Display Shelves: Floating, Corner Ladder & Multi-Compartment

Display shelves for books, photos, plants and collectables. Choose from floating wall shelves, picture ledges, corner shelves, ladder shelves and freestanding bookshelves.

Most wall units come in Sonoma oak or white engineered wood, with lengths from 43cm to 130cm and layouts up to 21 compartments.

Which type of display shelf should I choose?

Go for floating shelves for a clean look on a bare wall, a ladder or corner shelf for unused corners, and a multi-compartment unit if you have lots of small items.

Type	Good for	Watch for
Floating shelf or set	Photos, plants, small decor	Shelf depth and wall fixings
Picture ledge	Leaning frames and prints	Lip height to stop slipping
Multi-compartment wall shelf	Collectables, books, DVDs	Overall weight once loaded
Corner ladder shelf	Empty corners, plants	Shelves get narrower at the top
Freestanding bookshelf or cabinet	Renters, heavier books	Anti-tip strap for tall units

Are floating shelves strong enough for books?

Yes for a short row of paperbacks, but heavy hardcovers are better on a freestanding bookshelf.

How much a floating shelf holds depends on your wall and fixings as much as the shelf. Fix into studs or use plugs rated for your wall type, and check the load in each listing.

What sizes do wall shelves come in?

Single wall shelves here run from about 43cm to 130cm long, with many around 60cm, 80cm and 100cm.

Depths are mostly 15–25cm, which suits books and frames. Some units are tall grids, such as 67x87cm or 80x96cm, so measure your wall height as well as width.

Can I put a display shelf in a corner?

Yes, there are corner ladder shelves in 4 and 5 tiers, plus corner wall shelves up to 7 tiers.

Ladder styles stand on the floor and lean or fix to the wall. Corner wall shelves mount at both sides, so check your corner is square.

What should I check before I order?

Check the length, depth, finish and whether wall fixings are included.

Oak and white finishes are offered in matching sizes, so you can line up several shelves on one wall. Picture ledges and floating sets in packs of 2 to 6 give an even look without measuring each one.