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Must-See Wall Shelf Ideas to Transform Your Space

Wall shelf ideas for every style.

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For a simple way to add storage and decorative space to your home, consider installing wall shelves on bare walls. When picking a wall shelf, focus on the available space, your storage needs, and your personal style. Keep reading to undercover some stylish wall shelf ideas that will bring charm to any room in your home.

1. Replace Kitchen Cabinets

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If you don't have cabinets in your kitchen or are looking for a more open feel, consider installing floating or bracket shelves. These ledges provide a minimalist look that you can style in any manner you wish while providing additional storage space. Not only will they give your kitchen a clean and simple look, but you can even display your favorite tableware as functional decor pieces.

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2. Create an Artwork Display

Wall shelves are great for displaying your favorite artwork and photos. If you love to change out your art regularly, picture ledges make it easy to filter different pieces in and out.

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3. Try Cubby Shelves

Cubby shelves will double your shelving space – allowing you to store items inside or display decor on top of them. Cubby shelves have a sleek, modern look to them that will add visual interest and storage space to empty walls. Top them with your favorite decorative accessories and books for a cozy shelving nook.

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4. Highlight an Accent Wall

Install a floating shelf over wallpaper to create a stylish and functional accent wall behind your bed. Display artwork to create a beautiful focal point against the wallpaper, or use the shelf for storage baskets to provide additional organization.

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5. Elevate Your Workspace

If you need extra storage in your office or want to organize the space, try a tiered shelf. This will provide space-saving storage while giving you the opportunity to incorporate decorative accents. Wall shelves can keep your desk clutter-free while giving your work space a little character.

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6. Use as an Accent Piece

Wall shelves can serve as decorative accents themselves. Look for something out of the ordinary to elevate the room, like this oval tiered shelf. It adds interest to the wall while giving you enough space to stay organized and display an arrangement of your smaller decor pieces.

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7. Make It Multifunctional

Is your entryway looking cluttered and disorganized? Choose a wall shelf that doubles as coat hooks and a display shelf to maximize your space. The hooks provide a place to hang keys, hats, and lightweight jackets, while the shelf allows space for decor or additional storage.

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8. Expand Your Counter Space

If you have a small bathroom vanity and are looking for more functional space, consider using a wall shelf to give your bathroom that extra surface area. Use a low wall shelf above your vanity as a convenient place to keep your everyday essentials like toothbrushes, makeup, or perfumes.

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9. Design a Plant Display

A great way to decorate wall shelves is to display your houseplants. Choose a tiered wall shelf to create a dimensional display that gives your trailing plants the ability to hang. This is sure to bring some much-needed life to your walls.

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10. Organize Your Laundry Room

Keep your laundry essentials out of reach from pets and small children by mounting a wall shelf. This elevated storage solution will help you stay organized, maximize the space in your laundry room, and make chore time a breeze.

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11. Store Bathroom Essentials

If you have a small bathroom, making use of wall space for necessary storage can be a convenient solution. Floating shelves take up minimal space while providing ample surface area to keep spare towels and other bathroom supplies. Add canisters of cotton balls, cotton swabs, or floss picks to keep your small items organized and accessible.

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12. Curate a Mini Library

Use your wall shelves as a way to show off your book collection. Hang shelves over an arm chair for a simple, cozy book nook. Or use a cubby shelf to organize your books by color and turn your mini library into a colorful display.

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