10 Luxurious And Eye-Catching White Floating Shelves

Last Updated July 19, 2022 By Bella Zinti

Every home deserves functional yet fashionable floating shelves, as they will keep your floor space accessible while creating the proper storage you need. With a streamlined "skyline" appearance, invisible mounting, and hidden suspension brackets, floating shelves make a stylish addition to your wall.

White floating shelves are suitable on any walls, any room, and in almost any home decor style. Whether you are going for a contemporary look or boho-chic, white floating shelves can make a great addition. While serving functionality and easy to decorate, floating shelves help display your books, plants, figurines, and photographs.

To help keep your space open and clutter-free, we've rounded up the ten best floating shelves in chic white that can house your most treasured ornaments, photos, and collectibles.

10 Luxurious and Eye-Catching White Floating Shelves

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West Elm Burrow Index Wall Shelves Collection

Crafted From Solid Ash Wood

West Elm Burrow Index Wall Shelves Collection

Go big or go home with West Elm's Burrow Index Wall Shelf Collection. The Burrow Index Wall Shelves are the ultimate feature in any home. These beautiful shelves are created from 100% premium solid wood and provide a unique way to display your belongings. Not only will your accessories be presented beautifully, but these shelves will steal the show in any room.

This white floating wall shelves collection can act as bookshelves or pair best with ceramic bowls, natural woven textures, greenery, and bright warm tones. Decorating these shelves will enhance their organic textures. However, because these floating shelves are big and bold, you don't need to add on as much as you would with a minimally designed one. Less is more!

Material

Solid ash wood

Size

32"w x 10"d x 32"h

Weight Capacity 

30 lbs

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Williams Sonoma Cameron White Terrazz Wall Floating Shelf Set

Modern Design

Williams Sonoma Cameron White Terrazz Wall Floating Shelf Set

Want modern, streamlined shelves with unique stone materials? Check out this terrazzo wall shelf set. Williams Sonoma's Cameron White Terrazz floating shelves are a timeless classic, and these shelves combine clean style and sophistication to create an unparalleled experience. The sturdy, glossy white finish and stone-flecked pattern give them an eye-catching appeal!

Terrazzo appears it's best anywhere. Utilize these shelves in a powder room, living area, or kitchen. It has a solid weight which allows you to place heavier items. Add neutral colors such as beige or cream with black to create a strong contrast. Items such as books, vases, and small succulents are small details that will transform your shelf into a statement piece. Explore mixing textures with the Terrazzo stone to achieve your dream look!

Material

N/A

Size

47.25" x 9.5" x 4.75"

Weight Capacity 

N/A

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PERIGOLD Ribbon Oak Solid Wood Floating Shelf Towel Bar

Ribbon Style

PERIGOLD Ribbon Oak Solid Wood Floating Shelf Towel Bar

Accessorize your modern home to the next level with streamlined shelving. Perigold's Ribbon Oak Solid wood floating shelves project the illusion of an actual floating shelf! These wall shelves would look best in an office setting or a bedroom, and it's perfect for displaying your book collection with picture frames of your favorite memories.

Oak wood is timeless when combined with metal and pairs well with various materials. The metal bar modernizes the shelf with its clean lines. To add height, Burro's-tail succulents with long stems are a great fit! Stack a few small books with a small plant above if your plant's stem is too long for your liking. Add petite polaroid frames with a memorable photo to personalize this piece. Decorate this shelf in your laundry room to act as storage for towels, detergent, and fabric softener!

Material

Oak

Size

6.69'' H x 27.56'' W x 7.87'' D

Weight Capacity 

25 lb

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Umbra Bijou Floating Shelf Cubby

Why worry about nightstands when you can mount them beside your bed? This Container Store's Umbra Bijou Floating Shelf Cubby is not your ordinary floating shelf, and this cubby is your ideal simple wall-mounted bedside table that has storage underneath.

If you own a platform bed and are struggling to look for an appropriate height nightstand, this is your sign to wall mount your cubby and not worry about height dimensions. This cubby only holds up to 10 lbs. Store smaller items such as stationary and charge your phone underneath to save space on top for your favorite photograph!

Material

Constructed of Iron sheeting, MDF and finished with a melamine top

Size

16"l x 8"w x 6" h

Weight Capacity 

10 lbs

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Isobel Arc Wall Shelf

Arc Design

Isobel Arc Wall Shelf

Enhance the atmosphere of your home with a wall shelf featuring an arched design. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters, this thoughtfully crafted piece is a stylish platform to display your most treasured possessions.

Soften up your space with arcs and curved lines. This effortless and delicate piece not only functions as a floating shelf but also as a work of art. This shelf stands out the most with gold accents and candles. By adding a tiny safe candle, the light from the flame will reflect against the wall shelf, causing it to glow. The arc wall shelf is petite and functional for your everyday necessities to grab before you head out the door.

Material

MDF

Size

27”l x 7.5”w x 15.6”h

Weight Capacity 

N/A

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Evonne Solid Wood

Minimalist Design

Evonne Solid Wood

Simple and budget-friendly, this Evonne Solid Wood set may just be the perfect addition to your home. You can display your style with this set of white floating shelves, and perfect for displaying your favorite candles, figurines, succulents in stylish pots, and so much more.

This shelf set comes with brackets that are invisible when installed, and each has its own rustic character that makes each a unique piece.

Material

Pinewood

Size

Multiple size available

Weight Capacity 

N/A

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Multifunctional Design

Thalia Entryway Mirror Shelf

Only have room for either a mirror or a shelf at your entryway? No need to choose either or when you have both!

The Thalia Entryway Mirror is a simple yet stylish piece of art that's the center of any entryway or mudroom. This wall shelf and mirror combination showcases your favorite jewelry pieces while leaving a lasting impression. The entryway shelf is individually hand-painted, tying an organic element into your space. This shelf will make your everyday accessories a part of your decor.

Material

60% MDF, 30% mirror, 10% iron

Size

14.5”l x 36”w x 6"h

Weight Capacity 

11 lbs

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Lombok Wall-Mounted Bar Shelf

Free up storage space by displaying your glassware! Exquisitely crafted of tropical hardwood, Anthropologie's Lombok Wall-Mounted Bar Shelf showcases a delicate filigree cutout with motifs that create a light play. The perfect small-space solution for styling a home bar, this shelf is a striking way to show off wine glasses, cocktail tools, or your favorite bottles of red and white.

Decorate with colorful flowers in minimal small vases to accent the shelf and preserve its touch of nature.

Material

Hardwood, iron

Size

10"H, 24"W

Weight Capacity 

N/a

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Recycled Wood Hexagon Wall Shelves

Use sustainable pieces to maintain the organic flow inside your home. The recycled wall shelves are a geometric shape that focuses the attention on its decor. These shelves appear best with greenery and aged books as the white-washed wood finish incorporates a touch of nature. Wall mount these shapes either inside or outside of your home. Add hints of color to brighten the wood.

Spread the shelves evenly to your desire and add different textures to each wall shelf.

Material

Recycled wood

Size

21.5"w x 6.5"d x 17.5"h (grouped)

Weight Capacity 

N/a

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Best For Bathroom

Floating Lines Collection

Towel racks aren't always a polished nickel bar! This modern, floating shelf can go in any bathroom. No matter the bathroom color scheme, you can never go wrong with adding a clean white wall shelf. Store your products above and hang your hand towels underneath.

Neutral and muted tones keep the wall shelf as the center of attention. Imagine a world where your wall shelves are works of art. Oh wait, we're in one! Float away inside your dream home with these ten white floating wall shelves. With different sizes and shapes, these shelves can hold books, plants, photographs, and much more. If you're looking for a practical, everyday solution to free up your space, you've found your answer with these wall shelves.

Material

Mild Steel

Size

20.5"w x 2.8"d x 23.8"h

Weight Capacity 

N/a

How To Install Floating Shelves On Wall Studs

If you're attaching the white floating shelf and bracket to a wall stud, you do not need any anchors. However, additional support is necessary if you are working with plaster or drywall. Wall anchors, also called molly plugs, will help you build a sturdy foundation for the shelf.


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About the author

Bella has a Bachelors degree in interior design, is a master gardener. She designs nourishing outdoor & indoor spaces guided by the practice of Feng Shui.

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