When it comes to easy ways of upgrading
the look of your home, few improvements are as hassle free and effective as
adding a floating shelf.
Think about it - this simple solution increases your space for showing off
gorgeous artworks or beautifully framed photographs whilst leaving your floor
space unhindered. Let’s look at a few simple tricks and
benefits when it comes to installing the perfect floating shelf to round off
your interior:
Creating extra storage at any height:
As anyone living in a smaller home will
agree, creating storage without sacrificing floor space is always a great idea.
Higher floating shelves mean you can place ornaments out of the way, yet still
within view. A lower shelf, say at hip level, can be a
perfect solution for propping your television or other electronics at
user-friendly heights. A shelf containing a few drawers even offers hidden
storage for cables and DVDs.
A perfectly framed conversation piece:
Putting up square and rectangular block
shelves, or wall cubes, is
almost like creating an ever changing artwork. Fill this focal point with a vase of
fresh flowers one week and a collection of antique bottles the next. Be
creative by “framing” your favourite teapots, pot plants or even just some
books and you’ll soon see their value for elevating just about anything to a
conversation piece.
Make a workspace more user-friendly:
Is your workspace an absolute mess?
Before dragging a filing cabinet in to your office, consider installing some
floating shelves above your desk. By following this route, your books and
folders will always be easy to identify and easy to reach without piling up on
your desk space.
Utilising a corner:
We all have an awkward corner somewhere
in our house where no piece of furniture wants to fit. By installing floating
shelves in this space, it can become a beautiful focal area for books,
photographs or ornaments. Alternatively use floating shelves to
store your most beautiful linen or your favourite shoes in plain
sight. This way your most gorgeous things will give you
pleasure even when you’re not using them.
Be as creative as you like:
The best part of choosing a floating
shelf for your home is that you can be as creative as you like. Materials like
plywood or MDF are
affordable and can be painted to suit your interior. You can also explore more exotic
solutions like raw driftwood, Perspex or metal sheeting. With all the stylish storage and display
solutions floating shelves provide, you’ll be sure find the perfect way of
updating the look of your home.
Article written by Chantel Harris
