Wall Shelves For Living Room

243 Ideas by Caroline Patterson

Investing in a wall shelf for living room is a smart way to add storage and style to your living space. Modern wall shelves come in many varieties, from corner cubbies to set-top box holders, and fixed or floating pieces. Check out our top 10 designer-selected decorative wall shelves for living room that fit the traditional, contemporary, avant-garde, or rustic decor style.

Shelving units living room

A perfect example of a clean, minimalistic contemporary living room design. The smooth, wooden shelves are a great replacement for a chunky entertainment unit, and the beautiful leather sofa gives an excellent contrast to the dark back wall.

Eliyah Metal Floating Shelf, Wall Shelf, Wall Mounted Metal Shelves with Unique Design

Eliyah Metal Floating Shelf, Wall Shelf, Wall Mounted Metal Shelves with Unique Design
Wall mounted wood shelves

Add your living room decor a cool, urban style. This set of wall mounted will create a cool, contemporary composition for i.e. industrial spaces, like lofts or other modern apartments.

Decorative Square Wall Shelf

Decorative Square Wall Shelf
Modern Corner Wall Shelf

Modern Corner Wall Shelf
Girouard 6 Piece Accent Shelf

Girouard 6 Piece Accent Shelf
5 Piece Iron and Wood Hexagon Wall Shelf

5 Piece Iron and Wood Hexagon Wall Shelf
Living room wall shelves

Simple sturdy wall-mounted shelves of solid wood with a finish in mid-brown tones. These quite thick rectangular shelves are wall-to-wall long and fixed to a wall with using heavy-duty metal anchors.

Sporgh 2 Piece Pine Floating Shelf

Sporgh 2 Piece Pine Floating Shelf
Rustic 5 Tier Floating Wall Shelf

Rustic 5 Tier Floating Wall Shelf
Industrial Style Wood and Metal Wall Shelf

Industrial Style Wood and Metal Wall Shelf
Adinda 5 Shelves Triangle Metal Corner Shelf

Adinda 5 Shelves Triangle Metal Corner Shelf
2 Piece Diamond Floating Shelf

2 Piece Diamond Floating Shelf
Shelving ideas for living room walls

Wall shelves for living room applications. They provide space for books, pictures in frames and decorations. Each shelf is durable, but not very heavy, so it is suitable for wall mounting. White finish matches any home stylization.

Minimalist Bamboo Floating Wall Shelf

Minimalist Bamboo Floating Wall Shelf
Melannco 4 Pieces Floating Crown Molding Ledge Shelves, White

Melannco 4 Pieces Floating Crown Molding Ledge Shelves, White
3 Tiered Industrial Modern Wall Shelves

3 Tiered Industrial Modern Wall Shelves
Melannco 4 Pieces Floating Wall Shelves for Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Nursery

Melannco 4 Pieces Floating Wall Shelves for Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom, Kitchen, Nursery
Attractive book shelf living room

attractive book shelf living room

Telauges 3 Piece L Shaped Corner Shelf Set

Telauges 3 Piece L Shaped Corner Shelf Set
Antonio Hexagon Accent Shelf

Antonio Hexagon Accent Shelf
Whitehurst 3 Piece Cedar Solid Wood Floating Shelf with Reclaimed Wood

Whitehurst 3 Piece Cedar Solid Wood Floating Shelf with Reclaimed Wood
Wall shelves ideas living room

The pictures, frames and plants organization - the ideal decoration for the most visible wall in your living room. Put your personal, family photos to show the visitors how important is your family for you.

Kaylen 2 Piece Floating Shelf

Kaylen 2 Piece Floating Shelf
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Wall Shelves For Living Room

Buying Guide

Organizing through the use of living room wall shelves can be an enjoyable experience! Whether you are searching for storage ideas out of decorative desire or necessity, we are certain our buying guide will help you as we've made sure our readers can find the best shelving and storage solutions for them.

To determine how much space is available for a shelving unit, ask yourself some basic questions. What will you be storing in the shelves? Vinyl, DVDs, books, vases, and artworks perhaps? Take a moment and think about these aspects as they'll lead you to the units that are perfect for your space.

To get a clear idea of how much wall space you can work with, measure the depth, width, and height of the spot where you plan on mounting the wall shelves. By now, you already know what you'll be storing on the shelves. If the items differ in height, you'll need adjustable wall shelving. If you'll be showcasing something specific on your living room shelving, take its dimensions to ensure it fits the unit/s you will be purchasing.

You may already know that wall-mounted shelves come in different styles. So, would you be interested in getting statement pieces? If you answered no, then you are probably on the lookout for simple, straightforward, and practical shelves. It does not matter what style your shelves come in, but the design must match or complement your living room's aesthetics to ensure the entire room's look is coordinated.

When it comes to flexibility, wall shelves fall into two broad categories: modular and adjustable/removable.

Modular wall shelves offer versatile storage as you'll be able to add more shelves when the need arises. After a given time, you'll be able to create a whole wall of storage. When manufacturers develop their products, they consider the end use of the shelves, which means you'll find shelves that are capable of adapting according to your needs.

Adjustable or movable shelving is recommended for people who are looking for units that offer customization. This type will prove to be useful when you find something large like an artwork or massive book collection to showcase. With removable shelving, you can simply take out the shelves that are not needed to create more storage space.

The most common materials used are plywood and wood veneers (layers of thin wood). Both materials are cost-effective. But, other materials including stainless, iron, walnut, oak, and maple are sturdier. The downside to the materials is they are more expensive compared to plywood and wood veneers. If you're looking for advice on which materials you should opt for, the only thing we can say is you need to choose according to your living room's style.

With everything you've just learned, you're ready to check out your incredible options online! Let us know if you've found a unit that you love!