20 Inspiring DIY Floating Shelves

You know I’m in full DIY/renovation mode now that our basement is finished. I can’t stop looking, designing, planning and dreaming of the possibilities. But you also know I’m about DONE with spending money. And though I’m thrilled with the additional space, it isn’t as though there are 25 new rooms down there.

When you have limited storage space, floating shelves, especially DIY floating shelves can be a great solution. The best part is they’re not just functional, they can also look pretty.

You can buy some basic floating shelves but why not customize them to match your home? It’s super easy to make your own floating shelves or even get thrifty and use some old furniture instead.

If you’ve been considering making your own floating shelves I hope today’s collection will help you turn your dreams into action. There are so many styles and materials used, there’s no way you won’t to find the perfect project for you.

DIY Floating Shelves

1. Heavy Duty, Bracket-free Floating Kitchen Shelves from houseupdated.com
2. How To Build Simple Floating Shelves from makeit-loveit.com
3. DIY Floating Shelves from simplybeautifulbyangela.com
4. DIY Floating Shelves With Picture Hangers from vanessasmodernvintagehome.com
5. DIY Floating Rustic Shelves from blog.jennasuedesign.com
6. Floating Shelves Tutorial from simplyorganized.me
7. How To Build Floating Shelves from heyletsmakestuff.com
8. DIY Rustic Wood Floating Shelves from thefrugalhomemaker.com
9. Modern Floating Corner Shelves from abeautifulmess.com
10. DIY Floating Shelves Tutorial from onblissstreet.com
11. DIY Floating Laundry Room Shelves from pinkwhen.com
12. DIY Floating Shelves from fourgenerationsoneroof.com
13. Super Easy DIY Floating Box Shelves from makeanddocrew.com
14. DIY Nailed Edge Floating Shelf from lottsandlots.com
15. How To Build DIY Industrial Pipe Shelves from cherishedbliss.com
16. DIY Faux Floating Shelves from mommysuite.com
17. DIY Floating Shelves Plans And Tutorial from shanty-2-chic.com
18. Pallet Wood Floating Shelves from paintspeckledpawprintsnet.wordpress.com
19. DIY Floating Shelves And Bathroom Update from thriftyandchic.com
20. Rustic DIY Bookshelf With Ikea Ekby Brackets from ashadeofteal.com

Tell me which one you love the best! Clearly ‘rustic’ is a serious (and beautiful) trend! Around the holidays you could even consider accenting your ‘rustic’ shelves with a Holiday Card Display.