The Benefits of Floating Shelves

Have you ever seen shelves that look like they are floating against a wall? True to their name, floating shelves give the illusion of being suspended in the air without any visible sign of support. Many homes choose to incorporate floating shelves into their decor because they are both beautiful and functional. In fact, there are many benefits to floating shelves, and here are a few:

• Cleaner look. Your wall will look less cluttered and overloaded when you use floating shelves because they take up less space and leave more room to truly showcase your decor.
• Light and airy. The extra space around your floating shelves will make it look lighter to the eyes and create a more airy ambiance. This is a great illusion to create, especially if you are in a small space.
• Beautiful and unique. Your wall will look more distinctive if you use floating shelves versus traditional shelves. They catch people’s eye and make your interior design appear particularly stylish and unique.
• Less space required. If you have a tiny nook you want to decorate, but have little room to work with, floating shelves are a perfect solution. Less space is required overall and they take up zero floor space.
• You can use floating shelves anywhere in the house, even in your garage or kitchen. Use floating shelves as a display for decor in your living room or as extra storage space for linens in your bathroom. You can also use floating shelves to store tools in your garage or cooking oils in your kitchen.
• Easy to install. Installing floating shelves is a breeze. All you need is a power drill to secure the shelving to the wall and a leveler to ensure they are hung in a straight line, and you are good go to.
• Even though they are only held up by brackets, floating shelves are strong and highly durable. The brackets are screwed under the shelf panels and onto the wall, creating a dual lock that keeps it in place.

Chris George Homes
Oklahoma City Realtor
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