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Radical Floating Shelf Ideas for Every Room in Your House

Radical Floating Shelf Ideas for Every Room in Your House

Jul 25th 2022 Tony Jefferson

Is there a room in which floating shelves wouldn’t look great? Spoiler alert: NOPE!  Floating shelves look good anywhere – especially if you know how to style them and where to place…
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How Much Weight Can a Floating Shelf Hold?

How Much Weight Can a Floating Shelf Hold?

Jul 20th 2022 Tony Jefferson

Floating shelves are an easy and on-trend way to add storage and flair to any space. But how much weight can a floating shelf hold? TLDR: A floating shelf can hold 45-50 pounds for every wall stud th…
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8 Home Improvement + DIY Projects You Can Tackle This Weekend

8 Home Improvement + DIY Projects You Can Tackle This Weekend

Jul 14th 2022 Tony Jefferson

Are you in a “get things done” kind of mood? If so, we’ve got you covered! Harness your inner beast and bang out some (or all if you’re feelin’ froggy!) of these projects…
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Ask the Shelf Experts: What Are the Best Woods for Floating Shelves?

Ask the Shelf Experts: What Are the Best Woods for Floating Shelves?

Jul 7th 2022 Tony Jefferson

Reading time: 5 minutes Today we’re talking wood. That’s right: the best, most versatile material in the world (at least in our opinion). At Shelfology, each of our shelves is crafted fro…
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Is Open Shelving Right For You & For Your Personal Style?

Is Open Shelving Right For You & For Your Personal Style?

Jun 30th 2022 Tony Jefferson

It's no secret: we are totally stoked about the recent obsession with open shelves. After all, open shelving and floating shelves are our bread and butter! Still... what looks great in a lifestyle mag…
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Floating Shelves Done Right: 12 Ways to Style Floating Shelves

Floating Shelves Done Right: 12 Ways to Style Floating Shelves

Jun 21st 2022 Marissa Hermanson

By surrounding yourself with the things you love, you’re telling your story while giving your home personality and a sense of place. Floating shelves are the perfect display for thoughtful and p…
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Fresh Floating Shelf Ideas for 2022

Fresh Floating Shelf Ideas for 2022

Jun 11th 2022 Tony Jefferson

Fresh + Modern Living Room featuring Tromso FM5 Steel Floating Shelf with Hardwood Accent There is nothing quite like a well-decorated, minimalistic space. And Floating Shelves are on the front l…
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The Perfect Floating Shelf: A Conversation with Domino Magazine

The Perfect Floating Shelf: A Conversation with Domino Magazine

May 26th 2022 Kevin Anderson

//Our Founder and Chief Shelf Geek, Kevin Anderson talks shop with Associate Editor of Domino Magazine, Morgan Bulman about what makes the perfect floating shelf// Q: Define a floating shelf: What…
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9 Tips for Planning Your Floating Shelf Project

9 Tips for Planning Your Floating Shelf Project

Apr 8th 2022 Tony Jefferson

Nine Totally Capacious Planning Tips For Your Floating Shelf Project! Whether you are installing one of our Floating Shelf systems or building your own, Floating Shelves are an on-trend upgrade to an…
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What Is The Best Material For Floating Shelves?

What Is The Best Material For Floating Shelves?

Mar 9th 2022 Kevin Anderson

Floating Shelves are an on-trend way to elevate any space! With no bulky hardware or floor space required, floating shelves create space from nothing. Find the perfect shelf material and finish to go…
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An Interview with House Beautiful Designer (& Shelfology fan!) Laura Hodges

An Interview with House Beautiful Designer (& Shelfology fan!) Laura Hodges

Oct 19th 2021 Melissa Smith

“We love how easy it is to customize shelves with Shelfology. We can get really specific with the sizing and choose from a range of colors, with additional design elements...” - Laura Hodges, House Be…
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YES! Shelfology floating shelves are strong enough to hold a library of books!

YES! Shelfology floating shelves are strong enough to hold a library of books!

May 17th 2021 Melissa Smith

Greetings and Salutations budding Shelfologists! So, you’ve got a book collection to float on your wall. Put your worries aside friends, you’re in the right place for the solution to your bookcase…
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How to Install a Floating Mantel Series. Part One: Mounting Over Sheetrock

How to Install a Floating Mantel Series. Part One: Mounting Over Sheetrock

Mar 15th 2021 Kevin

So you have an amazing slab of wood you want to float as a mantel? Sweet! We have you covered. In this series we will go through the various ways to mount a floating mantel--live e…
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And the 2020 Shelfie Awards goes to…

And the 2020 Shelfie Awards goes to…

Mar 10th 2021

Attention--World! We just spent one of the lamest years in history with some of the coolest, go-getterest designers and diy'rs ever! Thank goodness for A-teamers like you. This group of amazing people…
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#Shelfie of the Week: Anita Yokota Design - Kitchen Reno Project

#Shelfie of the Week: Anita Yokota Design - Kitchen Reno Project

Feb 11th 2021

Watch this late 90’s kitchen get a modern update featuring the clean lines of our Aksel Floating Shelves. The team here at Shelfology was chuffed to start out the new year collaborating with blogge…
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DIY For Beginners Series:  Choosing the right fasteners for your DIY floating shelf project

DIY For Beginners Series: Choosing the right fasteners for your DIY floating shelf project

Feb 5th 2021 Melissa Smith

Aksel! Glenn! Come on boys, it’s time to go get screws! So, you’re a first time floating shelf or floating mantel installer and about to embark on your bracket installation. Let’s get you ready to…
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Quality Rocks! (Part Deux): What Makes an Exceptional Shelf or Shelf System?

Quality Rocks! (Part Deux): What Makes an Exceptional Shelf or Shelf System?

May 13th 2020

This is the sister question to the last blog post about what makes our brackets so strong. At Shelfology this means four main things. Before I get to those though, the nature of this question leads u…
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Quality Rocks! (Part Uno) What Makes a Strong Floating Shelf Bracket, Mantel Bracket--or Floating Anything Bracket?

Quality Rocks! (Part Uno) What Makes a Strong Floating Shelf Bracket, Mantel Bracket--or Floating Anything Bracket?

May 4th 2020 Kevin Anderson

"How much weight can a floating shelf hold? And what's so special about Shelfology floating shelf brackets?"We get this question or some variation of it just about every day. What we have found is tha…
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Shelf Safety: How To Install Floating Shelves Safely and Securely.

Shelf Safety: How To Install Floating Shelves Safely and Securely.

Apr 17th 2020 Kevin Anderson

Now's the time to shelf safely with our shelf safety tips. Howdy friends! Kevin Anderson, Chief Shelf nerd + CEO of Shelfology here. Awhile back I was asked by a friend about shelf safety--yes! She…
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5 Things to Consider When Selecting Your Floating Shelf, Floating Mantel, or Floating Desk Hardware

5 Things to Consider When Selecting Your Floating Shelf, Floating Mantel, or Floating Desk Hardware

Apr 10th 2020 An(thon) Davenport & Kevin Anderson

Need help getting the right floating hardware? Here are five things to consider before you order: 1. Location - Where am I mounting the shelf? Consider the structure you are mounting the shelf t…
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The Top 10 Questions Asked About Floating Shelves and Floating Mantels

The Top 10 Questions Asked About Floating Shelves and Floating Mantels

Apr 10th 2020 An(thon) Davenport & Kevin Anderson

We have had many of you reach out with great questions about our products. Here are the top ten questions asked about floating shelves and floating mantels: 1. How much weight will the bracket hold…
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The Future of Ordering Floating Shelves is Here (sort of )

The Future of Ordering Floating Shelves is Here (sort of )

Apr 6th 2020 Kevin Anderson

Introducing--KTLR 1.0 Advanced Customer Update System Attention, everyone! KTLR 1.0 is the epitome of Shelf Intelligence. He--I mean It--is the zenith of evolutionary perfection--man and machine per…
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Pantloads of Nerdy Expert Advice on Floating Shelves, Floating Mantels, Floating Desks, Floating Benches, Etc.

Pantloads of Nerdy Expert Advice on Floating Shelves, Floating Mantels, Floating Desks, Floating Benches, Etc.

Apr 1st 2020 Kevin Anderson

Yeah I know, I said "Pantloads." We learned early on, like Transformers™, there’s more than meets the eye with floating shelves--or floating anything really. Perfect hidden support takes more engine…
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COVID-19 Sucks. Slay boredom with a RAD Shelfology project!

COVID-19 Sucks. Slay boredom with a RAD Shelfology project!

Mar 20th 2020 Kevin Anderson

COVID-19 sucks. We’re all dealing with it. Just know we remain 100% committed to shipping all orders in a most righteously fast manner. We are all about safety at Shelfology, and we have conting…
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Heck Yes, if its a Shelf, Mantel, Desk, Bench or Countertop, We Can Float It!

Heck Yes, if its a Shelf, Mantel, Desk, Bench or Countertop, We Can Float It!

Mar 20th 2020 Kevin Anderson

Heck Yes, We Can Float It! Our floating shelf, mantel, desk*, and countertop brackets are designed for no-nonsense experts like you. Case in point: every bracket we sell is engineered to perform a…
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Introducing... More Colors Than A Unicorn Fart!

Introducing... More Colors Than A Unicorn Fart!

Mar 11th 2020 Kevin Anderson

Introducing... More Colors Than A Unicorn Fart! 🦄 🌈 So, we’ve been consulting with our little pony friends... They say color is in, and I TOTALLY agree (black and white are so bina…
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Shelfology mentioned in House Beautiful Magazine December 2019

Shelfology mentioned in House Beautiful Magazine December 2019

Dec 5th 2019 Tony Jefferson

House Beautiful December 2019 Issue: "The Best Home Stores to Shop Now" | Page 13-15, "The Designer's Guide to Shelving" We are stoked that the folks at House Beautiful me…
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Floating Shelf Bracket 101:  Get the Right Floating Shelf Hardware

Floating Shelf Bracket 101: Get the Right Floating Shelf Hardware

Jan 18th 2019 Kevin Anderson

If you are floating a shelf, the most important decision you can make is the choice of floating shelf hardware. Quite literally, everything is hanging on it. Specifically, the floating shelf br…
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FAQ: What is a Floating Shelf? How Are Floating Shelves Installed?

FAQ: What is a Floating Shelf? How Are Floating Shelves Installed?

Dec 21st 2018 Kevin Anderson

What is a Floating Wall Shelf? So we get this question all the time. Since we are shelf geeks, this is an easy one for us. Here is the short answer: A floating shelf is a shelf attached to a wall w…
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Who is "Shelfology"? And What is a "Shelfologist"?

Who is "Shelfology"? And What is a "Shelfologist"?

Dec 4th 2018 Kevin Anderson

I love this question. Let me learn you a few things. So an “ology” is a study or a discipline of some subject. Biology. Pieology. Proctology. The assumption being, that whom or whatever is doing the…
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What's In a Name: Silicate + Studio = Shelfology

What's In a Name: Silicate + Studio = Shelfology

Feb 3rd 2017 Kevin Anderson

Dude. Tons. When we started Silicate Studio in 2012, we had a slightly different vision of who we wanted to be, and how we were going to take over the world. We envisioned building custom, modern…
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Tutorial: How to Install Floating Shelves

Tutorial: How to Install Floating Shelves

Jan 10th 2017 Shelfology

Attention, world! We've been working on this for a long time and we're happy to show off the final product. Behold, our first how-to video! This is the first of many videos that will eventually become…
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