CD Shelves
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If you’re tired of spending your time rummaging through clutter in hopes of finding those CDs that are nowhere to be seen, it’s time for you to invest in a CD shelf! Although it is useful for solving storage woes, it can also become a decor element in your home! Here, we’ve rounded up the best CD display ideas to help you organize your treasured CD collection—from ultra-slim shelves that take up very little room to large-capacity units that house over 500 CDs, and many more!
Our Picks
Contemporary CD display with wide shelves
Ebern Designs
Available in Espresso, Maple, and Weathered Oak, this CD shelf features an MDF particleboard construction supported by an extended base for stability. Thanks to its 12” wide shelves and 27 compartments, this piece can fit up to a total of 756 CDs, 414 Blu-ray discs, or 360 DVDs!
$179.99
Designer Advice:
This shelf has a contemporary edge that goes with any style and decor! In addition to being spacious, the shelves are also adjustable and removable, so you can make them as high or as low as needed to accommodate other items—such as decorative vases—making this unit all the more versatile.
CD shelving with glass paneled doors
Winston Porter
Compact and charming, this CD display cabinet combines functionality and style with its versatile white color, sliding tempered glass doors, simple molding details, and thin silhouette. It includes 3 fixed shelves along with 4 adjustable ones, suitable for a maximum of 536 CDs.
Designer Advice:
Tuck it in a corner of your home or let it steal the show in the living room, either way, this model is a great space saver and will keep your music, movie, and game collection visible yet dust-free and well protected.
Two sided CD shelving unit
Red Barrel Studio®
With its rotating base, this double-sided shelf turns smoothly so you can locate the CD you need from any angle. Crafted from manufactured wood, sporting a black finish, it comes with 14 fully adjustable shelves with a storage capacity of 512 CDs or 220 DVDs.
$153.99
Designer Advice:
Not too small yet not too big, this piece is a great choice for those who own medium-sized collections but struggle with limited space. Instead of occupying a large portion of the floor, it uses vertical space. Nonetheless, it requires plenty of room to spin, so you’ll have to avoid placing it against a wall.
Floating CD shelves with minimalistic design
Wallniture
This set of 4 floating CD shelves in either black or white features a thin but sturdy metal profile that is easy to put up. Its simple design with straight lines and soft curves doesn’t distract from the items on display yet adds a nice touch to bare walls.
$74.99
Designer Advice:
Although this set is ideal for storing CDs, DVDs, and video games alike, its uses go way beyond that. It can house books, picture frames, magazines, action figures, and potted plants to name a few. You can either hang the shelves vertically in a ladder style, horizontally (in a straight line) for a clean look or stagger them for added visual interest.
Stackable CD shelves
Ebern Designs
This clever CD organizer consists of a rectangular open shelf that can store 40 CDs when used individually. In addition, its stackable feature offers flexible storage expansion possibilities, perfect for growing collections. You can choose between black, espresso, gray, and white.
$21.99
$28
Designer Advice:
The main advantage of these CD shelves is that they can be stacked as high as you want. Just make sure that you secure them to prevent them from falling over. What’s more, they can be displayed on the wall, as long as they are supported by L-shape brackets.
Narrow CD tower
Red Barrel Studio®
Featuring a tall and slender structure that provides 8 adjustable shelves, this media tower will fit anywhere you need it while still offering a decent amount of storage capacity for up to 160 CD cases or 65 DVDs and video games.
$96.99
$99.99
Designer Advice:
Given its unfussy look and neutral finish in black and natural, this CD display shelf complements a range of interior styles, including traditional, contemporary, and even modern. Moreover, it can be paired with both subtle and blazing wall colors, from red to pastel green to dark blue to beige.
Solid wood CD shelf in traditional style
Rebrilliant
Made of solid red oak for long-lasting durability, this shelf is both freestanding and wall mountable and will last for many generations of CD collections. Not only is it scratch-resistant, but it is also stain-resistant and easy to keep clean. Plus, it comes with 3 shelves that can hold over 100 CDs or DVDs.
$236.99
Designer Advice:
The soft edges, wood grain patterns, and rich finish of this shelf give it a timeless appeal that complements traditional, mid-century modern, vintage, or any setting with natural, wooden elements.
3 column CD wall display with adjustable shelves
Darby Home Co
This CD wall shelf with 3 columns and 15 shelves is a perfect solution for when floor space is not available. It has a straightforward frame design that can be found in either espresso, black, or cherry.
$203.99
Designer Advice:
All colors super versatile and go with any decorating style. Pop it in your game room to display your video games, controllers, and gaming decor or perhaps, place it right above your audio system to create a music nook where you can relax and listen to your favorite tunes. Besides, its easily adjustable shelves provide flexible storage for a variety of case sizes.
Modern CD shelf with glass and aluminum construction
Symple Stuff
This CD shelf, composed of tempered glass and aluminum rods, is not only an eye-catching conversation piece, but also extremely sturdy. It has an anti-slip base and beveled edges which ensures safe use.
$275.99
Designer Advice:
The clean-lined and open design makes this unit an ideal option for modern and minimalist inspiration. The clear glass version gives the room an airy and classy touch whereas the black option oozes boldness and character.
Diamond shaped CD wall shelf
Wildon Home®
With a visually interesting diamond-shaped silhouette, this CD shelf can hold 108 CDs and act as wall decor at the same time. The frame is made of steel for a strong foundation and is finished in black so it stands out more.
Designer Advice:
Because of its small footprint, this stylish display shelf can be hung anywhere to welcome your treasured collection while jazzing up a plain wall. Its sleek design is a beautiful fit for contemporary, modern, and industrial interior designs.
