We've got some spectacular wall shelf inspiration for you.
12 Best Wall Shelf Ideas To Add Style and Storage to Any Home
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@nataliedoef Easy DIY Floating Shelf 🔨 #floatingshelves #easydiy #diy #diyproject #diyhome #homedecor #fyp #fypシ #bedroommakeover ♬ original sound – natalie doef
Floating Single Board Wall Shelf
Tiktok user Natalie Doef (@nataliedoef) showcases these easy DIY floating shelves made with just a single board per shelf. This project is beginner-friendly, and the shelves can be styled however you want!
What We Like About It: These versatile shelves are easy to hang and endlessly customizable. Paint or stain your wood your desired color, depending on the color scheme of your room. You can also adjust the sizes and placements of the shelves to fit the exact layout you’re looking for.
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@lahlahlandhomedecor DIY Wall bookshelf | I created a unique wall design with an added DIY book shelf in my daughters room! Her favorite colors are teal/blue 🩵🩵💙💙 #diybookshelf #diyfurniture #diyprojectsideas #diyproject #bookshelf #bookshelfdecor #diy ♬ Knock Knock (Instrumental) – Monica
Narrow Wall Bookshelf
Kids need storage space just as much as adults. Lashana Diaz, @lahlahlandhomedecor on TikTok, built a lovely wall bookshelf for her daughter’s room. The blue, teal and white colors work well together, and the narrow depth of the design is incredibly practical.
What We Like About It: We love the low profile of this shelf. The narrow depth doesn’t leave a large footprint, but it still holds several books. It will especially work well in rooms with limited floor space!
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@tasha.kaleidoscope Got a boring wall? Add some interest and storage with these easy, DIY wall shelves! The full tutorial is on my site – – just search “wall shelves.“ #h#homedecortiktokh#homedecori#interiordesigns#shelvesd#diyprojectd#diytokd#diyshelvesd#diyersoftiktokf#fypf#fpryoupage ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show
Easy Wall Shelf
If you’re looking for an easy DIY shelf, Tasha Agruso (@tasha.kaleidoscope) has you covered. She shows how she built these shelves and includes both of the wallpapers she used for them. Whether you like a bold pop of color for your accent wall or a fun patterned wallpaper, this option lets you incorporate the wall into the artwork.
What We Like About It: The shelves themselves are simple but offer a large amount of storage space. You can really make the space pop with a bold color or even a fun wallpaper behind them. If you want to change things up, you can simply take down the shelves and repaint or install new wallpaper.
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@rachmartinoIkea Hack for built in arched bookshelves! I love that we decided to go with an L shaped design it really makes the room feel so special and cozy. We used 6 Havsta cabinets, 6 billy bookshelves 3 shelf version) and 6 billy extensions. What do you think of the final look?♬ Do You Believe in Magic – The Lovin’ Spoonful
Floor-to-Ceiling Wall Shelves
We love a good IKEA hack, and this one from Rachel Martino’s TikTok (@rachmartino) is a showstopper. The combination of cabinets, open shelves, and the archway at the top allows you to show off your favorite pieces while tucking away the less eye-catching items, all in one unit.
What We Like About It: These shelves are a statement piece. If you have the wall space to install them, they’re a breathtaking piece that gives you plenty of storage.
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$30 Wall-to-Wall Shelf
Instagram user Jodie Itami (@sypsiedesigns) designed this versatile statement shelf. “I loved the shelf as it was a statement-making design choice that was extremely budget friendly and allowed me to change up the look of the space through artwork, plants, vases, books and any other accessories, including seasonal decor!” she wrote about the project on Instagram.
What We Like About It: Itami went on to note that “what’s fun about the idea [is that it] can be used in so many different applications from different rooms, unique sizes, any finishes/colors you can dream up and can be used as a singular shelf, or you could create multiple to fit your needs.”
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Dramatic Library Shelf
Interior designer Marco Zamora, @want.zamora on Instagram, installed these shelves closer to the ceiling, framing the room’s doorway. Visually, it’s a striking scene and quite the conversation piece.
What We Like About It: Zamora’s decision to raise the bookshelves to the ceiling makes this wall shelf option both practical and dramatic. It offers storage while also making the room beautiful and creatively uses the space above the door, an underutilized piece of wall real estate.
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Stair Tread Wall Shelf
Instagram user DeLancey Carson (@delancey.diy) shares this hack: using stair treads as wall shelves. Carson says, “My favorite shelf hack is to use solid wood stair treads as shelving! They are thicker than regular 1x12s (1” thick vs 3/4”), and the front edge is rounded.” She recommends adding “a few brackets (into wall studs for maximum strength!) and lay[ing] the treads on top. Don’t forget to secure them to the bracket with 3/4” screws underneath.”
What We Like About It: We love how sturdy these shelves are. As long as you’ve properly secured them to the wall studs, you can trust them to hold your books or other items. Plus, they’re not comprised of many intricate parts, making them a good project even if you’re not well-versed in the world of DIY.
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Luxurious Bar Shelf
Isabella Lafferty, @isabellasloft on Instagram, shows off this beautiful brass wall shelf that she uses to display her glassware. The hooks underneath squeeze even more storage into the space, allowing you to keep everything for your bar in one spot.
What We Like About It: This piece turns your bar items into a beautiful display and keeps them easily accessible when you’re hosting parties.
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Artwork/Shelf Hybrid
This cute shelf by Woodendot (@woodendot) is artwork and storage simultaneously, not to mention the perfect way to add some visual interest to your wall without sacrificing space. Even smaller pieces can help to add more storage to your room.
What We Like About It: This art/shelf hybrid is a beautiful addition to any space, but especially if you live in a smaller home where you must be judicious about your wall space.
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Clever Chrome Basket Shelves
These hanging baskets may have originally been intended for a medical setting, but they also look classy as a wall shelf in Nick Laciok’s (@nicklaciok) home. The open bins let you see everything immediately and look beautiful behind the glasses and other accouterments.
What We Like About It: The vertical shape works well if you don’t have as much wall space available but still want to utilize as much storage space as possible.
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Handy Hooks
Instagram user Melissa Warnock (@honeybeeandhollie) shows off her creative wall shelf, which makes use of the space underneath. The rail underneath offers even more storage with the use of S-hooks, meaning her items are always within reach while leaving her counters free to hold the bigger items.
What We Like About It: The hooks underneath the shelf are a clever way to utilize an otherwise forgotten space. No storage possibility is wasted here!
