Best floating shelves

The best floating shelves can solve a whole host of storage problems in small spaces. Whether you're looking to make some room for your shampoos in the bathroom or want to create a decorative display in the living room, floating shelves are handy, simple to install, and look cool on your wall. 

Floating shelves usually come in a pack of two or three, while sometimes they vary in size. A good floating shelf should be made of a durable material such as solid wood, have metal brackets for stability purposes and of course, it helps if it comes in a range of colors. The best floating shelves to buy are the BAYKA floating shelves, simply because they're sturdy, stylish, easy to fit and there are five color options to choose from. See more of our top picks below.

The BAYKA floating shelves are our best pick of floating shelves you can buy. They come in a set of three and are different sizes ranging from a small shelf to a medium shelf and a large shelf. Made from solid paulownia wood and finished with industrial matte metal brackets, these floating shelves come in your choice of five colors. They can be placed horizontally or vertically, thanks to the unique triangular design of their shelf brackets. Place the brackets below or above the shelves for a personalized look. You could also use these brackets as bookends.

These shelves are very easy to install. To fix to your wall, you'll need nothing but a few screws. Although we think the black brackets go well with all the colors available, it would be nice to have a few color options for them as well. 

The BAMFOX floating shelves are a great wire option. These ones come in a set of two, both of which are the same size. Featuring an eye-catching wire design, these shelves are made from bamboo so they are eco-friendly and highly durable. While they don't come in different color options, they do come in different sizes.

These shelves come with brackets, boards, and screws and they are easy to fit. You'll have them up in minutes.

The Sorbus floating shelf is basic yet gets the job done. These shelves are sold in a set of two and are made from faux wood. They are finished in your choice of black or white with a matte finish. Use these shelves to display your favorite objects in everything from your bathroom to your bedroom or kitchen.

Attach these shelves to your wall with ease as the mounting hardware you'll need comes included. No visible brackets are needed yet they still manage to stay sturdy. We're not that keen on the white version of these, as you can see they're not real wood. The black ones are very nice, though.

Buying floating shelves for your bathroom? Choose the SODUKU floating shelves. They come in a set of two and are made from high-quality radiata pine wood. Choose from four different color options. They're also damp-proof and heat resistant. Boasting metal protective guards to stop what's on the shelf from falling, these durable shelves are great for storing products – haircare, skincare, dental products, and more. The best part? One shelf has a removable towel holder at the bottom, for your hand towel or your clothes.

In the box comes two shelves, a towel holder, four fixed expansion screws, and four fixed screws. Mounting these shelves to the wall is easy. These are quite small, so you may consider using them in a small bathroom. 

Buy the BAMFOX rustic bamboo floating shelves if you have a lot to store. These shelves come in a set of three, all of which range in sizes. They're made from bamboo so are durable and dust-resistant. With metal brackets and silver frames, these mocha-colored shelves are perfectly minimalistic. 

Included with these shelves is all of the necessary hardware you'll need to secure them to the wall. We just made they also made them in black. 

The MELANNCO floating wall-mount square cube shelves are practical, stylish and affordable. They come in a set of three and vary in size. Made from lightweight MDF wood, they come in four color options from black to espresso and white. Due to their special design, you needn't worry about things falling off them, or about buying bookends.

Easy to hang, these shelves come with a hanging template, a small level and hardware for easy mounting. We have seen better-quality MDF than the type these are made from, but the benefits outweigh the fact that they're not very sturdy.

Our verdict

The BAYKA floating shelves are our top pick since they're sturdy, stylish, easy to fit and they come in five color options. Choose the BAMFOX floating shelves if you're after some floating shelves with an eye-catching design—they have a wire back. The Sorbus floating shelf is a great no-frills pick that comes in black or white, and the SODUKU floating shelves are the best pick for your bathroom. Eco-friendly? Buy the BAMFOX rustic bamboo floating shelves. The ultra-stylish and budget-friendly MELANNCO floating wall-mount square cube shelves are also a great option, too.

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