Create Stunning Spaces with 12-, 24- & 36-Inch Floating Shelves

Create Stunning Spaces with 12-, 24- & 36-Inch Floating Shelves, updated 8/27/25, 6:27 AM

categoryOther
visibility4
Transform your walls with the beauty and functionality of modern shelving. Measure before choosing your dimensional floating shelves; whether you are working with small tight spaces or very open big walls, it makes a difference. For example, a 12-inch-deep floating shelf is designed to bear larger decor and kitchenware and 24-inch floating shelf can also be fitted perfectly. And when you want something longer and more eye-catching, a 36-inch floating shelf can anchor your wall decor effortlessly.

About Nook Woodworking

Handcrafted woodwork, metalwork, and custom furniture. All of our products are handmade in Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York, USA. Nook Woodworking builds authentic and innovative woodworking projects for patrons to enjoy at our Nook Café & Craft Beer Parlour. Our beautiful furniture, woodworking, and metalworking pieces are thoughtfully designed and exquisitely crafted. We sell all of our pieces from our very own café & craft beer parlour. If you are in the neighborhood, swing by our shop at 45 Irving Avenue! We guarantee the highest quality authentic products for your home or business, just like we do in our very own café. We are obsessed with innovation, comfort, and functionality.

Tag Cloud


https://nookwoodworking.com/collections/floating-shelves

Transform your walls with the beauty and functionality of modern
shelving. Measure before choosing your dimensional floating shelves;
whether you are working with small tight spaces or very open big walls,
it makes a difference. For example, a 12-inch-deep floating shelf is
designed to bear larger decor and kitchenware and 24-inch floating shelf
can also be fitted perfectly. And when you want something longer and
more eye-catching, a 36-inch floating shelf can anchor your wall decor
effortlessly.
INTRODUCTION:
CREATE STUNNING SPACES WITH 12-, 24-
& 36-INCH FLOATING SHELVES
@reallygreatsite
THE ELEGANCE OF WALL-
MOUNTED SIMPLICITY
Floating shelves are the most classy and sophisticated design of all. It
doesn't have the bulkiness of cabinets and traditional shelving units,
giving it a minimalist look that would fit any style. These clean lines and
unseen supports create an illusion of more space, adding a modern touch.
The most effective answer of whether to dive into small or large shelving
is, impressive impact on a room's appearance.
Functionality comes from depth. 12 inches deep means a floating shelf
has more area on the surface for items without avoiding floor space. Ideal
for kitchens, living rooms, or even an office without sacrificing
aesthetics, utility, and function. The deeper in shelving, the wider-ranging
options of storage, from dish to book to plant, all in one space.
WHY SHELF DEPTH MATTERS
@reallygreatsite
IDEAL SPACES FOR 24 INCH FLOATING
SHELVES
A 24" floating shelf works great in tighter wall spaces. Whether above a
desk, near a bathroom mirror, or in an especially narrow hallway, it fills
small gaps with style. It is wide enough for small decorative items, such
as candles and framed photos or toiletries. With such a moderate length,
we ensure that this shelf doesn't engulf the space that is chosen for it, still
giving some character and functionality.
For something a bit heftier, 36" floating shelves will do. The length here
is essential for bigger rooms or feature walls. You can work around
placing multiple decorative items or maybe a small share collection.
Above sofas, headboards, or entertainment centers this size also
complements the spaces beautifully, maintaining balance and symmetry
in oversize areas.
BALANCE AND FUNCTION WITH 36 INCH
FLOATING SHELVES
@reallygreatsite
CREATIVE DISPLAY IDEAS FOR EVERY
SHELF SIZE
Unlike other types of shelves, floating shelves have infinite styling
possibilities. A 12" wide floating shelf can be used to display layered art
prints, candles, or even potted plants. On a 24" floating shelf, group three
small vases or a collection of mini sculptures. With a 36" floating shelf,
go for staggered arrangements with books, baskets, and statement pieces
for a dynamically curated look.
BEST ROOMS TO USE FLOATING SHELVES
Floating shelves are one of the most versatile installations you can have
in a home. While in kitchens they could serve some purposes for holding
bowls, jars, or spice containers a floating shelf of at least 12 inches deep,
a 24-inch floating shelf in bedrooms is great for placing alarm clocks and
nighttime reads. The ultimate 36-inch floating shelf creates a living room
or home office by displaying either awards or plants or maybe both.

https://nookwoodworking.com/products/large-floating-shelves-in-oak


https://nookwoodworking.com/products/large-floating-shelves-in-oak

The effect of color and material going into the shelves can radically
change the mood of a room. Choose wood finishes for warmth. A 12-
inch-deep floating shelf in dark wood gives a rich kitchen. A floating
shelf of 24 inches in white could light up a bathroom. Meanwhile, matte
black is that 36 inches floating shelf adding industrial aspect to a
workspace.
COLOR AND MATERIAL CHOICES MATTER
www.nookwoodworking.com
LAYERING AND SHELF COMBINATIONS
Typically, shelves accentuate walls but can favorably appear in
multipurpose arrangements. A couple, or several, may be stacked one
atop another in various widths and sizes. A floating shelf measuring 36
inches can be your bottommost base shelf while floating shelves shorter
than this, like 24 inches, can once again fill in above it. A 12-inch-deep
floating shelf is another idea contrasted against competitors with a
thinner depth, for purposes of holding larger or weighty items.
FINAL THOUGHTS ON CHOOSING THE
RIGHT SHELF
Floating shelves look good and save space and organize any items placed
upon it. 12-inch-deep floating shelf works well for deeper storage, the
small look of the 24-inch floating shelf is alluring, while a 36-inch
floating shelf gives an impression of boldness as the most important top
or bottom shelf. Each size said contributes uniquely in helping organize
one's space and crowning it.