Wall Shelves

Wall shelves provide the storage we all crave with style. Shelving offers a practical way to showcase what you love, whether you choose industrial wall-mounted shelves for books and photographs, a set of floating wall shelves for mementos, or cube wall shelves for easy access to plates or cups.

Whether you have ideas for a creative display or you’re eager for better organization, Ashley has an array of options to suit your taste and your budget, both online and at a  store near you .

Designers say this depends partly on how you plan to use your wall shelves, plus whether you need flexibility. If you’re renting or you enjoy rearranging your space often, some wall shelves will be better for you than others. Floating wall shelves have become popular as kitchen , storage, for instance, because they’re cheaper to install than cabinets. You can install them as high as you like or in awkward areas where a cabinet might not fit, such as above the sink. However, these types of modern wall shelves also work well in rooms where you want the feel of more open space. If you have a large collection of books, records, or special memorabilia, you might prefer bookcases that have a library-type feel instead of wall display shelves. However, if you stagger several two- and three-tier wall shelves in the same industrial style along a living room wall, you can create a modular type of display for your favorite books or decor that’s as eye-catching as it is helpful. Decorative wall shelves can be the ideal fit for odd spaces, too, such as a wall near the desk in your home office. Imagine four open shelves with a striking combination of natural wood and elegant goldtone metal where you can place a favorite photo, a small real or artificial plant , and a remembrance of a special trip. Other wall storage shelves lend a helping hand without appearing completely utilitarian. Wood floating shelves in rectangular or triangular shapes can keep stationery supplies, canisters of tea, or other items close by, turning them into an attractive display. The shape of the shelves adds extra visual interest to your walls, too. Some hanging wall shelves do double duty. For instance, some entryway styles feature a small shelf as a landing pad for the day’s mail plus a rack underneath for everyone’s keys. Gather several small floating horizontal wall shelves in a tight space such as the bathroom for holding hand towels, fragrant soaps, or bath salts. Or arrange a grouping of shelves in the same style for displaying one favorite item on each, giving it its own spotlight.