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.

Decorative Square Wall Shelf

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.

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.

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.

Modern Corner Wall Shelf

Cubby Wall Shelf

Wall shelf with seven storage cubbies. This makes it perfect for storing knickknacks or displaying photos. It's made of strong MDF, and each cubby has weight capacity of six lbs. Additionally, the shelf has no visible hanging hardware.

attractive book shelf living room

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.

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.

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

Minimalist Bamboo Floating Wall Shelf

2 Piece Diamond Floating Shelf

A great way to make use of empty walls and simultaneously add some new storage space. This set of hexagonal shelves create a great proposition for storing books, photos, flowers or your sentimental stuff.

Contemporary Circular Accent Wall Shelf

A great way to create a stylish display on your own. These living room wall shelves feature an eclectic mix of decor. It will fit well both to contemporary and traditional or rustic decors.

Antonio Hexagon Accent Shelf

5 Piece Iron and Wood Hexagon Wall Shelf

Love the shelves for displaying pictures - great idea for small spaces! maybe along side each side of the television?

Sporgh 2 Piece Pine Floating Shelf

If the white shelf is to be used for displaying books, it is worth checking what depth, a width of the shelf will be the most suitable to accommodate them and keep their weight - this set of living room white wall display shelves, holds all kinds of objects.

Girouard 6 Piece Accent Shelf

The areas around windows are great for utilizing extra space for storage. More storage solutions:

Wall shelf for storing books, display decorations and more. It is completely made of wood. Application in all kinds of interiors according to taste and need.

Penaflor 6pc Floating Shelf

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Wall Shelves For Living Room

Buying Guide

Caroline Patterson Interior Design Expert

Caroline is a New York-based interior designer and home decor writer with a strong focus on textiles and designer furniture. Drawing on rigorous training and a deep understanding of material quality and fabric care, she helps readers choose pieces that are both durable and visually refined, turning everyday rooms into cohesive, practical spaces.

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.

How much space is necessary to install wall shelves?

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.

What style of living room wall shelves should you get?

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.

What types of wall shelves are most flexible?

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.

What are the most common materials used for wall shelves?

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!