Best Location for Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are shelves that appear to float on a wall when hung since no external support system is visible. It imparts a sleek and contemporary look to a room and can be used in numerous ways and can be used to display practically anything. Floating shelves can be installed anywhere in the house but the most ideal location for such a useful and attractive item are :
• The kitchen
Floating shelves is a fantastic way to display dishes and mug collections as well as a spice rack. Combine your favorite dishes with a pitcher of fresh flowers or arrange your collectible coffee mugs in an artistic display on floating shelves. It can be used to bridge the gap between two cupboards or installed in a neglected kitchen corner. A floating shelf used as a spice rack can provide easy access while cooking, while a floating shelf made of glass is an ideal way to store dish –washing supply and hand soap.
• Family room or recreation room
Floating shelves are the ideal storage space for DVD’s, CDs and family photos in a family room or recreation room. It looks great as a series of floating shelves from floor to ceiling with the middle shelf used support for a wall-mounted flat TV and DVD player. The other shelves can be used to display the DVDs and CDs, books, family photos or even other family memorabilia, travel mementos or even valuable pieces of art.
• The bedroom
Floating shelves are the perfect nightstand positioned on both sides of the bed when there is a limited space on the bedroom. It can be used to accommodate a night lam, some books or a clock. A floating shelf can also be used instead of a headboard and in a kid’s room, can be the ideal storage for toys, books or stuffed items.
• The bathroom
Floating shelves are a good substitute for bathroom cupboards to hold towels, while a floating shelf hang over the sink and below a mirror is an ideal shelf to place toothpaste, shaving lotions and other grooming articles. Another great way to use floating shelves in a bathroom is beneath the shower to hold soap and shampoos or above the bathtub.
