product. Would be helpful if supplied with wall plugs"

Rustic Shelves With Metal Brackets. Heavy Duty Shelves 35mm Thick!!
Charlotte Morris

5 out of 5 stars

"Very nicely finished- very pleased. If anything I would have quite liked the metal ends to have been retained but the shelves look great 🧡"

Rustic Wooden Shelf Made Of Reclaimed Recycled Scaffold Boards | Industrial Style Shelving | Kitchen Bedroom Living Room Shelves
Jackie

4 out of 5 stars

"Love it and it looks great in my hallway Only slight issue was that it’s not level on the back so it doesn’t sit flush on the wall"

Rustic Shelving
Kerry Maskell

5 out of 5 stars

"A repeat orderer here. I just love my shelves thank you so much. 100% recommended"

Rustic shelf hand crafted using reclaimed timber & industrial v line metal brackets 22cm depth x 3.3cm thickness / Farmhouse Vintage UK
maria

5 out of 5 stars

"absolutely beautiful shelves & small query I had was answered quickly v pleased would highly recommend 😊"

Bathroom Shelving

Wall Shelves

Rustic Shelves with J-Brackets, Book Shelf, Kitchen shelves

Floating Shelf Wall Mounted, Walnut Hanging Floating Shelves, Wall Shelf Curved, Wooden Oak Bracketless Shelves, Wavy Bookshelf Geometric

HEAVY-DUTY Floating shelves, Rustic shelf, Kitchen Shelves

Farmhouse Shelf with Industrial Metal Brackets | Custom Size Floating Shelf | Shelf with J Bracket | Heavy Duty Shelf | Rustic Shelf

One HEAVY DUTY rustic floating shelf with two robust J Shaped Flat Iron Brackets, Handmade Farmhouse shelf for custom renovations,

Colorful Mid-Century Modern Geometric Bent Wood Floating Shelf | Handmade Solid Wood Display Shelves | Floating Bookshelf, Unique Wall Shelf

Floating wall book shelf, Oak wood shelves, wooden geometric wandregal modern unique handmade furniture

Walnut Floating Shelf, Minimalist Wood Wall Shelves, Mid Century Modern Furniture, Art Deco Gift Idea, Rock Crystal Display Shelving,

Floating wall geometric shelf book shelves Wood wandregal modern wooden handmade furniture Oak

Brass-Plated French Bistro Shelves for Bar or Kitchen (Custom)

Hanging Shelf Floating Shelves Wall Decor [Set of 2 w/ Hooks] Reclaimed Wood Shelving Macrame Rope Swing Triangle Bathroom Storage Farmhouse

Mid-Century Modern Hexagon Bent Wood Floating Shelf | Handmade Hardwood Floating Shelves | Floating Bookshelf | Unique Wall Shelf

Reclaimed Wood Wall Shelves, Handcrafted Rustic Barnwood Shelf, Rustic Shelves With Mounting Hardware, Wood Shelving, 2x8

Heavy Duty Shelf with Metal Brackets | Custom Size Floating Shelf | Bathroom Shelf | Kitchen Shelf | Industrial Shelf | Farmhouse Shelves

Floating Oak Shelf Wall Mounted, Walnut Hanging Shelving, Curved Living Room Decor, Wooden Bracketless Etagere, Wavy Bookshelf Geometric

Walnut Floating Shelves, Kitchen Shelf

Wall Organizer with Tiles - Customizable Floating Shelf - Shelf to decorate your home - Modern Design with Tiles - Shelf

French Bistro Shelves (Standing) for Bar or Kitchen (Custom)

Drippy Wall Shelf + Hook | Squiggle, Funky Decor

Rosewood original Shelf system vintage from string (Stockholm) shelf the ladder shelf string 1960s

Wall Float Shelf, Art Deco Floating Shelves,Wood Shelving, Unique Crystal Display, Mid Century Modern Shelfs, Artisan Housewarming Gift, MCM

Archer Mini - Mahogany - Mid Century Modern Wall-Mounted Shelf - Boho & Art Deco floating shelf - vanity, plants, catchall - 4 Wood Options

Modular Wall Shelving Brackets.

White Oak Floating Shelves, Floating Shelf, Kitchen Shelves

Black Wooden Shelf with Industrial Metal Brackets | Custom Size Floating Shelf | Shelf with Flat Bracket | Heavy Duty Shelf | Rustic Shelf

Art Deco Shelf, Mid Century Modern Wall Shelves, Small Item Crystal Display Shelving, Unique Gift Idea For Her, Minimalist Style Shelves

Distressed 3" Thick Floating Shelves, Kitchen Shelf, Heavy Duty, Rustic Wood Shelves, Free Shipping

Floating Wooden Bookshelf - Handmade Wall Decor | Mid Century Minimalist Wood Wall Shelves | Vintage Bookshelf - Early Review Promotion

French Bistro Cantilever Brass Shelves for Bar or Kitchen Wall Mounted (Custom)

Black Walnut Floating Shelf，Housewarming Gift, Gift for the Home, Wedding Gift, House Warming Gift, Renovation Gift

The Curious Shelf | Wavy, Squiggle

Ceiling-Mounted French Bistro Shelves for Bar or Kitchen (Custom)

Small metal wall shelf, circle colorful geometric shelves easy mounted, Unique design

Shelves, Wall shelves, Wooden shelves, Bookcase, Wall bookshelves, Hanging shelves, Mounted shelves, Custom shelving, Pipe shelf, Steampunk

Shelf floating wall wooden shelves book geometric wandregal modern unique wood handmade furniture Oak Walnut

Geometric wall shelf, Hanging bookcase, Large wood shelves Bookshelf, Office Shelf

The Original Wavy Wall Shelf | Squiggle, Funky Decor

Rainbow Arch Shelf- Maple- Mid Century Modern wall mounted shelving unit solid wood boho floating shelves for plants, vanity 4 color choices

Floating shelf | Multiplex & glass

Walnut Floating Shelves, Custom Dark Wood Shelf, Espresso Wood, Handmade Walnut Wall Shelf, Black Walnut Shelf

Modern book Shelf -24"x12"x5.5", wall shelf, shadow box, floating wall shelf, kids bookshelf, floating shelves, display shelves

Decorative Shelf, Floating Shape, Colorful Wavy Shelves, Wall Storage

Floating wall shelf small metal geometric book shelves modern steel hanging shelf handmade furniture, (TETRIS))

Floating Metal Shelf, Black or White and Multiple Sizes Available

Modern Rustic Floating Wall Shelf, Narrow Flush Mount Shelving, Bathroom Storage, Farmhouse Living Room Decor, Entryway Decor

Elena Wall Shelf | Wall organization

Archer Mini - Cherry Wood - Mid Century Modern Wall-Mounted Shelf - Boho & Art Deco floating shelf- vanity, plants, catchall- 4 Wood Options

MURALINE Shelving Brackets (Pair) / MURALINE Brackets (Pair)

Archer Cherry - Mid Century Modern Wall-Mounted Shelving Unit - Boho & Art Deco floating shelf for vanity, plants, catchall - 4 Wood Options

Nursery Shelves | Floating Wall Shelves for Nurseries

Floating key board magnetic dried flowers flower board flower bar picture bar wall shelf solid oak wood wall board shelf

Archer Mini - Maple - Mid Century Modern Wall-Mounted Shelf - Boho & Art Deco floating shelf for vanity, plants, catchall - 4 Wood Options

Minimalist Art Shelf, Modern Floating Shelves, Christmas, Gift, Holiday, Shopping, Mid Century Art Deco Design, Unique Wood Decor, Shelving

DRAKESTONE | 32x8X4 Stackable Floating Box Shelf | 2-Pack | Walnut

Nursery Shelf Clothes Hanger, Nursery Shelves, Boho Macrame, Nursery Decor, Children's Bookshelves, Floating Shelves, Kid's Bookshelf

Fency Package Roomie | 80x75 cm | Wall Rack | Industrial Storage System | Yellow, Green, Black, White Shelves | Pressed Pallet Wood Storage

Rustic Style Floating Shelf, Solid Wood Shelving, Industrial and Farmhouse Style Open Shelving with Iron Pipe Brackets, Wall Shelves

White Birch Forest Wall Art/Shelf - 18x12, birch shelf, wooden shelf, framed birch art, floating shelves, display shelves, shadow box

Archer Mini - Walnut - Mid Century Modern Wall-Mounted Shelf - Boho & Art Deco floating shelf for vanity, plants, catchall - 4 Wood Options

Colorful Modern Floating Shelf With LED Lighting | Solid Bent Wood Wall Shelves | Floating Display Shelves w/ Lights |Mid Century Wall Shelf

Wood Metal Wall Floating Shelf, Handmade Shelf from Solid Oak Wood with Metal Surface, Geometric Shelf, Modern Shelf, Wooden Wall Shelves

Metal wall floating shelf, Geometric shelves, modern plant shelving, green, yellow etagere

Curved Floating Wood Shelf / Handcrafted Solid Wood Shelves / Unique Wall Shelves / Wooden Wall Mounted Shelf / Modern Home Decor

Floating shelf | Multiplex & Plexiglass

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