Floating Wall Controversy: Umbra Conceal

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Floating shelves are a sleek, contemporary solution to dress up a blank wall while adding a little extra storage or display space. Affordable and easy to install, floating wall shelves appear to jut out of a wall in a modern, minimalist way.

Whether you add floating shelves to your home as wall decor or additional storage, remember that the art is in the display. Floating wall shelves can be used in many ways; for example, they can:

Display framed photos
Create a color-unified collection
Hold vases or a candle arrangement
Hang in a stacked group for organized storage
Be placed over a work area to clear clutter
Replace nightstands in a small bedroom
Regardless of how you use a floating wall shelf, keep the display items organized, to a minimum
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Umbra Conceal Book Shelf
Two sizes (both 5.5″ H): 5.5″ W x 5.5″ D and 7″ W x 6.5″ D ($13-$15)

For a cool, stacked-book effect, Umbra’s Conceal Book Shelf seems to defy gravity. It’s available in two sizes, small for a single stack and large for a double stack. Try one for displaying cookbooks in the kitchen or a favorite book collection in a home study.

espresso-container-store-web2. Container Store Espresso Profile Shelf
Three sizes (all 5.75″ D x 0.75″ H): 24”, 36”and 48” W ($20.99-$26.24)

This sleek Espresso Profile Shelf adds a unique touch to contemporary homes. It features a rich espresso color and deeply beveled edges. Try a grouping of these in various sizes to display your favorite objects. shelfwestelm-wedge3. West Elm Wedge Shelf
Two sizes (both 8″D x 5″ H): 24″ and 36”W ($79-$99)

Clean and simple in a white lacquer finish, West Elm’s Wedge Shelf has a steel-bracket inner frame to keep it sturdy.

sterling-wall-mounted-shelf4. CB2 Sterling Wall Mounted Shelf
23.5″ W x 7″ D x 4.75″ H ($59.95)

Add some Hollywood glamour to your walls with this sleek, reflective and minimalist floating shelf.

shelf-Tronk-Design5. Tronk Design Franklin

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