Half Wall Ledge Decorating Ideas

Wall ledge decorating ideas you can display all sorts of decor with this list of the best floating shelves: books, pictures, houseplants, artwork, and more.

white floating shelves in a hallway with pictures frames, vases and other decor on display

Floating shelves can improve the interior design of your home at an affordable price. They're a simple way to make your home feel cozier but also give you more storage, organization, and style. They provide function and design aesthetics.

Decorating your home can be challenging if you have 1,000 or even 5,000 sq ft. Whether you are trying to create cozy spaces in a huge open concept room or find ways to create interest or storage in a small apartment.

I am confident that you will find multiple ways to use these easy wall ledge decorating ideas in your home as well.

Top Picks: Best Floating Shelves

Here are our favorite floating shelves you can buy on Amazon!

1) For Books or Pictures Frames: INMAN Floating Wood Wall Shelves

2) 2 Tier Shelves with Industrial Pipe: Farmhouse Kitchen Bar Shelving

3) Simple Black or White: BAMEOS Black or White Floating Shelf Duo

4) Rustic Farmhouse Shelves: Sorbus Floating Shelf, Extra Long 24 Inch (Grey Wood)

5) Best Modern Shelves: Floating Shelves with Triangle Modern Gold Bracket

6) Simple Rustic: HOOBRO Floating Rustic Brown Wall Shelves with Invisible Brackets

7) For Modern or Rustic Look: All Wood Wall Shelves or Three Farmhouse Wooden Wall Shelves

8) Wood Shelves for Storage: Three HORLIMER Rustic Wood Wire Frame Wall Mounted Floating Shelves

9) Olakee Corner Wall Shelves

Where to Place Shelves in Your Home

Where should you put floating shelves? Here are 9 ways you can transform your home with shelving in different rooms.

Kitchen

In the kitchen, you can use them to display dishes, stemware, or glasses. It also gives a custom, minimalist look or a contract of colors.

Painted black shelves or exposed wood grain are just a few options for your kitchen nook.

rustic wood shelves in a kitchen display

Living Room

In many living room spaces, especially open concept, you can use shelves to help transition from the kitchen to the eating area and living room. Below, I love how the shelves are installed in front of the windows that creates a really unique look.

gray couch and beige armchair showing three floating shelves installed in the wall

The wall ledge allows you to display simple decor items, small baskets or family photos. The options are endless!

natural wood floating shelves over a window

Home Office

In many cases, floating shelves are installed above desks. This adds a creative element to an office space and allows you store much needed items nearby while you work.

large built in chalkboard taking up entire wall space in office

Black and white interiors are a current trend. Using the black chalkboard with floating shelves allows function and style.

four white floating shelves installed on a black accent wall

floating shelves installed above two office desks

Bookshelves

Bookshelves look great in open loft areas and living rooms. They also provide function and organization to space. They're great for books or a way to showcase things you love or collectibles. Definitely an easy install with only two wall ledgers.

Three colorful floating shelves above gray couch in a multipurpose living room

Bathroom

Function in Bathroom-similar to the kitchen shelving you can use this for the organization of items you use a lot or want to highlight items that you love like bath salts, cotton balls. This one was a conversion of a traditional linen closet.

Nooks

Nooks in a flex space may be designed as open space. Some traditional designs include a cabinet in this area, but for a modern look floating shelves would be perfect.

White floating shelves in a eat-in kitchen area

TV Design Wall

Another modern way to get creative in your family room or open concept is by placing wall ledges in various arrangements. Floating shelves can be attached to cabinets or built-in media consoles.

The shelves can be installed below or above a mounted TV to provide space for gaming systems, DVD players, or DVDs.

multipurpose room with floating shelves, a TV mounted on the wall, and an office desk

Laundry Room

Shelves are a great way to get add some style to a space that is finally getting much more detailed attention. You can include wallpaper options and paint to brighten up this typically drab space.

Bedrooms

Kids' rooms are typically smaller, but shelves can free up the need to add furniture to house any of the books, specialty items, and fun toys. No matter the age it can be redesigned in multiple ways as they grow.

Floating shelf installed in the corner of a bedroom. The shelves are white with a light blue wall.

Buffet Area

This could be an area to create a coffee bar or wine area that can showcase beautiful stemware. Or if you a mixologist this, is a great way to entertain friends and family.

Floating shelves placed above a coffee bar

The shelves can also give you more service space to add home decor, wine glasses, coffee mugs, and other supplies to help compliment the space.

Two floating shelves installed in a dining room. Wine bottles are placed on the shelves with wine glasses hanging below.

Here are more interior design tips to help you create your dream home!

Minimalist Decorating Tips
How To Decorate With Plants
Home Decor Color Combinations
How to Make Your Home Cozy on a Budget

If you'd like to see more home decor inspiration, check out my home decor board on Pinterest!

Floating Shelves FAQ

Are floating shelves sturdy?

Many floating shelves come with the tools you need to hang them up. In addition, you may need a stud finder, a leveler, an electric drill, and some nails.

Do floating shelves need studs?

To guarantee the best support, yes. You can use a stud finder to help you locate the best place in the wall to place your floating shelves.

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